How To Do: Dip-Dye Nail Art...
My only problem at the moment is choosing one colour to use at a time - now, I've given up and I am using multiple in one manicure. Here we have such a simple way of achieving an exciting look and the good news is it's easy to do and doesn't have you sitting around for hours.
If you have quite long nails like mine and you want to show them off, one of the most effective ways to do so is by creating a dip-dye affect on the nail. Not only is it a great way for you to get different colours onto your nails, but chosing two shades of the same colour is in keeping with the same hue fashion trend for a/w too.
So...
Chose two colours, I've used Red Herring purples for the manicure you see here. The colours are great and the pastel works so well with the glistening darker mauve. My only criticism is that they do take quite a while to dry, so have some spare time available if you're using this brand.
1. Start by adding the base colour of your choice and applying this over the entire nail. Go over with another coat for a lasting finish and to go over any translucent areas.
2. Wait for this to dry completely and move onto adding the second colour to the tip of the nail.
3. Add as much or as little of this colour onto the nail, depending on how think or thin you want the dip-dye to look.
4. I like to make my colour quite noticeable, but still make sure that the top colour is less than half the length of the nail otherwise it will be less of a dip effect and more half one-half other.
5. Don't worry about the line between the two being straight - the more natural it is in blending between the two colours the better it will look. Start stroking the varnish at different lengths down the nail to make it look like it's dripped a little.
It's all about giving the effect that this is cool, rustic and low maintenance. Have a look at mine and let us know what you think, with your suggestions below.
FemaleFirst Jenna Fordie twitter: @Jenna_FAM
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