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time you’re bored on a Sunday afternoon, need to take a study break, or need an activity for a girls’ night, look no further than here! These nail art ideas will have your friends ooh-ing and ah-ing over your artsy designs for days.
Always start out with a clear coat because that will help save your nails from discoloration and staining. Also, always try to finish with a clear coat because it gives an extra shine and prevents your nails from chipping.
Accent Nail
If you’re looking for a simple and quick painting session, use a solid color that suits your taste, but leave your ring fingers out. A hot new trend is the “accent nail,” where your paint one of your nails a different color. Pick another color to compliment or contrast the main color, use that on your ring fingers and BAM – you have yourself a fancy new manicure. If you’re feeling creative, paint a design on one nail (or more) on each hand for a complete look. You can even buy nail polishes with thin brushes at the dollar store to create these designs.
French Manicure
If you have a little more time and are feeling artistic, try a French manicure. Pick a color of your choosing – be bold. Carefully swipe the brush from one side of your nail to the other making sure to cover the entirety of the tip of your nail. It’s easier than you think! For the accent nail, paint your entire ring finger nail the color you used for your tips. Don’t forget the clear coat!
Triangle
If you’re feeling daring, try what I call the “triangle.” Pick two colors that contrast but also complement each other. Pick one color as the base, preferably the thinner or lighter color, and paint every nail that color – even your ring finger. After letting it dry, using the second color, carefully create a triangular design with a brush stroke from the bottom corner of your nail to the opposite top corner. Make the triangles on either hand go opposite directions to make a geometric look. Finally, use a thin brush to paint a “line of symmetry” on your nails between the two colors to really enhance the triangular shapes and use the same color to draw a simple design on your accent nail.
To add even more intensity to your nails, use glitter, crackle, or thin brushes to paint more designs and put a glitzy touch on your already fabulous nails!