After I spent a few hours mesmerized by the shiny gel finish on the ombré nails I did for my Girdear gel kit swatch and review, I was itching to turn them into nail art. And while I’ve been wanting to redo a plaid nails look from before I took my nail art obsession online, I didn’t exactly want to spend another 6 hours messing … Continue reading Easy Freehand Matte 3-Color Plaid Nail Art
Gel is… amazing. It dries nearly instantly in a lamp, gives the glossiest of glossy finishes, and when applied correctly, can last for two weeks or more. But I will emphasize when applied correctly, because a poor application of gel polish can turn your “two weeks of flawless wear” into two hours of lifting and peeling and sadness. I’m adapting this tutorial from the advice … Continue reading How to Apply Gel Polish at Home for Beginners
It’s no secret that I love me my fake nails. That’s how I can change shapes from one nail art look to the next, and it’s how I paint nail art on my dominant hand and make it look just as good. (Self-promo? Self-promo). And, while I am not the first to write an article or make a video claiming to show you all of … Continue reading How to Apply Glue-On Fake Nails In a Way That Actually Looks Good AND Lasts a Long Time (2 weeks or more!)
When I did my Matte Burgundy Nails with Blood Dripping from the Tips a little while ago, I really liked the effect of the glossy design popping and glistening on the matte base. And, while that look was anything but subtle, it got me thinking that using glossy top coat over a matte base would be a really cool way at adding a subtle design … Continue reading Glossy-On-Matte Nail Art 5 Ways
I wasn’t really sure that this would work, and while it doesn’t really look like a true drag marble or water marble, it looks like my nail is on fire, and I personally think that is by far preferable. Better still, while I employed my brushes and other nail art tools, if you have enough control over the brush that comes in the polish and … Continue reading Matte Fire On-the-Nail Drag Marble: No Water or Mat Required
I really tested the limits of my freehand nail art skills with this one, sure, but I had a lot of fun doing it. I’ve seen a lot of New York City and Paris skyline nail art, mostly done with stamping plates, but I decided to challenge myself and utilize my new brushes to make my home city, and I also got to test out … Continue reading Freehand Washington, DC City Skyline with an Ombré Sunset Gradient
If you can’t tell by now, I love myself a good freehand geometric design. I love it even more if I can f*** up a hundred times on the way and still end up with something that looks awesome. This is the nail art featured in my video on how to paint your opposite hand, so make sure you check that out so you can … Continue reading Stained Glass Accent Nails
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No it’s not; it’s a nail art hack that’s actually useful!!! Sure, so maybe I’m “cheating” with this method. But there are no rules in love and war, and I would categorize nail art as both of those, so I have no shame. So, as outlined in the video, we will be using sticky tack (aka adhesive putty), nail … Continue reading How to Paint Nail Art on Your Opposite/Dominant Hand (and make it actually look as good as your other hand)
Simple! Visually interesting! Still looks good if you kinda mess up! These abstract angular french tip nails (can you tell I don’t know what to call them?) are a simple but cute geometric nail art design that anyone can do. If you’re looking for freehand nail art that could could feasibly do to match on your non-dominant hand, look no further. I used a black … Continue reading Abstract Angular French Tip Nails
Ever wanted your nails to look like you just ripped your ex’s heart out? Well, do I have a deal for you! The best part? These nails are stupid easy, and they’ll still have everyone grabbing your hand and asking where you got them done. I used my long-af coffin fake nails which I looove, but you can totally rock this look with any length … Continue reading Matte Burgundy Nails with Blood Dripping from the Tips
Red Nails Never Fail 