Just when I thought my Rainbow nails were my favourite so far in the challenge, along came the gradient nails and replaced my love in an instant. I couldn't believe how stunning the combination of black and blue would look together. It's a truly simple design that is very popular with the DIY nail polish crowd.
You basically just need an opaque black polish; here I'm using Nabi Cosmetics Black which has a really thick formula and is opaque in one coat. Next you sponge on a bright blue colour from the tips to halfway up the nail bed to form your gradient.
Stay tuned for Day 11: Polks Dot Nails and be sure to stop by Jayne's blog Cosmetic Proof and Traci's blog DrinkCitra to see what gorgeous designs they also created for this challenge!
Happy Gradient Nails!
XOXO
Naomi
This really is simply stunning...
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Deletethat is beautiful, looks very cool
ReplyDeletethank you! you should definitely try this out
DeleteI am totally in love with this look! You use a small sponge to get the blue part on??? I have got to try this--I paint my nails every week---I'm a nail polish junkie. Just ordered from Avon a black nail polish that when it's still wet, you dip the tips in a little pot of silver glitter, let it dry then put on one layer clear top coat. Can't wait to try it out!! New GFC follower from the WED. Blog hop. Would love it if you could visit my humorous blog site and follow back--I'd be very grateful if you could. Thanks for sharing! http://Menopausalmother.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteyeah just a regular makeup sponge, start from the bottom of the nail and just work your way upwards.
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This is gorgeous! I think gradients are my favourite!!
ReplyDeletegradients and dots for me...it's just that they are so easy to do and the effects can be so stunning
DeleteThese look AMAZING!!
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Deletesimple but totally stunning! I love it
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thank you darling! you blog is lovely
DeleteJust found your blog through Beautylish, I LOVE this mani!! It's funny how sometimes the simple designs can just make you think "DUH! Why didn't I think of that before?" Beauty!
ReplyDeleteOh for sure! thank you Kayleigh!
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DeleteWhoa! Naomi!! This is gorgeous!!!!
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Delete*gasp* so beautiful!
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So cool!! I definitely need practice on this style!
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It's really simple but of course practice makes perfect
DeleteI am yet to get a gradient nail right :(
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What a lovely combo! And great job! My gradients never look this flawless :)
ReplyDeleteWhat China Glaze blue is that?
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks :)
Tatiana