Recently, my friend Steph told me how she did her amazing ombre nails & gave me some great tips! Mine didn't turn out quite as well as hers do, but I'll share what I've learned :)
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Start with a base coat of a light colour & let it dry.
(I definitely did mine before bed so they're a bit sheets-imprinted lol)
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Choose a dark colour. I used two but you can use three colours for a smoother gradient.
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Take a makeup sponge & rip off a piece to use as your "brush"
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dab some nail polish onto your sponge
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and then dab it on your nails in a thin coat!
CAREFUL NOT TO BE TOO HEAVY HANDED!
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start by dabbing a very thin layer on & build from it so that the tips are the darkest.
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do each of your nails the same way & don't worry too much about the mess!
they might be a bit textured at this point....
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but a coat or two of clear top coat should cover up the texture!
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and there you go! ombre nails!
it's pretty easy to get the look, try it out with different colours!
xoxo
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oh my gosh, i have to remember this for the next time i do my nails! great job
ReplyDeletecool! would look really good for halloween!
ReplyDeleteOMG, You guys are sooooooo amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnother amazzzzzing tutorial. Keep them coming! Love hearing what you ladies are working on :)
ReplyDeleteI think I love you already:)) your tutorials are so clear and easy to follow,I can't wait to try things:X
ReplyDeleteLove this! Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeletethey came out great with the topcoat!!
ReplyDeletevery cute!!! you could also use a base of yellow, orange in the middle and red on the bottom and make them look like fire! ;)
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