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How To: Create a cute dripping ice cream nail look
It doesn't have to be summer and 100 degrees outside for you to enjoy a big scoop of ice cream! In fact, you can have ice cream anytime you want with these ice cream-inspired nails.
How To: Create a sexy crushed iridescent seashell nail look
By now you've probably seen - and applied - a million rhinestone-studded nail looks. Sure, rhinestone art is pretty, but aren't you ready for a change?
How To: Create colorful fingernails for Mardi Gras
In this tutorial, we learn how to create colorful fingernails for Mardi Gras. First, paint your nails purple and let them dry. After this, apply a dark green polish over half of the purple and let it dry. On your ring finger, paint it a pearl white and let it dry. Then, grab a glitter gold color and apply a line in between the green and purple on the other nails. Now, draw a mask on the white nail with a black nail polish. Color the mask in with the purple and green, then add glitter to it. W...
How To: Create a fun minimalist zebra striped nail look
Zebra striped nails don't necessarily mean a big canvas of white paint striped meticulously - and painstakingly - with thin black lines. In fact, if you're going for a more avant garde nail look that's unique yet not too crazy to wear to the office, this minimalist zebra striped look may be it.
How To: Create a cute ladybug nail look quickly
Are you heading out this weekend for a relaxing fall picnic with some friends? Then get into the spirit of the outdoors by adorning your nails with some of the prettiest insects on the lawn: ladybugs!
How To: Create a minimalist ladybug nail look
When we were ten, having a manicure that looked like teeny ladybugs made us the coolest girl at school for at least a week. We would still love to do a ladybug manicure today, but it's safe to say that our marketing clients would not consider our insect tips professional.
How To: Create a dazzling crystal and rhinestone manicure
Are you getting a little tired of getting the same boring French manicure every single time at the salon? Then whip out that tin of rhinestones and crystals left over from your Halloween fairy costume makeup stash and get to work doing this beautiful crystal and rhienstone manicure!
How To: Create a bloody fang vampire nail look for Halloween
Halloween is only a few weeks away, fellow goblinesses, which means it's time to begin planning for your costume, makeup, and nail look. If you're planning to dress up as a vampire this Halloween or simply want a mischevious nail look that screams "Halloween" and "Twihard" all at once, check out this nail tutorial for creating a bloody fang vampire nail look.
How To: Create a classic French manicure easily
Classic French manicures, like the LBD, will navigate you where you need to go in timeless elegance and style. And really, French manicures require little time to apply, so the next time you're headed out to your job interview or frat party try painting on this beautiful manicure!
How To: Create a white and pink striped and glittery nail look
Save your plain French manicures for work, gals - when it comes to nighttime fun, it's time to bring out the glittery, colorbursting big guns.
How To: Shape your nails into a square shape with a nail file
How your fingernails and toenails look is very telling of how well you take care of yourself. Most girls remember their face, but when it comes to lower body parts it's easy to neglect taking care of them too.
How To: Remove fingernail cuticles safely with cuticle oil and cuticle pusher
First things first, gals: NEVER, EVER use a nail clipper to clip off your cuticles. You may think clipping your cuticles off is a quick and easy way to get rid of your cuticles before a manicure, but doing so is highly dangerous because it can lead to infection and tearing.
How To: Apply nail polish neatly and make it last
Nail polish is such a fun and quick way to display your mood - or current fashion fascination - with pizazz. But we hate it when, just a day into application, we notice the first few chips and tears and cracks.
How To: Achieve a perfect at home manicure
In this tutorial, we learn how to achieve a perfect at home manicure. First, remove all the nail polish from the nails and then file them down. Use a buffer to buff the top of the nail and push down the cuticles. Clean out underneath the nails and then wash your hands thoroughly with soap, then let dry. After this, use instant cuticle remover on all of your nails to remove your cuticles completely. Use a wooden pick to push these back and remove them just to make sure you have it all gone. Af...
How To: Create cute XOXO Valentine's nails
In this tutorial, we learn how to create cute XOXO Valentine's nails. First, you will need to gather all of your nail colors and clean off your current nails. After this, paint a cherry red glitter coat to all of your nails and allow it to dry. next, you will grab a white nail polish and paint on a thick diagonal strip over the red. Next, use a thin white line to create a lace pattern on the nail, then allow to dry. Once dried, draw on hearts and "x's" on the middle of the thick white strip, ...
