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How to Paint Ladybugs on Your Nails

Turn a run-of-the-mill manicure into something unique.

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    Difficulty:
    Easy

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Nail Files
    • Nail Polish Remover
    • Nail Strengthening Polish
    • Toothpicks
    • red, white and black nail polishes
      • 1

        Paint your nails solid red with nail polish.

      • 2

        Wait for them to dry completely.

      • 3

        Paint the tips of your nails black using nail polish.

      • 4

        Allow your nails to dry.

      • 5

        Dip a toothpick into black nail polish and paint a thin, straight line down the center of each nail.

      • 6

        Dip again and make a few black dots on each side of the lines.

      • 7

        Finish your nails off by dipping a toothpick into white nail polish - or another light color - and painting two dots per nail to make eyes for your ladybugs.

    Tips & Warnings

    • If you use multiple coats of nail polish, allow each coat to dry completely.

    • A clear top coat will help your artwork last longer.

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    Comments

    • lizzo Jun 12, 2009
      this works absolutely great! i don't see how it doesn't work! i tried it, and it is soooo cute!
    • Nicci Oct 24, 2008
      whoever said that this ladybird advice doesnt work is talking total rubbish. i tried it before i even read this and they turned out perfect, soooooooooo cute and it works even better with nail art pens
    • Nicci Oct 24, 2008
      whoever said that this ladybird advice doesnt work is talking total rubbish. i tried it before i even read this and they turned out perfect, soooooooooo cute and it works even better with nail art pens
    • Nicci Oct 24, 2008
      whoever siad the lady bug nail advice doesnt work is talkin a load of rubbish. i did this on my nails before i even read this and they lukt soooooooooooooooo cute and came out perfect. works even better with nail art pens.
    • Nicci Oct 24, 2008
      whoever siad the lady bug nail advice doesnt work is talkin a load of rubbish. i did this on my nails before i even read this and they lukt soooooooooooooooo cute and came out perfect. works even better with nail art pens.

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