Nature-Inspired Nail Designs That’ll Boost Your Mood

You know those days when you wake up feeling okay, only to be hit with bloating (Hello, Endo-belly), exhaustion from doing literally nothing, a ravenous hunger for anything and everything that’s inflammatory (chocolate, wine, cheese), and throbbing pain in your abdomen, thigh-region, lower back, etc.? Yeah, those days suck.

It’s hard to be optimistic during a flare-up, but taking care of your mental/emotional state is important, too. Whether that means going outside for a short walk, setting a “drink water” reminder on your phone, or spending hours scrolling through positive and mood-boosting images (cute puppies, bomb nail designs, inspirational quotes, etc.) on Instagram, just do it. Your emotions will thank you for it.

Not sure where to start? No prob. We’ve got you covered thanks to Instagram’s favorite nail artist and founder of Pamper Nail Gallery Vivian Xue.

Scroll on to see images from Xue’s Nature Series.

Ocean Table

“Gaetano Pesce is an Italian artist who made a series of tables themed after bodies of water,” Xue said. “Ocean table is a representation of ocean movement on nails.”

Terrarium

“This earth-tone tint sits on top of an encapsulated terrarium,” she said. “This was inspired by exhibits in a natural history museum. A little bit of soil, rock, and decay encased and preserved in a glass tank. Rocks are handmade with acrylic.”

Jade

“This study of soft whites and greens is inspired by jade bangles worn by many women in Asian cultures,” Xue said.

Mother of Pearl

“Mother of pearl is commonly used in Swiss watch dials,” she said. “Its cross section is subtle and loud all at once, with bands of color throughout.”

Dark Opal

“Opals have many varieties and can be extremely exotic in color,” Xue said. “This is the study of an exotic opal.”