Nail Antiquing/Foiling Art

Some call this another form of marbling but to me it has that antiquing or foiling effect. So if you do not already know how to achieve this, here is what you have to do.

Ball up a square of plastic wrap and brush on some polish. Dab excess onto a paper towel and then stipple onto your dry painted nails. Do this about two to three times or until you achieve the desired effect.

I used two colors on the pinkie nails. For the two color effect repeat the steps above with the second color. When all is done clean up the nail and brush on your favorite top coat to seal that picture perfect mani.

 

Give it a try!

 

Colors used Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gray on Gray. Plastic wrap colors: Jordana Pop Art #521 and Sinful Colors #217 Canary Yellow.

How to- Marble French Tips

Hello Polishnistas! So here is my how-to on creating a French tip marble look for your nails.

Step 1: Begin by placing drops of polish to the tip of your nail.

Step 2: Using an art brush (got this at Sally's Beauty Supply) begin making "S" like formations blending the polish on the nail tip. Do not blend too much but just enough to get a marble swirl effect.


Art Brush

 

 

 



 

 

Step 3: Final step here is to clean up the nail, add embellishments or accents to make this mani pop. Follow with a clear topcoat and that's all there is to it.

Give it a try...

China Glaze Purple Panic

I borrowed this polish from a co-worker and boy oh boy is it beautiful. It is a neon pink/purple polish by China Glaze that applies as a matte polish. I prefer some shine so I used a top coat. I took a walk on the wild side and did a cheetah print on the pinkies. This is my first attempt at doing this and I think it came out nice.

I used Nicka in yellow on the pinkies, dotted with the purple panic and outlined with a black nail art polish for the cheetah nails.

What do you think?

Ginger & Liz - Most Wanted with Mix "n" Mingle

This was my first time trying Ginger and Liz and I'm loving it so far. Most Wanted is an opaque creamy tannish orangey color...lol nice right. Mix and Mingle is a golden glitter polish. For full coverage you may need to apply 3 coats. Here I used MnM to add a little something something to my mani so only one coat did the trick.

Check it out.

Remember you can follow me on Instagram too @instachelle.  **colored kisses**

Zoya's Robyn and LEI Jeans

Here is another beauty by Zoya. This one is Robyn; named after the color of a robin's egg no doubt. It's even prettier in person.

BTW Look at these LEI Jeans I found at Walmart for $15.88. Almost the same color as my nails. These jeans are super cute, I kid you not. Walmart had them in hot pink, lake blue (as shown), purple, mint and red. I was reluctant at first since it was junior sizing + low rise + skinny which usually = weird fit, but these offer stretch and fit like POW!

Polish20 Whiskering Method™ with the Sephora Glee Collection

I used what I call my Polish20 Whiskering Method™ which is fool proof and guaranteed to produce nice results. Are you creatively challenged? Lack of a steady hand? Use complimenting colors and stroke the brush quickly across the nail. Don't worry about being neat. Top coat with a clear or glittery polish and done.

I used Miss Bossy Pants (fuchsia), Slushied (blue) from the Sephora Glee collection and Paper Maiche by Finger Paints.

What do you think?

Nail Appliques by Mystique

Nail appliques are a great alternative to nail lacquer. Recently I had nail appliques by Mystique sent to me to try out. Much like other nail decals, the application was quite similar. Clean nails, place applique as close to cuticle as possible and smooth from side to side.

The pattern that was sent to me was Linked Purple. The notes mention that a gel topcoat can be used if desired and to prepare the applique by gently buffing. Well I don't have any "gel" topcoats but a regular clear topcoat may have sufficed and perhaps prolonged the life of this mani. I'm skeptical about any buffing though. These appliques only lasted me a day. My usual hand routines included washing my hands, showering, lotioning and typing; the norm. Too bad on day two I had to remove them. They also don't remove easily with non-acetone remover. Non-acetone removed the design only so I had to resort to my 100% acetone remover. I would try again with a topcoat with what i have left before purchasing. They have really nice designs though so check them out and see what kind of results you get. Check them out at www.nailmystique.com.

Linked Purple

Day 1

Appliques are on a clear sheet which makes sizing up to your nail easy.

Day 2