A trend that seems to be here to stay is the one of painting intricate designs on your nails. It's much more interesting than using one uniform color all over and you get to be creative. If you're just starting out, it's best to try simple nail designs first. These look fantastic and often form the basis for the more complicated styles you can try later on when you're more skilled in this fine art.
The most basic items you'll need are different colors for painting on your nails. These don't have to be expensive. In fact, the cheaper brands are often a better choice because you'll be more inclined to experiment if you know that you're not going to waste many dollars' worth of polish. Along with different colors, you'll need white and clear polishes. Acetone or polish remover is a must too. Prepare your nails by applying some petroleum jelly onto the surrounding skin. This forms a barrier between your skin and any excess polish, which you can then simply rub off.
One of the most basic techniques to master is how to make gradient nails. Gradient nails look great on their own or as the base for more intricate patterns such as animal print. Apply a white base coat and let it dry. Then simply paint lines of different colors onto a make-up sponge and press the sponge onto your nail to transfer the colors.
A lovely textured look is to create the effect of watercolors. Take different colors and randomly apply them in small dots onto a base coat in a light color. Now dip a paintbrush into acetone and gently press it into the dots. This will cause the colors to flow like watercolors.
A fun technique is to make spatter nails. First apply a solid base color. Now pour out a little bit of another color and add a drop or two of acetone. This will make the polish more fluid. Use an old toothbrush to spatter this color onto your base coat.
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to create designs such as roses or animal prints. You just need something with a very fine tip to apply the colors with. A toothpick or a small brush works best.
To learn different techniques, simply go online. You'll find plenty of video tutorials. Even easier are the tutorials that use photographs to explain each step in the process of creating a striking design.
The most basic items you'll need are different colors for painting on your nails. These don't have to be expensive. In fact, the cheaper brands are often a better choice because you'll be more inclined to experiment if you know that you're not going to waste many dollars' worth of polish. Along with different colors, you'll need white and clear polishes. Acetone or polish remover is a must too. Prepare your nails by applying some petroleum jelly onto the surrounding skin. This forms a barrier between your skin and any excess polish, which you can then simply rub off.
One of the most basic techniques to master is how to make gradient nails. Gradient nails look great on their own or as the base for more intricate patterns such as animal print. Apply a white base coat and let it dry. Then simply paint lines of different colors onto a make-up sponge and press the sponge onto your nail to transfer the colors.
A lovely textured look is to create the effect of watercolors. Take different colors and randomly apply them in small dots onto a base coat in a light color. Now dip a paintbrush into acetone and gently press it into the dots. This will cause the colors to flow like watercolors.
A fun technique is to make spatter nails. First apply a solid base color. Now pour out a little bit of another color and add a drop or two of acetone. This will make the polish more fluid. Use an old toothbrush to spatter this color onto your base coat.
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to create designs such as roses or animal prints. You just need something with a very fine tip to apply the colors with. A toothpick or a small brush works best.
To learn different techniques, simply go online. You'll find plenty of video tutorials. Even easier are the tutorials that use photographs to explain each step in the process of creating a striking design.
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