How to Paint Ladybugs on Your Nails

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

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Nail Files
• Nail Polish Remover
• Nail Strengthening Polish
• Toothpicks
• 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.

[lizzo]

on 6/12/2009 this works absolutely great! i don't see how it doesn't work! i tried it, and it is soooo cute!

[Nicci]

on 10/24/2008 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]

on 10/24/2008 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.

[BlaBla13]

on 6/18/2008 Yhis is awful it doesent work absolutely awful never using this website again!

on 6/30/2006 A tip for making fun colored flowers on your nails is to get sparkles. Tiny colored sparkles work well as the middle of the flower if you feel that you hand circle didn't come out good.