Purple Marble Nails: Kids' Glitter Nail Art Tutorial with Bali

Ready for some colourful fun? In this Kids' Nail Salon video, Bali takes charge and creates purple marble nails with a galaxy-style sprinkle of glitter, inspired by Ramone, the lowrider from Cars. She picks the colours herself and swirls them into a simple, fun marble design.

Purple marble nails are a brilliant choice for young nail artists because there's no right or wrong way to swirl the colours. Each nail turns out a little bit different, and that's all part of the charm. Bali's version mixes purples and pinks with a touch of sparkle, giving a bold, playful look that's full of personality, just like the car that inspired it.

This design is all about creativity and having a go. Swirling the colours together on the nail creates a soft, blended marble effect, and the purple glitter on top adds a galaxy shimmer that makes the whole nail sparkle. The finished look is eye-catching, colourful and lots of fun to show off.

It's also wonderfully forgiving. Marble doesn't need to be neat, so it's ideal for beginners of any age. Letting little ones pick their own colours makes the design feel like theirs, and it's a lovely way to spend time together while they explore colour and practise using a nail art brush. Purple marble nails are a great first nail art project for budding artists.

Bali chose Rooftop Vibes, Vintage Rose, Solar Wind and Fun Fair, plus a little purple glitter. You'll also need a Naio Nails nail art brush. Choosing the colours is half the fun, so take your time and pick shades you love.

Dab a little of each colour onto your palette so they're ready to use. Having everything laid out before you start makes it much easier to swirl the colours together.

Start with Rooftop Vibes, swirling it onto the nail to begin the marble look. Loose, curvy movements work best here.

Add Vintage Rose into the swirls, then use Fun Fair to colour in any bits of the nail that are still white. Layering the shades this way builds up the marble effect and makes sure the whole nail is covered in colour.

Brush on a clear sealer, then sprinkle on the purple glitter. This is the step that gives your purple marble nails their galaxy sparkle.

Apply Top Coat, making sure the whole nail is covered, then cure it in the lamp.

• Let little ones choose. Picking their own colours makes the design feel like theirs.
• Marble is forgiving. Swirling colours together doesn't need to be neat, which makes it ideal for beginners.
• Cover the whole nail with top coat. Make sure the glitter is fully sealed before curing.
• Fill in the gaps. Use Fun Fair to colour any bits of the nail that are still white after swirling.

These purple marble nails are perfect for children who are just discovering nail art, as well as parents and nail techs who want a fun, easy project to share with them. The swirling technique is simple to learn, and there's no pressure to make it look perfect, which keeps the experience relaxed and enjoyable.

The design also suits adult beginners who want to practise marbling with a brush. Fans of bold, colourful nails will love the mix of purple, pink and glitter, and it's a great way to bring a favourite character or film into your nail art, just as Bali did with Ramone from Cars.

Once you've had a go, try these simple variations using the same products and techniques:

• Change the order you swirl the colours in to shift which shade stands out the most.
• Use more or less purple glitter depending on how sparkly you'd like the nail to be.
• Try the marble on one accent nail and use one of the solid shades on the others.
• Let each child pick a different combination of the colours for their own version of purple marble nails.

A little aftercare goes a long way with any gel manicure. Apply cuticle oil regularly to keep the skin around the nails hydrated, and wear gloves when cleaning or washing up to protect the finish. Avoid using nails as tools, and don't pick or peel at the gel, as this can damage the natural nail underneath.

When it's time for a change, make sure the gel is removed properly by an adult or a nail tech rather than being peeled off. This is especially important for little ones, whose nails need gentle care.

Children can be tempted to pick at their nails, so it helps to explain why the gel needs to stay put until it is removed properly. Encourage little ones to wash their hands gently and pat them dry, and keep an eye out for any lifting edges that might catch on clothes or toys. A dab of cuticle oil at bedtime can become part of a relaxing routine. Once the set starts to show wear at the tips, plan a proper removal rather than trying to fix it at home, and their purple marble nails will have done their job.

Bali chose Rooftop Vibes, Vintage Rose, Solar Wind and Fun Fair, plus a little purple glitter.

No. Marble is forgiving, and swirling the colours together doesn't need to be neat, which makes it ideal for beginners.

Once the colours are swirled, brush on a clear sealer and then sprinkle on the purple glitter before applying Top Coat.

Bali was inspired by Ramone, the lowrider from Cars, when choosing her purple and pink marble colours.

With swirling purples and pinks and a sprinkle of sparkly glitter, these purple marble nails are a joyful, beginner-friendly design. Watch Bali's full video tutorial above, gather the products listed, and let your own little nail artist pick the colours.