Sunday, May 6, 2012

Glitter Gradient Mani: an easy but gorgeous way to spice it up!

I have a huge final project to do that's due Tuesday (due Tuesday = do Tuesday??) but here I am posting blog updates ahead of time. The few weeks I didn't post anything I continued to do my nails... so, I have SO many manicures I still need to show you guys. This gradient mani is one I just did yesterday.

First and foremost, let me show you the INSPIRATION of this manicure:

This manicure was done by the owner and creator of Cult Nails, Maria. Maria posted this on Instagram a couple of days ago and I fell in love!

I've never tried a glitter gradient (or ANY gradient) before so I thought I'd give it a shot! Here is my version!





Did you notice something different about these pictures?...
....that's right! They were taken of my LEFT hand instead of my RIGHT! I am a leftie, so my right hand always comes out a smidge better than my left. Take a look at how wonky the nails are on my right hand..

 

My middle fingernail broke and the others are awkwardly too long.. I just didn't want to trim too much on the other nails because they are looking good! I just couldn't take taking all of my pictures of these nails at their random lengths, so I decided to give my left hand some time to shine. ;-)

What I Used:
1 coat of OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
3 coats of Cult Nails Devious Nature
1 coat of Icing Tiger's Blood (Cult Nails Captivated dupe) sponged on
1 coat of Poshe Top Coat

I'm so happy with how this came out. I was feeling unsure midway through but I love my end result. Devious Nature was more watery and runny than I expected. Two coats may have been sufficient but I simply preferred the look of three instead.  

What do you think? Do you like this look? Have you tried it before, or do you plan on trying it?

5 comments:

  1. This is really lovely!! :D I love glitter tips! :D

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  2. I actually really like this pink on you and was worried in general about how it might look. Very nice!

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  3. Cute mani. Funny thing - your right hand nails look just like mine.. pinky & ring are long, middle is a nub, index is short. Same story too - broke my middle fingernail, didn't want to trim the others. On my left, I broke my pinky nail, the rest are long (long for me anyway, 1/8" to 3/16" past the fingertip) I'm actually trying to figure out if I can cut a slice off of the right pinkynail, and splice it onto the left, so I can have a blogworthy hand again... So, my nails are all messed up right now, and I can definitely sympathize with you here...

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  4. lovely mani Emily.. visiting ur site for the first time and loved it.. newest follower.. take care..

    indianbeautyforever.com

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  5. This looks so gorgeous on your nails. I especially love the golden glitter!
    Best!♥

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