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.
A very basic but stunning look is gradient nails, where different colors gradually flow into one another. If you want a more intricate design, you can use this as a base and then paint on motifs. First you'll need a layer of white polish. Now take the colors of your choice and paint them in lines onto a dense make-up sponge. Transfer the colors onto your nails by gently pressing down the sponge with the wet paint onto the white base coat.
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.
Another easy technique is to make spatter nails. First you'll need a base color. Take a contrasting color and pour out a little bit of it. Add a few drops of acetone, which will thin it. Dip an old toothbrush into this mixture and use it to spatter the polish onto your nails.
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.
The internet is a great resource if you want to learn how to create a specific design or just need inspiration. Some sites offer tutorials in video format. Others use photographs and step-by-step instructions to help you create stunning nail art.
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.
A very basic but stunning look is gradient nails, where different colors gradually flow into one another. If you want a more intricate design, you can use this as a base and then paint on motifs. First you'll need a layer of white polish. Now take the colors of your choice and paint them in lines onto a dense make-up sponge. Transfer the colors onto your nails by gently pressing down the sponge with the wet paint onto the white base coat.
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.
Another easy technique is to make spatter nails. First you'll need a base color. Take a contrasting color and pour out a little bit of it. Add a few drops of acetone, which will thin it. Dip an old toothbrush into this mixture and use it to spatter the polish onto your nails.
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.
The internet is a great resource if you want to learn how to create a specific design or just need inspiration. Some sites offer tutorials in video format. Others use photographs and step-by-step instructions to help you create stunning nail art.
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