"Jelly Nails" Are Trending On Instagram — & They're Perfect For Summer

Nails have long been used as a form of self expression. Thanks to their commitment-free nature, you can decorate your fingertips according to any given mood or moment — and nail artists like WAH, Madeline Poole and Imarni are leading the way in intricate and statement-making designs. We thought we’d seen everything — from pierced tips to surrealist scribbles — but a new micro-trend has emerged on our Insta feed: #jellynails.

With 4,000 tagged photos on Instagram – including Kylie Jenner's pink jelly nails, which have a Nike swoosh on the pinky and over 4 million likes – the look might just bring some sweet nostalgia to your beauty routine. Reminiscent of the jelly sandals we wore back in the ‘90s (such a look), we're seeing the translucent acrylics in a variety of shapes, colors, and finishes.

"The trend is also known as glass nails," manicurist Michelle Humphrey tells Refinery29 UK. "Although it’s trending now, it’s actually been around for some time with OPI bringing out a Sheer Tint range back in 2014."

So how can we create the look? WAH Nails ’ senior nail tech Holli Anna says, "Jelly nails are made by translucent colored acrylic being sculpted onto your nail. You place a foil under the nail and we apply the acrylic on top to the shape and length you want." Explaining that you can also mix glitters or encapsulate sequins in the color, she adds, "It’s really fun, Instagram-friendly, and the light shines through like crazy," making it all the better for summer.

While Michelle says you can recreate jelly nails at home by mixing a clear polish with a color and painting it on as usual, she advises that it's best left to a pro nail technician. Ahead, some of the best inspo picks to take to the salon today.

Because you're already making a texture statement, try one color on one hand, and a completely different shade on the other. Bright green and fuchsia are dueling tones that are both inherently '90s.

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A more subtle take would be to keep your jelly coat clear or blush-toned, jazzing it up with a glitter overlay.

Nail artist Jessica Washick says she drew her inspiration from Jolly Ranchers and lip gloss, adding that this retro look is easy to DIY. "For the color, all you do is mix some top coat with a few drops of your favorite polish and voila: candy coated nails," she says, explaining that she applied clear tips and an extra layer of clear topcoat to complete the look.

We can't think of anything that goes better with glossy, '90s nails than distressed denim.

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The jelly finish and highlighter-bright color add playfulness to pointy acrylics.

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Like glitter lipgloss, a designer emblem feels so '90s.

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To make the trend modern for summer 2018, try half-dipping your jelly polish.

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You don't need to add acrylics or extensions to try jellies, the subtly translucent technicolor rainbow looks just as cool on shorter nails.

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Use a glittery jelly nail as a fun accent against an all-matte mani.

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Ariana Grande 's manicurist has been inundated with requests for clear, lucite nails, so you know it's on-trend.

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We compared online shopping at Costco and Boxed, the 'Costco for millennials,' and one had a clear advantage over the other (COST)

 

Costco and Boxed are both bulk retailers that sell pretty much everything.  Boxed has been called the "Costco for millennials" because it's an online-exclusive store with mobile ordering and speedy delivery. Costco also has an online store and mobile ordering, but its prices can be as much as 20% more there than in the physical warehouse stores. Costco shoppers can shop online without a membership, but a 5% surcharge is applied at checkout. The websites themselves have some obvious differences, and we found that one was much easier to use than the other.

 

Costco and Boxed — the so-called "Costco for millennials" — sell everything and anything in bulk.

Unlike Costco, Boxed is digitally native. It has mobile ordering and one-to-three-day delivery. It also offers free two-day shipping if you spend more than $49, and it doesn't require a membership to make a purchase.

Costco has an online store in addition to its physical warehouses, but products across all categories tend to cost more online than in stores. Though the website allows shoppers to order from Costco without paying for a $60 annual membership, a 5% surcharge is applied at checkout. However, Costco has been taking some steps to reach more millennial shoppers, like offering two-day delivery through Costco Grocery and one-day delivery through a partnership with Instacart.

One of the most clear differences between Costco and Boxed is that Boxed members don't need to pay an annual fee to access the savings. But the company did recently launch Boxed Up, a premium service that costs $49 a year and provides shoppers with perks like free shipping on orders over $20, 2% cashback rewards, and price matching with competitors.

Both websites offer major savings for bulk shoppers, but upon trying both, I found one was easier to use than the other. See what it's like to shop at each: 

Costco was the first site I went to. On the homepage were members-only savings deals, buyers' picks, and a selection of different featured products in a variety of categories. Costco.com It was hugely different from the Boxed homepage, which was very simple and sleek. Scrolling down on the Boxed homepage, there were links leading to more information about bow Boxed gives back to different causes. Boxed.com Costco had far more departments on its website, but it was cluttered and hard to navigate compared to Boxed. Costco.com See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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