Manifestation Manicures: How To Use Color Magic On Your Nails

Let's explore manifestation manicures. The colors that we choose to wear — in this case on our nails — can shift our attention, our thoughts, as well as our energy. Colors hold a lot of meaning. For instance, red means power and confidence, while pink means self-love and romance. Brown is grounding and resourceful, while yellow conveys optimism, joy, and playfulness. We're combining our natural affinities for different colors with the act of manifestation. At its core, manifestation is the practice of directing positive thinking toward a goal to bring it to fruition. Our thoughts influence our reality, and by manifestation, we can channel them positively to get what we want. "You are the only one who dreams your dreams, so whether it's a new partner and a healthy relationship or a better job, know it and own it," Angelina Lombardo told Oprah Daily. The key is to be as specific as possible. "The more clear and concise, the better," Lombardo added. This is why vision boards for manifesting your soulmate are such a great idea.

On top of vision boards, using color as a means of manifestation can be harnessed in a manicure. Hands are a powerful part of the body, serving as instruments of change and action. We write, text, perform, sign, and do so much with our hands. So let's look at using meaningful colors on our hands.

Red is a powerful color and can help you dream big, and can also help you put in the sweat and grit to make those dreams a reality. After all, a big part of manifesting is putting in the work to get what you want. "Manifesting is also known as co-creating because it's a collaboration between you and the universe," Gabrielle Bernstein said, according to Oprah Daily. Goals require action and effort, and what better color to supercharge that momentum than red? It's the color that embodies everything we need to make our dreams come true: power, confidence, and desire. A manifestation manicure doesn't have to overwhelmingly feature a special color, either. There are all sorts of gorgeous ways to switch up the classic, red manicure, but we also love the original look. Red is a great way to keep power at your fingertips and to remind you to keep things moving. 

If you need a little self-love and a reminder to treat yourself with more tenderness, go with pink for a manifestation manicure. The color inspires both self-love and romance, so if you feel like you've been burning the candle at both ends and need to recharge, let pink be your sign to the universe to bring restorative energy. Pink is a positive color, and it can impact our relationship with ourselves. If you need to reconnect with your inner child, work on healing some harsh and critical self-talk, or just want to feel at peace in your own skin, pink is a sweet, generative choice. For those who love nail art, there's no detracting from manifestation by adding other colors. What's important is the base color, and adding small hearts in other colors is a fun way to keep a little extra love close by.  

Black has a special place in color manifestation. It taps into mystery, possibility, and the unknown. It's also a protective color when it comes to color magic and is seen as a form of psychic shielding. Whether you're painting your own nails, or getting a manicure at a salon, let the significance of black sink in. If you're venturing into something new and exciting, but feeling a little trepidation, let your black nails remind you that you're protected. Feel that confidence. Embrace the mystery of the future, and know that the unknown isn't a bad thing. This is where a manicure can be so helpful. "We see our hands every day throughout the day, so let your nails be a magical reminder of your own power and your own magic," psychic medium Sarah Potter told Glamour. With a black manifestation manicure, let the black nail color be a constant reminder that the universe is taking care of you, and big, beautiful things are coming, even if the future seems mysterious. 

Brown is such a lovely color in the world of manifestation and a great choice for nails. It's a grounding color, with connections to the natural world, and inspires resourcefulness. It's earthy, bringing with it honesty and dependability. So if you're in a period of your life where you want to feel rooted, brown is a good option. Best of all, there are so many ways to work brown into nail looks. Brown-tipped French manicures are a gorgeous way to embody the tone. Creativity coach Jerico Mandybur spoke to Well + Good about the power of color, and why it can be so useful. "Color has this potency and this frequency such that it can really function like an energetic ally in any kind of spiritual work," Mandybur explained. "But it's also just that; it's an ally that will complement the intention." Brown nails are a great way to stay aligned and reminded of what you want so that you can put in the work to achieve those goals. 

Yellow is a potent color for nails if you want to manifest positivity in your life. Its associations are hope, optimism, and playfulness. So when choosing a manicure color, if you want to bring more joy and levity into your life, go for yellow. Choosing a color that instinctively aligns with the energy you're seeking is crucial, and this can help make your dreams and goals come to life. "Every color holds a vibrational energy that can enhance our intentions," psychic medium Sarah Potter told Glamour. "When we use color consciously, we can manifest our desires, shift how we feel, and change the energy. We all relate to color; we all know which colors we live and which ones we repel. This is reflective of the energy we are working with and what we need to feel balanced." So if your instinct is to gravitate towards yellow, chances are you need a little happiness and sparkle in your life, and your fingers can remind you to channel your thoughts in that direction.

If you want to manifest something creative in your life, orange is a great nail color choice. This hue embodies fun and creativity, but also power and eccentricity, so there's a lot you can harness with orange. The key element to manifestation manicures is that you see your nails constantly throughout the day, and it's an easy way to remind yourself of what you're striving for. Our mental attitude towards something is what makes or breaks the goal, and manifestation manicures are meant to redirect our mental outlook every time we see that significant nail polish color. There's no denying that color has power over our moods, so if you want to infuse your thoughts with creative flow, unique ways of thinking of things, and the energy to carry those creative ventures out, give orange a chance. A positive attitude from this cheerful, sun-drenched tone is a great way to inspire creative flow.

If you're in a space in your life where you want to invite more into your world, go for a green manicure. The vibrant color of growth is all about abundance. Because of its association with the natural world, green brings nurturing energy that breeds more, and whatever it is that's multiplying is up to you: more joy, more rest, more love, more output, or more money. Green is the color of invitation, so keep that in mind when you have your manifestation manicure, a ritual that Sarah Potter described to Glamour as very important. "It's a lovely self-care ritual where you must sit still and be present with your intentions as you paint, and wait for the polish to dry," Potter said. "Our hands are powerful: We receive and expel energy through our hands, we gesture while we speak, [so you] express your intentions to the universe through the consciously chosen colors of your nails." Express abundance and a willingness to receive more through green.