How To: Apply glimmery rhinestones to pink nails
In this video, we learn how to apply glimmery rhinestones to pink nails. First, you will want to have your nails done with long tips and painted any shade of pink that you would like. After this, you will need to take some rhinestones and a toothpick along with some nail glue. Pick up the rhinestones with glue on the toothpick, then place on the nails where you would like them. You can create a French tip design, or you can place them all over the nail. After this, paint a gloss over the nail...
How To: Figure out if your have spooning nails and treat them
Spooning nails is an ailment that affect the finger and toe nails, making them brittle and distended. Watch this video to learn how to diagnose spooning nails and treat the problem if you do have it.
How To: Paint 3D butterfly fingernail polish stickers for your nail art designs
If you like wearing stickers on your fingernails, nothing beats the beauty and awe of homemade nail stickers, and this video will show you how to paint miniature butterflies using nail polish and a piece of plastic. It's a careful mix of nail polish colors that takes a delicate hand, but anyone who paints their own nails probably already had the skill of steadiness.
How To: Paint homemade fingernail stickers with nail polish
Instead of buying stickers for you fingernails— make them! This video will show you a method of making your very own fingernail sticker creations using nail polish and a plastic bag. You basically slop the nail polish on the plastic bag, into a small design of your choice, and let dry for six hours. Then, they're ready to be applied to your nails.
How To: Thin clumpy old nail polish
If you have a lot of types of nail polish, some of them probably languish, don't get used, and get clumpy. But now you want it again! Watch this video for an easy trick that will get your clumpy nail polish thin and working again.
How To: Get a nail polish stain out of the carpet
Nail polish is hard to get off of your nails, and your carpet is no different. If you spilled nail polish on your carpet while painting your toes, watch this video to learn how to get the stain out for good.
How To: Create a rocker chic teal, gold, lace, and bullion nail look
If you've got all day and have a nail obsession, then this is the perfect nail polish and decor experiment for you. Check out this manicure tutorial to learn how to create a rocker chic look with teal nail polish, flecks of gold nail polish, lace, and bullion for a studded opulence.
How To: Paint short nails with a funky hot pink design
In order to paint nails with funky hot pink design, you will need the following: a base coat, a purple nail polish, a nail plate, stamping nail polish, a stamp, a top coat, gold glitter nail color, and a scraper.
How To: Deep-cleanse your nails
In this video, we learn how to deep clean your nails. You will need to have Talika Instant Manicure where you can buy online or in store. This will remove all the impurities from nail and leave them looking clean. To start, remove the packet from the box and pour it into a bowl. After this, pour water into the bowl and dip your fingers inside. Wiggle your fingers in the mixture for around three minutes, then wash and scrub your hands with a nail brush. Get down underneath the nail and in the ...
How To: Paint a geometric pattern on your nails
In order to paint a geometric, tribal, ornamental design for your nails, you will need the following: base coat nail polish, hot pink nail polish, a gold/brass/copper nail polish, a dark nail polish, and a clear top coat or a shimmer.
How To: Paint a black & white French for short/shorter nails
In this video, we learn how to paint a black and white French design for short nails. First, paint a diagonal stripe down the nails with white nail polish. You may need to apply two coats of white polish to get a strong color on the nail. Let this dry, then grab a very fine brush and use black nail polish to paint a design onto the white part of the nail. Apply dots and different lines to make the pattern turn out how you want it to be. When finished, you will have a beautiful nail design tha...
How To: Create Halloween inspired skull nails
In this video, we learn how to create Halloween inspired skull nails. First, apply a base coat to the nails before applying anything else. After this, apply a black nail polish to the entire nail and allow it to dry. Now, take a silver nail polish, and draw a skull shape onto the nail. Use your black nail polish to create the eyes in the skull, then use a nail brush to create the shape of the head and bones underneath the skull. Let the nail dry, then repeat this on all your nails for a spook...
