Hey everyone, Jenni here! As we dive into 2025, DIY beauty is bigger than ever—blending sustainability, bold creativity, and a little help from AI. From my own experiments on my @diywjenni YouTube channel to endless scrolling on Pinterest and TikTok, here are the trends I'm loving (and trying) this year.
1. Aura Nails & Blooming Gel Magic
Aura nails are everywhere—soft, dreamy gradients that look like your mood in polish form. Pair them with blooming gel for marbled floral effects that spread like watercolor. Super easy at home with a dotting tool and a UV lamp. Pro tip: Mocha Mousse (Pantone's Color of the Year) as a base? Chef's kiss.
2. 3D & Textured Accents
Goodbye flat manis, hello nail crowns, crystals along the edge, and velvet magnetic polishes. I'm obsessed with adding tiny charms or foil for that salon-level pop—without the price tag.
3. AI-Powered Nail Art
This is the future! Tools like Midjourney or Flux let you generate wild designs, then recreate them IRL. I've been prompting "cyber-rave chrome aura nails" and turning the results into real sets. Join the #AINailChallenge on TikTok—thousands are sharing their AI-to-reality transformations.
4. Eco-Friendly & Clean Formulas
2025 is all about 10-free/21-free polishes and cuticle oils packed with natural goodies. My latest @diywjenni videos test drugstore vegan gels that last two weeks—no chipping, no guilt.
5. Hair & Self-Care Glow-Ups
Liquid hair (ultra-sleek glass shine) and retro blowouts are huge. I'm mixing DIY rice water rinses with store-bought masks for that salon bounce at home.
Where I Get Endless Inspo
- Pinterest: My boards are packed! Check out my profile for "DIY Nail Art Ideas", "Hair Glow Goals", "Makeup Magic", and "Fashion Concepts to Try". Perfect for saving mood boards.
- Short-Form Video Gold: TikTok & Instagram Reels are my daily scroll. Search #DIYBeauty2025, #AuraNailsTutorial, or #SustainableNails for 15-second hacks. I post my own there too—tag me in your recreations!
Sustainability + creativity = the ultimate 2025 vibe. What's your must-try trend? Drop it in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe to @diywjenni for weekly tutorials. Let's glow up together! ✨
— Jenni Nexus
December 14, 2024 (updated for 2025 trends)
