Wednesday, March 23, 2011

$5 Leopard Nails!!

Hey everyone,

Since Sally Hanson's nail stickers hit drugstores, I've noticed a major surge in leopard print nails around me!
So, here's how I do my own leopard print nails, for about half the price of those stickers!

1. Base Color. I'm using "blush" by ELF, which costs a whooping $1 online or at select Targets

I applied 2 coats - it dries very quickly!
2. Spot color. I'm using "snow me white" by Sinful Colors, $2.50 at drugstores. Using the brush I make polka dots, only more random and of different shapes/sizes - you don't want perfection here.

3. Lastly, the outline color. I'm using Art Deco by LA colors in black. I recommend using a nail art polish with the skinny, needle brush for this part. I got mine at a Dollar General store for $1, but they're also available online at places like amazon for cheap.
I use the needle brush to make "c"s around the dots - but don't connect the edges on all of them! I also make some messier than others, blotch out more of the white on some, etc. Again, perfection isn't desired here. 
Then add a clear topcoat and you're good to go!


There ya have it! Leopard print nails, for $4.50. 
Experiment with different colors!! Have fun! Happy creating : )



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