Cut Out Nail Tutorial

Cut Out Nails Tutorial

My Formal Nails

My Formal Nails

This past weekend was the big show. Michelle Ellehcim’s first art exhibit "Giants & Elephants" was this past Friday night and it was some kind of wonderful. There will definitely be more discussion and picture coming soon, but first a nail tutorial.

Since this was an all black formal event, I wanted to use the opportunity to do something fun but fanciful.

What you will need: nail polish of your choice, glitter polish of your choice (or glitter), top coat

Step 1

Just make a small black strip (or whatever color you choose) on the top half your nails.

Step 2

Pile on the glitter, lol. But seriously, take your chosen glitter(s) polish(es) and make a few strokes leaving the root of the nail clear and the middle of the nail heavily glittered.

Step 3

Repaint a small strip of black (or your color of choice) on the tip of the nail for added effect.

Step 4

Seal with a top coat in order to give it the shine and admire!

What funt hings have you been trying with your nails lately?

Nail Polish Junkie

Stained Glass

 

Confession: I am a nail polish junkie

 

Over the past year (2012) I have developed an addition to nail polish and begun teaching myself different designs because as much as I love being catered to, getting your nails done every week is not the most affordable thing in the world.

 

So this week's lesson was stained glass nails, as seen above.

It is actually a quite simple design.

All you need is a few complimentary colors and a thin tip black polish.

Step 1

Apply base coat to protect your nails from yellowing due to the nail polish.

Step 2

Pick out as many colors as you think your nails can handle.

Step 3

Dab different areas of each nail with your chosen colors leaving a little space between each color.

Step 4

Use a skinny nail art brush dipped in black nail polish to outline the colors, giving it the stained glass effect.

Step 5

Apply top coat and do your best to sit still long enough for them to dry.

Step 6

Admire your work!

That is how you get the stained glass effect. If you try it, feel free to share pictures!
 

What is your favorite polish?