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
Red Nails Never Fail 