Ever since I saw Emily’s pretty sparkly mani on Cupcakes and Cashmere, I’ve been drawn to glittery nails like a magpie to a shiny sequined handbag (that one’s for you, Lisa). I’ve seen lots of bloggers’ takes on how to do them yourself, and the easiest I found was using glitter polish and a small sponge — like an eyeshadow sponge or makeup triangle — to apply the glitter in an ombre pattern; sparsely on the nail and more concentrated toward the tip. I used Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Beige Blast as a base with an inexpensive glitter polish from the drugstore. I’d recommend a good top coat when everything dries, otherwise the glitter will snag on everything {speaks from experience}.
I’ll have to try the sponge method. I tried another method I saw on line and it ended up globbing near the tips. It was not a pretty site.
Oops that should be sight.
So cute and feminine! Love that they look very subtle, remind me of a ballerina!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
I’m digging the weekly “manicure Monday” posts! I’m going to have to try this soon!
Love the manicure! I might have to try this for TurkeyDay or Christmas!
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How pretty! I’m going to have to try this! …Though I’m sure my right hand will end up looking ridiculously bad.
xx Melina
Did this tonight with a base of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Petal Pusher and the glitter is Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Rockstar Pink! Awesome! :D
pretty hands :)
I love this color and the sparkle gives it just the right touch…
xoxo aley
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I love sparkly anything! ;) We’d love to see more posts if you want to share w us on Taaz.com – just log in and post under the Trends section!
super cute nails