Comic Book Nails/Dotted Nails

 

I did these comic book themed nails a while back (apologies for the blurry picture). For this I started by choosing my base colours for me nails, once this had dried I picked up a dotting tool (although toothpicks work perfectly for this) and covered my nails in small dots.

I actually think this step alone looks quite effective as a design on its own once covered by a top coat. I then picked up my smallest nail brush (although again toothpicks work) and used white polish to form the different shaped comic bubbles on my nails. Once happy with the size and shape I filled the bubbles in and left to dry. After a few minutes I picked up my brush and with black polish wrote the words and symbols and outlined the bubbles to emphasise the comic book look. I then sealed in the design with a top coat and my nails are complete!

I hope you like this simple but effective design!

Gradient Pattern Nails

So for this design I started by doing a white base coat in order to make the colours of the gradient stand out. For doing a gradient design I paint my chosen colours onto a makeup sponge and dab carefully on the nail. I do between 2-4 coats to ensure my nails are completely covered. It is important to ensure the nails are completely dry before starting the next step (I'd wait at least an hour minimum). I then used thin nail tape placed over the nail in the patterns I've chosen.

Once happy with the placement of the tape I covered with black and white nail polish. I personally find it best to wait a couple of minutes before pulling the tape off, that way it will still be wet enough to come off smoothly but less likely for the nail polish to bleed across. Once the black/white coat has dried, cover with a top coat and you are left with a really simple but effective looking design!

Teddy Bears' Picnic Nails

I picked up some really adorable animal and cake themed decorations and have been wondering what to try. This is cute simple design, using a thin brush to create the trees and table cloth, then using some clear polish to secure the decorations! I hope you like it!