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A great effect!
This takes some practice to get perfect but after you get the hang of it it is really easy and the effect is great.

Posted by MrsStellie from London, United Kingdom • Published See MrsStellie's 10 projects »
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  • How to create foil nail art. Nail Foils - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather your materials. I got my foil from sparkly-nails.co.uk but I have heard that dollarnailart.com has them too at only a dollar.

  • How to create foil nail art. Nail Foils - Step 2
    Step 2

    Apply a base coat and a base colour that matches the colour of your foil as closely as you can. This is so if it chips slightly or if the foil doesn't apply to your whole nail especially at the tips.

  • How to create foil nail art. Nail Foils - Step 3
    Step 3

    While you wait for that to dry cut 10 pieces of the foil. One for every nail. (with toenails you can use one for two nails and the foil is quite wide.)

  • How to create foil nail art. Nail Foils - Step 4
    Step 4

    Apply a layer of the adhesive where you want the foil just like nail varnish. Then wait around 1 minute for it to dry slightly so it is not quite fully dry.

  • How to create foil nail art. Nail Foils - Step 5
    Step 5

    Place your piece of foil on your nail then smooth it down with your finger so it sticks and covers the whole area.

  • How to create foil nail art. Nail Foils - Step 6
    Step 6

    When it is attached the top layer should peel off leaving the foil finish on your nails.

  • How to create foil nail art. Nail Foils - Step 7
    Step 7

    Repeat on all your nails, apply a top (not fast drying or it will ruin the finish) to avoid chips, and it is finished.

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MrsStellie
MrsStellie · London, GB · 10 projects
It depends on how well you apply it (if there are chips to begin with) but usually about 5-7 days.
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Devin B.
Devin B. · Frisco, Texas, US · 1 project
How long does that last?
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victoria v.
victoria v.
Couldn't we just use regular aliminum foil, and paint it or just leaving it plain (not trying to be mean)?
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