How To: Outrageous Nail Art
After posting a picture of the fancy nails I did for the Lady Gaga show, the lovely Liz Franco requested instructions. I did teal/polka dot/starry/sparkly nails last night, so I took some pictures and wrote out instructions.
1. Pick a base color, paint and let dry. For my Gaga nails I used black polish with Cover Girl glitter polish in Gold Rush and 3mm red flat-back rhinestones.
2. Find some bling. I wouldn’t go much larger than 3mm or they may not completely stick to your nails. You can also find lots of nail art supplies on Etsy.
I prefer to use the glue that comes with a brush instead of the tiny tubes that come with press-on nails. Put a small dot of glue on your nail then place the bling and press for a few seconds with the tip of a bobby pin. (If you’re having trouble picking up those tiny rhinestones wet your finger a little and it will stick.)
3. For dots and stripes try Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens or craft paint and a tiny brush. Make sure to let your base coat dry completely before using the pens because your dots/stripes will crack as the nail polish settles. Then let the dots/stripes dry completely because it’s easy to wipe them off with your top coat if you’re not careful.
4. To apply glitter press the side of the brush against your nail – you’ll get more glitter than if you just swipe it across. I usually let it dry for a few seconds and apply glitter two or three more times – I like a lot of glitter! Applying glitter along the tip of my nail seems to keep it from chipping longer.
5. Cover your nails in a clear top coat and you’re done!
Any questions?
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I’ve seen way more extravagant,… this is quite easy still. Take a look if you want. We got some really wird one’s.
I wish I wasn’t such a clumsy arse cuz those are freaking fabulous!
As I said in the most recent post, I just don’t have that sort of motivation or dedication, patience, whatever virtues you must posess in order to pull off a crazy cool nail art. I’m too easily distracted and I far around on Twitter or play with my iPhone or blog way to much to have that kind of time. I’m guess you can do it in seconds, but I’d probably take hours, because I’d have to manicure my cuticles and clean up my nails before doing it… and who has that kind of time?????
Your nails are brilliant. SHEESH.
I have a sparkly top coat that I love. It will turn a matte into a sweet iridescent look. I cant remember the name of it, but I think it’s CD or CND.
I heart that you call them Gaga nails – they look super hot!
YAY thank you darlin’! I absolutely cannot wait to try this out. I’ll post on my blog when I do :)
very cute! I wish I had the patience!