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Ever heard of chakra nails? It’s where wellness meets whimsy, and your manicure becomes a miniature masterpiece of mindfulness.
Imagine if Albert Einstein were at a nail salon, pondering the mysteries of energy while picking out the perfect shade for his nails. The genius once mused, ‘Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the energy you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is not philosophy. This is physics.’
While Einstein was onto something profound, who says we can’t have a little fun with our frequencies? Let’s explore how to match your manicure to your chakras, aligning your energy one fabulous nail at a time.
What Are Chakras?
For the uninitiated, chakras are seven energy centers in our body, according to Ayurvedic tradition. They start at the base of our spine (Root) and ascend to the crown of our head (Crown).
Each chakra is associated with a color and specific aspects of our physical and emotional well-being. By surrounding ourselves with these colors – say, through a fabulous manicure – we can allegedly amplify and support the corresponding chakra’s energy.
Root Chakra Nails: Ground Your Glamor
The Root Chakra, nestled at the base of the spine, is all about stability and security. It’s represented by the color red and is associated with grounding energy.
Crimson Picks for Stability
- For a classic crimson that declares ‘I’m rooted and I know it,” try Reddy or Not
- Craving a deeper, more mysterious vibe? I’m Not a Cinna serves burgundy realness that’ll have you feeling grounded and gorgeous
Sacral Chakra Nails: Polish Your Passion
The Sacral Chakra, located below the navel, is your creativity and passion powerhouse. It’s represented by the color orange and is associated with sensual energy.
Orange Hues for Creativity
- Sweet Mango offers a juicy mid-tone that’ll have your creativity flowing like a tropical waterfall
- For a subtler nod to your sensual side, Prime Time delivers a milky orange that’s both sophisticated and playful
Solar Plexus Chakra Nails: Lacquer Your Confidence
Sitting pretty in your stomach area, the Solar Plexus Chakra is all about personal power and self-esteem. Yellow takes center stage here.
Yellow Shades for Confidence
- Lemon Zest serves up a creamy, custardy confection that’ll have you feeling zesty and empowered
- For a high fashion variation, the chartreuse-leaning Chewy Candy radiates confidence with a capital C
Heart Chakra Nails: Coat Your Compassion
Centered in your chest, the Heart Chakra radiates unconditional love and compassion. When you’re channeling from this energy center, it’s time to go green, lover.
Green Picks for Love
- Grass is Greener, a Kate Spade collab, delivers a verdant hue that’s as refreshing as new love (even the platonic kind) blooming in a spring meadow
- Feeling extra—literally? As if all the cosmos can’t contain your loving energy? Better Things, with its galactic hue, brings the glitz and glam to your expansive heart-centered style
Throat Chakra Nails: Varnish Your Voice
Your Throat Chakra, unsurprisingly located in your throat, is all about communication and self-expression. Associated with the energy of seeking and speaking truth, blue is the hue that’ll do.
Blue Choices for Self-Expression
- Dive into the shimmering depths of Meta for a sparkly moment that’ll have your truth shining bright
- For a blue as deep as your most profound thoughts, wade into the mesmerizing Never Too Navy
Third Eye Chakra Nails: Illuminate Your Intuition
Indisputably the most hyped chakra, Third Eye Chakra, is nestled between your brows and is your portal to intuition and spiritual insight. It’s associated with the energy of higher knowledge and wisdom and indigo is the color that’ll clear your inner vision.
Indigo Selections for Intuition
Crown Chakra Nails: Top Off Your Transcendence
While the chakras aren’t necessarily meant to be viewed through the lens of a hierarchy, we’ve finally reached the Crown, located at the top of the head. The Crown chakra is associated with higher consciousness, spirituality, and divine wisdom. It’s represented by the color purple and is associated with the energy of universal consciousness, or oneness.
Purple Picks for Spiritual Connection
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Rainbow Body: Celebrate Every Shade
Already vibing with your chakras? Or just in the mood to rock the entire rainbow? Check out these fabulous nail sets that let you embrace every color of the spectrum. To amp up the fun even more, accessories like rings in either gold or silver would be a beautiful add-on. Check out some recommendations here.
- Got Pride boldly declares your true colors with a brilliant rainbow palette, reflecting the vibrant energies of all seven chakras
- Purrride adds a playful twist to the rainbow, perfect for those who march to their own beat
Originally designed for Pride—they’re a fabulous way to celebrate all your chakras at once, embracing the unity and diversity of energy within you. And remember, healthy nails are key to showcasing your stunning colors! For tips on keeping your nails and cuticles in top shape, check out these DIY nail and cuticle care recipes for stronger, healthier nails.
Remember, beautiful souls, while these chakra-inspired selections are fun, the real magic happens when you align your energy from within. But who says you can’t look absolutely stunning while doing it? For even more ways to get gorgeous, check out our October Beauty Editor Obsessions.
Now go forth and polish your way to enlightenment.
