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Galaxy Nail Tutorial. The galaxy nail trend is taking off right now, so why not join the fun? Creating this detailed glitter manicure may seem like it could take light years, but with a few colors and a little sparkle, you can have a vibrant nebula on your fingertips too! Base CoatDark nail polish for base colorLight color for base of nebulaTwo to three bright nail polish colors to create nebulaeCosmetic spongePiece of paperGlitter polishTop coat Step 1 Using a dark shade, preferably a deep blue or black, apply one or two coats of nail polish on top of your base coat to serve as the base color of your space design. Then sponge on your first layer of light color (we used a pale green) in thin layers and allow to dry.

Step 2 Use a sponge to lightly dab a thin layer of a bright color (we chose pink) onto the base of your nebula. Step 3 Add stars by applying one or two coats of a glitter polish on top of your design. Show us your galaxy nails in the comments below! Hey, Nice Nails! Water Marble Tutorial.

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Supplies: orange stick or toothpick, shot glass or cup (the smaller the circumference, the less polish you end up wasting), room temp. water, nail polish, tape (optional, but it helps with the clean up) I like to begin by prepping my nails with base coat and one coat of polish. Here I used China Glaze Innocence for a nice neutral base. Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sale Items. Trend to Try: Ombre Nails. Ombre nails have been making a big splash in the fashion world this season! It's a fun spin on the standard manicure and might be fun to try for a special occasion (like prom or a birthday party). There are two different versions of this trend that I really like: The first type of this ombre polish look is where the actual color fades from light to dark on each individual nail, which looks like this: The second version of ombre nails is when the color fades from one nail to the next, and those typically look something like this: If you want to give these ombre styles a try, I think it might be most cost effective to have the second type of ombre nails done at a salon unless you already have the right colors.

As for the first kind of ombre nails that I mentioned, this gradient polish look is easy to achieve at home (and even easier with the help of a friend). Also, before you try the ombre nails, you can watch my video (below) on how to give yourself a manicure. How to Strengthen Weak Fingernails Naturally: 7 steps. Edit Article Edited by Gabbagee, Harri, SkittyRocks!

How to Strengthen Weak Fingernails Naturally: 7 steps

, Teresa and 14 others Weak, brittle, cracking, splitting nails and ragged, painful cuticles can be frustrating! Navigating the endless remedies in your local drugstore can be frustrating as well. It seems as though there are thousands of products, from moisturizers to polishes, that promise to make your nails stronger, harder, longer, and grow faster. Ad Steps Weak Fingernails Naturally Step 1.360p.mp4 00:00 00:11 00:11 spaceplay / pauseescstopffullscreenshift + ←→slower / faster (latest Chrome and Safari)←→seek . seek to previous 12…6 seek to 10%, 20%, …60% 1Think about how you currently care for your nails.

Tips Start eating healthy foods more often.Be patient. How to Get and Keep Perfect Nails: 7 steps (with pictures) How to Paint Your Nails With the Opposite Hand: 15 steps. Edit Article Edited by Megan Attrill, Harri, Teresa, Zevante101 and 18 others Have you ever bought that beautiful nail polish only to get home and find you can only paint with your dominant hand?

How to Paint Your Nails With the Opposite Hand: 15 steps

Most women have! This can be really frustrating and quite disappointing, but with some practice and a few good tips, you'll be showing off the latest lacquers! First of all: Don't be harsh on yourself! The idea here is to find a comfortable way of holding the brush and begin to practice painting your nails using that form. In a way this is like a painter learning to control their brush or a guitarist learning how to wrap their fingers around the neck of the guitar and press the frets. Ad Steps 1To start, if you are using colour, apply a good base coat. 15Admire your newly painted nails. Tips Make sure the nail polish at the end of the brush isn't dripping.