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Duck Nail Tips: Here's how to try this viral TikTok trend

The relationship between fashion and 'ugly' trends has permeated the beauty sector, with products like duck nails and UV lamps

Duck nail tips are popular on TikTok and are flared like a fan or duck's feet. However, they are not the same as duck lips, which were replaced by fish-gape lips. People are over the coffin and almond-shaped nails and have introduced duck nail tips. 

Duck nail tips are brand-new, and they have recently made a splash in TikTok videos. In 2012, Snooky popularized duck nail tips or flared nails from the Jersey Shore, which are more akin to the flapper-era style of the 1920s. The Y2K nail style has just started to emerge, whereas duck nail tips first appeared in the early 2000s.

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What are duck nail tips?

Duck nails are the complete opposite of coffin nails, which are an improvement above boring nails, Beauti Classy reported. Duck nails are acrylic or artificial nails that are triangular in shape and resemble the webbed feet of ducks. They are broader on the extended side than the actual nail bed.

In crown-shaded duck nails, more of the actual shape of the tips can be seen, which is a rectangle that forms as they flare out. Manicure artists developed a fondness for these nails due to the 3D charms and cheetah colors on them.

A Twitter user shared her TikTok video saying, "You sleep?!!! #ducknails #freestyle #junknails #njnailtech"

How to try duck nail tips trend

Duck nails can be a fun way to enjoy the trend and have a good time. Follow the steps listed below to try the trend at home, as suggested by SCREENSHOT.

ITEMS REQUIRED: Duck nails require pre-formed artificial flared nails, UV lamps, preferred nail polish, clear UV nail gel, and nail brushes. Embellishments are optional.

1. Glue on artificial nails to natural nail plates, snip them to your liking, flare them out, and add acrylic to corners with a brush.

2. Apply an even coat of nail polish and cure it under a UV lamp, then embellish with rhinestones, charms, and stickers of your choice.

3. Seal embellishments with UV nail gel, clear acrylic gel, and a thin nail brush to create a natural curve.

Here you have what you desired. Picture-perfect duck nails that will be sure to stand out far away at a socially distant party.