Who doesn’t love a great set of glossies to show off to their friends? But as great as fancy nails are, they can become tiresome. So here’s how you can easily make your nails more exciting.
Apply Nail Art Over Basic Colors
Nail polish is known for basic coloring. Reds, blues, greens, etc. They can be matte painted and understated or high gloss and vibrant. But whatever they are, you can take your nails to another level by applying some fantastic artistic designs. And it’s not as hard as you think. Waterslide nail decals are soaked in water for easy application. And you set them over your nails, placing them where and how you like. After that, you just wait for them to dry. However, you must use gel-based nail polish for the best results for most water-based nail art.
Less is More to Make Your Nails More Exciting
Over 100 million women wear nail polish every day in the United States alone. That’s a third of the population! Yet as probable as it is that you wear nail polish, you might prefer a more understated look, especially while at work. Fortunately for you, there’s a way you can make your nails look fabulous with minimalist nail art. This technique refers to decorating part of your nails. For instance, you can paint only the tips or just the cuticles. Or try painting vertical half stripes. You could even forego paint altogether and apply decorative items like rhinestones.
Try Layering Different Colors
The only limit to creating stunning nails is our imagination. And, of course, a steady hand. But that’s about it. Like any artwork, some of the most dazzling nail designs depend on carefully building up layers to a finished result. For example, you begin with a base color and wait for it to dry. Once dried, apply an artistic design in a contrasting color. And when that has dried, you can use various artist methods to finish your design with yet another layer of perhaps a geometric design. Of course, this is a complex method, but it only takes practice before you do it like a pro.
Experiment with Different Shapes
Obviously, there is more to your nails than the polish and design you apply. You should also factor in the shape of your nails into your finished design. Rounded nails are the most popular by far. Yet many other nail shapes can make a stunning impact, such as:
- Square: sharp-edged with a flat tip.
- Oval: rounded edge with a smooth-rounded elongated tip.
- Squoval: a mix between square and oval.
- Ballerina: tapered oval with a flat tip.
- Stiletto: tapered oval ending in a pointed tip.
There are many more nail finishes, but these are the most popular. Additionally, some go better with different looks, and you can experiment with the sizes. For instance, stiletto may not be suitable for working in a kitchen. Still, a shorter square style probably won’t be an issue.
Add Glitter Over Bold Tones
Yay. The bane of parents everywhere. Glitter, the tiny pieces of plastic that get everywhere and are a nightmare to clean up. However, glitter is a crafting essential because it does one thing amazingly well; it makes things sparkle. And what better way to glam your nails than to make them dazzlingly shiny? Of course, you can get many colors of glitter. But for the best effect, you’re better off adding glitter over contrasting bold tones. Try painting half your nail white and the other half with black glitter for a look that would put Cruella DeVille in her place.
Make Your Nails More Exciting with Toothpicks
There are numerous ways to apply nail polish other than with the usually ineffective brush that comes with the jar. For intricate nail design, you need something smaller and steadier. And there’s no better item than the humble toothpick. Rather than swishing large amounts of paint over the entire nail, toothpicks give your greater control. With that extra control, you can apply all kinds of advanced nail polish techniques. These include swirling, dotting, and contouring. Also, try playing around with paints such as glitter gels. Just be careful with the sharp ends.
Try Different Looks for Your Nail Style
Like anything artistic, the color of your nails can affect the outcome. As a result, some colors can make or break your squoval set or ruin how your stiletto nails appear with your prom dress. Additionally, the color can impact how short or long your nails appear. It might not be practical for you to have long nails because of your job. But you can make them look longer by removing the cuticles or contouring them with contrasting colors. Colors that help make short nails appear longer include full purple, pink french manicure, and hot or neon colors like red and pink.
Summary
You can have salon-perfect nails at home with water-based decals you apply yourself. But you can also play around with layers, applying glitter or intricate details using toothpicks.
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