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
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
Red Nails Never Fail 