2025 How to Do the 3D fishtail nail art at Home?

This time, I’ll show you how to create 3D fishtail nails using just one straw—it’s super easy, even beginners can master it! Follow along with these steps!

Step 1: Create the Cat Eye Base Color

Select blue cat eye gel polish and apply it evenly across the nail surface, ensuring complete coverage.

After application, use a magnet to create a wide-glow effect, imparting a “sparkling crystal” visual texture to the nail surface and establishing the foundation for a cat-eye shine in your manicure.

Step 2: Create an Iridescent Effect with Glitter and Top Coat

After applying the base color, cure the top coat under UV/LED light. Gently sweep the Magic Mirror Glitter over the nail surface to reveal a natural pink aurora effect. This adds an iridescent effect to the nail art, enriching the overall visual depth.

Step 3: Soft Reinforcement and Base Coat Application

After applying the base coat, brush on the reinforcement gel. This step enhances the nail surface’s flexibility, ensuring subsequent decorations adhere more securely.

Once the base gel is fully cured, take a piece of soft gel and press it firmly across the entire nail surface to prepare for shaping the fish scale texture.

Step 4: Create Fish Scale Texture with a Straw

Prepare a straw and press the angled end onto the nail surface.

As the process progresses, the fish scale pattern gradually emerges—this step is the core element in creating the unique style of mermaid nails.

Step 5: Pearl Accent Finish

Finally, use the tool to dot tiny pearls onto the nail surface as decoration. And there you have it—a mermaid-inspired manicure bursting with ocean vibes!

Follow these step-by-step instructions, progressing from the base color to the texture and then to the embellishments. Each step builds upon the last, allowing you to create exquisite, eye-catching mermaid nails.

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If you run into any issues along the way, the video tutorial is linked at the end of this post. If you find the tutorial helpful, remember to give it a thumbs-up, save it, and subscribe to my channel! See you next time for another tutorial!