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How To: Read the Newspaper From Your Nails

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter.

Reprint the newspaper onto your own nails with these 4 easy steps.

Ever wish you could create a cool design on your nails without having to pay $40 for a fresh manicure? Ever wish your nails could look something like this…

Instead of that boring solid color you’ve had sitting in your makeup bag for months, learn how to achieve your newspaper nails in 4 easy steps.

Step 1: 1st coat

Paint your nails a light gray or white color. Only apply one layer of polish, you don’t want your nail polish to be thick or clumpy.

Step 2: Isopropyl Alcohol 

Dip your nails, one by one in regular Isopropyl Alcohol. Leave each nail in for about 5 seconds.

Step 3: Bring in the Newspaper

Press your nails against some words in a newspaper article.
Make sure you press hard and leave your nail against the paper for a while. You should feel your nails sticking a bit to the newspaper when you pull them off.

Step 4: Last coat

This is the most important step. Paint your nails with a clear, no-chip polish to make sure the design stays on your nails longer. 

There you have it! Show all of your friends today’s news right from your nails! 

Tori is a senior at West Virginia University. She majors in Advertising and aspires to work in a big advertising agency after graduation. Tori was both Social Chair and Public Relations Chair for her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. She enjoys being involved in different organizations at WVU. Originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Tori was born and raised a Mountaineer. She loves to hang out with friends and be social. Tori would describe herself as outgoing, passionate, and motivated.