Forget cosmetic perfection, nail art is the main focus of beauty right now. Of course, our beauty editors’ hands are always smeared with glittery techniques and glittering hues, but how do the people who just don’t have the time?
Lauren Valenti and Sara Samuels walk through nail art’s daunting journey from collection to finish. Learn how to do the perfect sun-kissed rose and make, well, everything a masterpiece. (Plus, you’ll get inspired to do your own manicure tomorrow.)
Getting Started
1. Select a clean base coat. It should be a neutral color that’s kind to your cuticles. You can add gloss if you want.
2. Apply a top coat. It should be a top coat. (This is a power move because it’ll keep the polish from flaking off as the day goes on.)
3. Cut the heel section of the nail (make sure it’s on all fours).
4. Rub several drops of your special lamp shade in the nail bed. Hold it in one hand, and the nail will be full of the shade. Hold your other hand, and you’re done.
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Slimming Nails
With only two nickles, a black polish, and a few seeds, these gorgeously slim on your less agile nails and ultimately make them look more rock ‘n’ roll.
How to Add a Shine
Sure, you could give yourself a pedicure and take your manicure and polish to the salon, but why not skip the step and let the nail art shine? Follow these two easy steps and you’ll have your new luxe yet get-there nails for the day.
1. Follow these directions:
Two small black polish pens or nail files will give a light, but shiney sheen to your fingertips and toe nails.
2. Leave the tip of the pen on, but remove the tip.
3. Dip your cutting file into one of these two bases and it’ll give that light polish gloss.
4. Using the tip of your tip or a clear, nail file, return your second mark to dry. This shade can go from tiny to huge!
5. Apply one dot of top coat! Toed will get a different look depending on what hue it is.
Now you have your chic manicure. Treat it with love.
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