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Monday 10 December 2012

How to do nail art at home:


Nail art- Do It Yourself

Nails are considered as one of the important beauty elements of a woman, In-fact stylish nails add grace to a woman’s dress up. Nail art is completely based upon one’s imagination and creativity; Nail art can be subtle or wild/loud as you want. There are endless styles for nail art; you can design your nails according to the need of the hour.
Here are a few easy steps and styles to make nail art at home:

1.     French Manicure:
You’ll need- A cello tap, transparent nail enamel, white nail paint and a soft pink nail color.


Step 1: First of all remove old nail polish properly using a nail polish remover.
Step 2: Apply the base coat of pink color and let it dry.
Step 3:  Cover the end of the nail using cello tape and leave the tips of nails.
Step 4: Apply the white nail paint on the tips, let it dry and remove the tape.
Step 5:  Give a final touch with transparent nail enamel.

2.     Newspaper print:
You’ll need- Grey nail paint, a cutting of paper that has a written print, Rubbing alcohol(mainly used as an antiseptic) and a transparent nail enamel.

Step 1: Start with removing old nail polish with nail polish remover.
Step 2: Apply the base coat of grey color on your nails.
Step 3: Dip your fingers in rubbing alcohol for around 30 seconds.
Step 4: Press the paper cutting on your nail, till the written print comes on the nail and let it dry.
Step 5: Cover with transparent nail enamel to give a final touch.

3.     Rhinestone studded nails:
You’ll need-A nail paint (any color of your choice), rhinestones (they are available in market in various sizes, shapes and colors) and transparent nail enamel.


Step 1: First of all remove the old nail paint using a nail paint remover.
Step 2: Apply the base coat with the nail paint (of your choice) and let it dry.
Step 3: When the second coat is still wet, place the rhinestones on the nails making your own patterns (Dip the tip of toothpick into transparent nail enamel then pick up the rhinestone and place it on the nail).
Step 4: Cover your nails with transparent nail enamel to prevent the rhinestones from falling.

4.     Funky glitter:
 You’ll need-Transparent nail enamel, glitter (silver or colored).



Step 1: To get started remove your old nail paint.
Step 2: Apply the transparent base coat.
Step 3: While base coat is still wet sprinkle the glitter on your nails.
Step 4: Once dry, apply the transparent nail enamel for the final touch.

Enjoy nail art, create your own designs!!!

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