Wednesday, May 16, 2012

DIY: Nail Art

Are you ready for a manicure? Here are two great do it yourself tutorials that i got on my mail this morning. Newspaper print nails + Marble Nails. 


The first tutorial was created by Cheng and Kheng of Brush Crush, this is a eight step mani tutorial to get newspaper print nails. Are you ready?


Supplies:
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Nail Polish
- Top Coat
- Newspaper


Instructions: 
1. Apply a base coat
2. Apply two coats of your favorite nail polish
3. Wait for your nails to dry, then dip them into rubbing alcohol
4. Place a piece of newspaper on top of your nail and gently press the newspaper down for 10 seconds
4. Slowly remover the newspaper 
5. Apply a top coat and you are ready to go!



The second nail tutorial for marble nails is courtesy of mani maven Get Nailed. 

Supplies: 
- 2 contrasting nail colors
- Saran Wrap

Instructions:
1. Apply one color to your nails and let it dry.
2. Apply a second color on top of your first color and let it dry. 
3. Grab the saran wrap and sponge on the top coat for a color infused marble effect. 

Video Tutorial:


Let us know if you try any of these tutorials, and send us some pictures. Get creative and choose hot contrasting colors to make your nail design more attractive. 

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