I was so inspired by “May’s 4 Simple Goals” post because I also have been trying to keep my nails painted for the last couple of weeks and last night I decided to try something a little different than just painting my nails one color and I wanted to share what it was because I LOVE how they turned out! *Please excuse the quality of my photos, it was late and dark…give me a break! :)
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I started with two of my favorite colors of nail polish from Forever 21 – they have some of the cutest colors that cost next to nothing.
I painted my nails with the grey color in the morning and let them dry all day.
Cutting thin strips of masking tape, I covered half of my nail with it, making sure the edges were completely covering the part of my nail I didn’t want painted. *Be careful what type of tape you use because if it is really sticky it will take your nail polish off.
I then painted the uncovered portion of my nails with my beloved teal color and let dry for about 10 minutes.
Carefully take the masking tape off and let dry completely.
And voila, fun nail polish for the start of a fun weekend!!
What is the most creative or fun technique you have used on your nails?
May
Aug 20, 2010 -
Ooooh, yay I really like this! I will have to try it!
Chyrl
Aug 20, 2010 -
That looks great. Wonder if blue painters’ tape would work?
j
Aug 20, 2010 -
I bet the blue painter’s tape would work…and don’t they have “post-it” tape now? That could work, too. Very nice! The secret IS waiting a day for the second color on this technique. Trying to do it all at once is just brain damage, a tragedy waiting to happen. Really like the hard, very shiny finish of this polish!
Elise Kelly
Aug 20, 2010 -
I love it! You have inspired me to paint my nails! :)
Sara G.
Aug 20, 2010 -
So cute and clever!!
Merissa
Aug 23, 2010 -
i love the two tone effect! i’ve had zebra print nails once and i love how exciting nails makes you feel!
xxmerissa
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olivia
Aug 23, 2010 -
I never thought to use masking tape for nails, they look great thanks for the tip
MayDae » Epic nail fail.:: Fashion, Design, Decor
Oct 3, 2011 -
[…] more time, I may try again – or I might just take the easy way out and paint my nails like this again…it’s at least something, right? One thing is for sure, I am going to use pinking […]
Kaylee Yarrington
Oct 3, 2011 -
How did I miss this?!! I don’t remember you doing this ever. Love it.