A couple of days ago I ran into
this article on Beautylish and got really inspired to try water-colored nails. But was really put off by how complicated it looked. But luckily I ran into this detailed
tutorial by the lovely Rebecca explaining step by step how to achieve these lovely nails. I'm happy with how they came out but no so sure whether I
love them quite yet.
It's not a hard look to achieve you just need a some good colors. I achieved this look by using only four different colors counting the base coat you need to make the colors pop.
Here, I'll give you a mini tutorial on how you achieve the look.
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NOT PICTURED: A small fluffy paint brush *not a nail art brush a paint brush* this is needed to blend out the colors perfectly*
And acetone *needed to blend the colors* |
- First apply your favorite base coat, then apply one or two coats of a white nail polish making sure its opaque.
- Then a layer or a good thick top coat, this is important to do so that the acetone does not destroy your white base while you're blending your colors.
- Then, after letting the first layer dry completely, apply three small dots of your first color, I chose Pink Friday from OPI, and quickly dip your paint brush into the acetone making sure that the brush isn't soaked but a bit wet begin blending your color covering your entire nail.
- Repeat this step with the rest of your chosen colors, I used two more, Stripe Rite in yellow and Essie's Coat Azure. Make sure the colors over lap each other but do not completely cover each other.
- After you've blended the colors to your liking add your top coat and voila you've got water-colored nails.
I allowed some of the white base to show through my nails, but that's up to preference.
Also some quick tips;
Work fast or else the polish will dry in chunks.
Do not drench the brush with acetone or else it won't work like you want it to, but if you accidentally use too much acetone just blow on it and it will dry.
Don't try to be a perfectionist, like I was, or else you'll mess up your nail and will have to start over, like I did.
I hope you guys enjoyed this look and please let me know of any looks you would like to see me do.
