Thursday, April 24, 2014

Abstract Nails

Hello beautiful people! This nails design is simple and it looks like it isn't which is the best part. I didn't really know what to call this design so I went with abstract.

What you'll need:
3 nail polish (different colors)
Clear top/base coat
Scotch tape

First step is like always a base coat. Then you put on your lightest color. You're going to be layer the three colors so you have make sure the color you put on top is going to be able to show. Before you move onto the next step make sure the nail polish is dry completely.


Second step is take the tape and place it on the nails in various different styles. Once you've done that you can put on the second nail polish. Before you move onto the third step make sure the polish is dry.






 Third step is similar to the second one. The the third color that you use has to be the darkest one.                                          




This nail art is pretty simple and straightforward. The final product makes it seem like it was so much hard then it actually was. The key to mastering this design is patience. The nail has to be completely dry before you move on to the next color. If it isn't dry then the nail polish is going to come off with the tape. Make sure the lightest color is the on the bottom and go darker as you layer so that way the colors are still visible.


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Friday, April 18, 2014

Easter Nails

Guys Easter is in less than two days away. Today I'm going to show you various nails designs you can do. There is no step by step tutorial with this post because most of the designs are straight forward. My favorite thing about Easter nails is the pastel colors. You can choose one color or you can do multiple colors, whatever floats your boat.

For my thumb and my ring finger I did a simple Easter egg design. There are so many different ways you can do this. Zig zags, straight lines, diagonal lines, polka dots. The color combinations are vast so go wild and experiment.

For my index finger I did a little bunny. How cute is he?

My middle finger is contrasting polka dots. Very easy to do and if you decide to do this on all your nails, which I've done before, it looks super cute.

Lastly my pinky finger is a chick. Two black dots for the eyes and a triangle for a nose with little feet. That's all. I have to say this was the easiest to do.


Hope these ideas helped. I hope you all have a wonderful Easter.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Water Marble Nails

This is by one of the coolest designs. You can you any color combination and because of that they can be spring, summer, fall, winter nails. They can be any occasion nails; Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July. Water marble nails takes practice. This was my second time doing this and it was a little easier, but still complicated. Let me start by saying a majority of the people say you have to use high end name brand nail polish, but you don't. I used the NYC nail polishes which were 94 cents. It took me more then a couple tries to for it too look semi decent. So please don't get frustrated or give up. You'll get the hang of it.

What you will need:
  • Base/top coat
  • White nail polish
  • Two or three nail polishes of your choice
  • Toothpick
  • Small container for the water
  • Chapstick
  • Cotton ball
First step is base coat followed by painting your nails white.



Second step is to fill the small container with water. IT HAS TO BE ROOM TEMPERATURE.

Third step is to coat the surroundings of your nails with chapstick. You're going to sink about a little less than half your finger in the water. Any part that touches the water needs to be covered in chapstick. The reason for doing this is so that it's easier to clean the nail polish off. Trust me you don't want to miss this step.

Four step is to take the water container and begin adding drops of nail polish. One drop at a time alternating between the colors. The more drops you add the more intricate the design. I say 3 to 5 drops is best. I suggest that you keep the tops of the nail polish unscrewed because you have to move quite quickly. If the water is room temperature when you add the drop of nail polish it will spread out.


Fifth step is to take a toothpick and create a design.


Sixth step is to angle your nail so that it is almost horizontal to the water but not quite. Quickly stick your finger into the water and take another toothpick and collect the extra nail polish around your finger. Once all the nail polish is collected you and take your finger out.





























Seventh step is to take the cotton ball and clean up around the nail.

Eighth step is to at a top coat and you're done.