Perfectly Polished Nails

Have you ever got into difficulty while painting your nails? Does your nail polish take too long to dry? Do you end up painting your finger and not your nail itself? If your answer to any of these questions are yes, i've got a few easy tips for the perfect smooth manicure.

1.   Always begin with a base coat.
2.   When removing brush from the bottle slowly wipe off one side at the edge of the bottle.     (This prevents excess nail polish from dripping all over your work area or finger. It also       gives the perfect amount of polish to apply on your nails.
3.   There are three steps when it comes to applying your nail polish.

•        Start at the centre of your nail close to the bottom and stroke brush upwards.
•      Start to the bottom again this time at one side and paint upwards.
•        Repeat the same step on the other side. 

          4.   Note: Its ok to take your time. 

          5.   Repeat these same three steps when applying your coloured polish.

          6.   Applying a second coat increases the opacity.

          7.   Always finish with a topcoat of your choice to prevent your nail polish from chipping and             also to increase the lonjectivity of your polish.

            For a more in depth tutorial, watch the video below.

       

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Animal Nails

Tutorial 4
Inspired by my love for animals i've created an animal design for each nail. Everyday animals are suffering, say no to animal cruelty.

Follow these easy DIY steps.

1. Choose the colours you would like to work with.
2. Paint thumb finger with two coats of dark green polish..
3. Paint index finger with two coats of dark brown nail polish..
4. Paint middle and little finger with two coats of light green polish.
5.      Paint ring finger with two coats of white polish.
6. Paint light green semi-circle at the tip of thumb nail.
7. Paint white semi-circle at the tip of Index and little finger.
8. Paint light brown semi-circle at the tip of your middle finger nail.
9. Paint two large yellow dots on thumb nail followed by a smaller black dot to create eyes.
10. Paint thick white vertical stroke on index finger connecting from semi circle.
11. Paint two large white dots on each site of the line followed by a smaller dot to create eyes.
12. Paint two light brown triangles to create cat ears on middle finger (connect to semi-circle).
13. Add two black dots followed by smaller white dots to create eyes. Add two strokes on each side to create whiskers.
14. Add small stroke to create a nose. (black polish)
15. Paint two large dots on ring finger touching each other.
16. Connect to form upside down heart shape.
17.       Add four small dots surrounding the tip of the heart. (this will create a paw shape)
18. 18  Add two vertical stripes on little finger (join to semi circle to create ears)
19. 19. Repeat the cat face onto the bunny.
20. 20  Optional: Add a light wash of pink on the ears of the bunny
21. 21. Clean up edges with remover and small brush, then use desired glossy topcoat to finish off your manicure.

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      Final Look. Enjoy.

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Zombie Nails

Tutorial 4
Although halloween is over it doesn't mean that we still can't have fun. I've got a terrifying look for you. Its realistic and deathifying. Enjoy as i take you through this haunted journey

Curious to know more?

Follow these easy DIY steps.

1. Choose the colours you would like to work with.
2. Paint nails with desired base coat.
3. Paint nails with two coats of off-white Polish.
4. Paint each nail Light brown.
5.      Paint a dark brown around the edges of your nail, spot on some green as well.
6. Smudge colours together, repeat until desired dirty look.
7. Paint red along the tip of your nail. Note: use toothpick to mix in a little bit of black polish to make a darker red.                                    
8. Use toothpick to create blood drippings. Note: (for a more realistic look) add blood along the side of your nails, its a natural channel where blood usually leaks as it is a crease.
9. Clean up edges with remover and small brush, then use desired glossy topcoat to finish off your manicure. Note: this look may take a little extra time to dry.
10.      To get more of a zombie effect, dust on some matte brown eyeshadow on your fingers.

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Final Look. Enjoy.

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     feedback and comments in the comment section below.