Spring is coming! This checkered manicure was spotted on the runway of Nicole Miller's Spring 2012 collection. Although this design may be simple to do, it's quite time consuming waiting in between layers to dry. Nevertheless, it's a striking manicure without much effort or skill needed! Just lots of PATIENCE.
Oh fashion shows; don't we all wish we could have front row seats? ;)
Steps:
1. Paint entire nail fuchsia/bright pink.
2. After it has COMPLETELY DRIED, use cellophane/scotch tape to cover the nail till only a quarter is exposed. Paint it deep blue (I opted for black).
3. When Step 2 dries, again with the help of the tape, paint another quarter diagonally opposite the previous one to create the checkered look.
4. Orientation of the tape is entirely up to you as long as it serves as a guide to create the precise shape.
Note: Make sure the nail polish is TOTALLY dry before putting any tape on it.
Polishes used:
Black: Sasa CBL105
Bright pink: Sasa CBL 103
Oh fashion shows; don't we all wish we could have front row seats? ;)
1. Paint entire nail fuchsia/bright pink.
2. After it has COMPLETELY DRIED, use cellophane/scotch tape to cover the nail till only a quarter is exposed. Paint it deep blue (I opted for black).
3. When Step 2 dries, again with the help of the tape, paint another quarter diagonally opposite the previous one to create the checkered look.
4. Orientation of the tape is entirely up to you as long as it serves as a guide to create the precise shape.
Note: Make sure the nail polish is TOTALLY dry before putting any tape on it.
Polishes used:
Black: Sasa CBL105
Bright pink: Sasa CBL 103
