Midnight Glam

Tutorial 1

We all like black but too many of us may be scared or pushed back by the name alone. Black can come off quite bold, some may associate black with death, evil or mystery. Others may prevent themselves from wearing black because it can categorise you as emo, punk or gothic. However there are many ways on can wear black.

Black also means power, elegance and formality. For me, I see black as elegance. Painting your nails black with a touch of gold spices up that plain old look into something glamorous and fierce. Its perfect for date night or a night out at the club with that little black dress.



Follow these easy DIY steps.

1.    Choose the colours you would like to work with.
2.    Paint nails with desired base coat.
3.    Paint little and middle finger with your desired nude shade.
4.    Paint thumb and index finger with two quotes of black polish.
5.    Cut a piece of tape into triangle shape and place on middle finger after nude shade has been dried, paint nail black also. (image nos. 5 & 6)
6.    Slowly remove tape from nail.(image no. 7)
7.          Paint ring finger with two layers of glitter gold nail polish.
8.    Paint small triangle between the negative space of middle finger with the same gold polish.
9.    Use striper brush to paint ¼ moon stripe OR semi circle stripe around cuticle.
10.    Use desired matte polish to paint nude nails and glossy topcoat to finish off your manicure.

Note: Regular tape works.

             Any striper is useful, once its clean.

             Acetone can be quite dangerous, regular nail polish remover works perfectly fine.

"A Girl Without Beautiful Nails Is Like A Night Without Stars." 

                                       - TAMMY TAYLOR

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