One of the most exciting beauty trends out there at the moment is that of nail art. Painting your nails in just one color is boring when you can have little pieces of art on your fingertips and toes instead. The good news is that anybody can create these nail designs. You need to start with basic techniques, though, and gradually work towards more complicated designs.
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.
Spatter nails are fun but messy to create. Apply a base color first. Then pour a contrasting color into a small container and add a bit of remover to thin it. Dip a toothbrush into the mix, hold it over the nail and stroke the bristles with your finger to create a spatter effect.
Animal prints and even roses are actually much easier to paint than they look. Here the tools you use are important, though. They need to have a fine tip so you can add fine details. Cut a paintbrush to size or just use a toothpick or even a needle to apply the paint.
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.
Spatter nails are fun but messy to create. Apply a base color first. Then pour a contrasting color into a small container and add a bit of remover to thin it. Dip a toothbrush into the mix, hold it over the nail and stroke the bristles with your finger to create a spatter effect.
Animal prints and even roses are actually much easier to paint than they look. Here the tools you use are important, though. They need to have a fine tip so you can add fine details. Cut a paintbrush to size or just use a toothpick or even a needle to apply the paint.
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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