How To: Create a nautical inspired nail look with ocean waves and fish
Not that we have anything against painting on an aubergine nail polish for a night out on the town, but why not get a little inventive next time you do your nails by creating unique designs? Become a nail Picasso by checking out this nail tutorial for creating nautical-inspired nails featuring ocean waves, jumping fish, and pretty rhinestone air bubbles.
How To: Apply a twisted polka dot art design to your nails
Julie teaches us how to apply a twisted polka dot art design to your nails in this tutorial. you will first need to make sure you have a pink and white nail polish that are quick to dry. Now, paint your nails pink over the entire nail and allow them to dry all the way. After this, grab a white nail polish and paint the top of the nails, like you are creating a French tip on the top, do this to all the nails and allow them to dry. Next, pour some of the white nail polish onto a piece of plasti...
How To: Creat white, purple & black swirl nail art
In this video, we learn how to create a white, purple, and black swirl nail art. Start off by applying purple glitter to the side corner of the nail. Next, draw on a black thick line underneath the purple, followed by a swirl at the end of the line. Then, take white nail polish and make the same line underneath the black line. Make sure you let the black dry before you paint the white on underneath it. When all colors are dry, apply a clear coat of nail polish over the designs. Now your swirl...
How To: Create a New Year's purple nails look
In this video, we learn how to create a 2010 New Year nail look. First, apply a dark purple nail color to the top half of the nails. Now use a clear nail polish to push the purple color down to the middle of the nail. Next, apply a black color to the very top of the nail and then use the clear polish to again push the color down and blend all of them together. Next, use a dotting tool and clear polish to pick up rhinestones or nail rocks and apply them to the tip of the nail where the color i...
How To: Paint palm tree nails
In order to paint palm trees on your nails, you will need the following: white matte base nail polish and a variety of other colors. You will need toothpicks, if you do not have fine brushes in your polish.
How To: Paint a vintage French manicure
In order to create/paint a vintage French manicure, you will need several different nail polishes and a toothpick. You can use any combination of color that you want: e.g. neutral and purple and golden rose 10 and golden rose 31.
How To: Create holiday red, green, and gold wreath nails
Create holiday red, green, and gold wreath nails
How To: Create swirly black & white nail art
Create swirly black & white nail art Use base and top coat, black and white nail polish and paint brush nr 2/0.
How To: Paint rainbow nails with rhinestones
In this tutorial, we learn how to paint rainbow nails with rhinestones. First, paint the nails light blue and let them dry. After this, grab several other colors, enough so that you have the colors of the rainbow. Now, paint lines onto the left hand corner going diagonally across the nail, making each line next to one another. After you get to the very tip of the nail, let the colors dry completely. Next, paint on a clear coat on top, then apply a pink heart rhinestone on the bottom corner of...
How To: Design Christmas holiday winter nails
In this tutorial, we learn how to design Christmas holiday winter nails. First, purchase acrylic nails and paint them a burnt orange or copper color. Now, take a very small and pointed brush and dip it into red nail polish. Draw a candle onto the acrylic nail, then paint green around it to make holly and yellow above it to make a flame. Set this aside and let it dry, then continue to decorate the rest of your nails with either the same design or something else Christmas related. Apply to your...
How To: Apply gold leaf to your nails
In this video, we learn how to apply gold leaf to your nails. First, paint your nails with a dark purple color over the entire nail, then let it dry. After this, apply a clear coat of nail polish and cut out small pieces of gold leaf from a large sheet. Once you have these broken apart, grab them with a toothpick and drop them down onto the nail in the spot you want them to be. You can place around two leaves on each nail. do this for each leaf, then apply the clear coast of nail polish over ...
How To: Create a black, white & purple nail design
In order to create a black, white, and purple nail design, you will need the following: black acrylic paint, a paint brush, purple glitter nail polish, white nail polish, and a shaping tool.
How To: Paint a blue & sparkly silver tip French manicure
In this video, we learn how to paint a blue and sparkly silver tip French manicure. First, grab a dark blue nail polish and apply it to the entire nail from top to the bottom and on the sides. Next, drop on clear polish to the top of the nails and brush it on. Now, take a silver glitter polish and paint it onto the very top of the nail until you have a thick layer that looks like a French tip. Repeat this process on all of your nails, then wait for them to dry. When dry, you will have beautif...