Hi everyone! Today I have decided to write a post about how I do the gradient nails nail art. Many people have asked me how I have done my nails when I wear this nail art and I have received many compliments from it. Don't worry it is super easy, and I hope this post helps you to do this design.
Firstly you will need to gather all of your supplies, you will need:
As a base I will be using the lighter baby blue shade which is a 'Limited Collection' polish from Marks and Spencer's in the shade 'Ultra Violet'. I find this shade is beautiful for spring and summer as it is a light pastel colour. For the darker shade I will be using this Rimmel London Lasting Finish polish in shade 405 (Loafer love for you!) When I saw this shade in Boots I instantly fell in love. Finally, as a top coat I am using this Sally Hansen 'No Chip' polish, so that the design will last for longer.
You will also need some Q-Tips (cotton buds), a make-up sponge (which you can get relatively cheaply from the drugstore) and some nail polish remover to clear up any mistakes. I am using the Sally Hansen polish remover which has vitamin B5 and E to moisturises your nails to keep then healthy and strong.
So first off you will need to add two layers of your base polish to your nails so that your base is very opaque. You can use any colour you would like, but as you can see I chose blue.
Next you will need to paint two stripes of nail polish onto your sponge (my sponge is slightly dirty from foundation... oops). You can do this with the normal application brush from your nail polish. Tip: make sure not to use too much polish as in the finished product the shades will not look as blended.
Next you will need to dab the sponge onto the nail. It is very important that you align the stripes of nail polish on the sponge with you nail and the darker shade must be at the top. Dab very lightly and keep checking to see if you have the desired outcome. You may need to repeat this step if the gradient is not as strong as you would like.
When you have finished with the sponge your nails should look like the image above↑. Don't worry about the messy polish on the sides of your nail, as we are going to remove this later. ☺
So next, using your Q-Tip and nail polish remover, you can clear up the messy edges left over by the sponge.
Finally, (this is optional) I recommend that you use a topcoat to make sure your design lasts on your nails. Tip: Make sure to apply quite a lot of the topcoat so your design isn't smudged, and wait for a while before applying your topcoat.
Your final design should look similar to this. You may add glitter if you wish to give your design an extra bit of style.
Thank you very much for reading this post. If you enjoyed this post or found it helpful make sure to leave a comment below. Also, if you recreate this design make sure to send/post a picture on instagram my account is @abundleofemily. Make sure to follow me on bloglovin' http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/12335473.
Bye for now,
Emily xo
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