How to Paint Easy Designs on Nails
Before you get a manicure at a salon, or make a trip to buy fake nails, try painting your own designs. With some basic supplies and a little bit of practice, you can be painting professional nail designs in no time. By using toothpicks and pins instead of a simple nail brush, you can make small designs and rhinestones to add an extra level of flair to your nails. Does this Spark an idea?
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Choose a color. If you're just painting your nails for the night, it's nice to have them match your outfit. If you plan to have your nails painted for a long time, a simple French manicure is convenient.
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Paint your entire nail the color of your choice and wait for it to dry. It's faster to use a quick-drying nail polish.
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Choose another nail color that will match the first color. Place the nail brush on the bottom-left corner of your nail. In a quick, smooth motion, pull the brush diagonally to the right. The top half of your nail is now another color.
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Perfect the top of your nails by filling in any spots you didn't cover.
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To do a French manicure, cover the middle and bottom of your nails with adhesive tape and paint the top of your nails with white nail polish. Let the white paint dry and then take off the tape.
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Paint over your nails with a clear or French-manicure pink color. Let dry.
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