Black Rose Ombre Nails

A romantic purple and black gradient nail polish inspired by black roses.

Posted by Cat Morley

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Inspired by a bouquet of black roses from Columbia Road Flower Market, this look is achieved by creating a purple to black gradient with Mod Squad and Coffin Breaks finished with a few silver drops of You Go-Go.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Sparkly Purple Nail Polish - Mod Squad from Cupcake Polish
  • Sparkly Black Nail Polish - Coffin Break from Cupcake Polish
  • Silver Nail Polish - Look At You Go-Go from Cupcake Polish
  • Toothpick
  • Sponge Applicator

Steps (7 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    Begin by painting your nails with a coat of the lightest colour. I used sparkly purple nail polish, Mod Squad from Cupcake Polish

  2. 2

    Now paint a line of sparkly purple nail polish and a line of sparkly black nail polish onto a sponge applicator. I used Coffin Break from Cupcake Polish.

  3. 3

    Carefully place the painted side of the sponge on top of your nail.

  4. 4

    Repaint the sponge and repeat for the remaining nails.

  5. 5

    This step is optional but if you want to add a couple of rain drops to your nails. Pour out a little silver nail polish and get a toothpick. I'm using Look At You Go-Go from Cupcake Polish.

  6. 6

    Carefully dab a few drops of silver on each nail with the toothpick. Less is more with this one.

  7. 7

    Finish with your favourite clear topcoat and you're done!