Monday 2 September 2013

Ombre, Cath Kidston, and Spots.

Ok, so these nails were a tad experimental on my part, but I really, really liked how they turned out and 3 days later they still look like new which is definitely a good thing!

So for these nails, I thought that seen as I love them oh so much and they were so super easy, I'd give you all a tutorial!!!

You Will Need.
Barry Ms Peach Melba Nail Varnish (318)
Barry Ms Bright Pink Nail Varnish (279)
Any White Nail Varnish
Barry Ms White Nail Art Pen (Or as an alternative you can just use your normal white nail varnish and a dotting tool.
Green Nail Art Pen (I used one of Rio's)
A Small Brush
Clear Base Coat
Clear Top Coat

Step 1.
Apply your base coat to each nail and allow to dry.

Step 2.
First, lets start with the ring fingers. To begin with, you need to give your nail 1 or 2 coats of white nail varnish. One may be enough but it depends on the type/brand/quality of the varnish you are using.

Step 3.
Once base coat is dry, apply spots of Peach Melba onto your nail. These should vary slightly in size.

Step 4.
Once the peach spots have dried, you then need to take your Bright Pink and your brush and make marks over the peach around the edge of the spots, or in the center to create a look of petals. Repeat to each spot. Once this is done and dry apply the green as you think necessary to give your flower leaves.

Step 5.
For the rest of your nails, begin by painting them all with your Peach Melba and allow to dry.

Step 6.
Using a sponge, you now need to dip it into your Bright pink and sponge it onto your tip to create the ombre effect. 

Step 7.
Finally, using your white nail art pen or dotting tool, place dots onto your ombre nails.

Step 8.
Complete your look by covering each nail in a clear coat.

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