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Amazing nails that wowed me, will these wow you??
I haven't done it carefully, it was done in a dim light and this is the first time I've done it. but....to be honest i think it is pretty well.

Posted by Call Me Crazy from Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom • Published See Call Me Crazy's 5 projects »
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  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 1
    Step 1

    First, get all the things you need.

    1. nail polish. The colors lined up light to dark (it's easier!) (include a clear polish)
    2. Nail polish and pads if you need them!!!
    3. kitchen paper.

  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 2
    Step 2

    In your lightest color, do a base coat.
    Leave it dry.

  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 3
    Step 3

    TECHNIQUE!:

    If you aren't used to 'using a sponge', practice dabbing hard, then trailing it out, getting lighter and lighter handed as you go

    ...<-------------------Example

  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 4
    Step 4

    TECHNIQUE!:

    NOW, dab a bit of polish on the edge of the sponge. BUT, NOT on the corner.

  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 5
    Step 5

    Next, with the 2ND lightest color, dab some on the sponge, and dab it on 3/4s of the nail. More gentle towards the lighter color, and then harder towards the top of the nail. Leave it dry.

  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 6
    Step 6

    And again!! only start lower down.
    Leave it dry.

  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 7
    Step 7

    AND again! Same as last time!

    If you have got more colors, keep it up!
    ..>Also, leave them dry aswel!

  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 8
    Step 8

    NOW! If you have got an extra color--glitter nail polish--Put it on anywhere it looks best!!

  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 9
    Step 9

    After your happy, put a clear coat on.

  • How to paint a gradient nail. Gradient Nails - Step 10
    Step 10

    If your not happy that your finger nails aren't 'sparkly' enough, put a rhinestone or two on.

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