I decided to do a skittle mani on my tips using my new Simple Pleasures polishes, but first had to deal with the fact that the brushes don't work. To remedy this, I decanted the colors I was going to use into some of my empty Dollar Tree frankening bottles. Here they are, ready for my mani.
These are all unnamed, but the peachy/coral on the left and the teal in the middle are ones I used for my last two manicures.
I then proceeded to freehand my tips. I can't imagine how difficult this would be if I had to use a konad stamp to do this! This way was quick and easy - base coat, two coats on tips, topcoat. I need to do tips more often!
Love those colors!
ReplyDeleteYou did that freehand? OMG, how steady are you???
ReplyDeletewow, love them :o
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea! I wish I had time to enter.
ReplyDeleteI like your skittle tips!! I agree free-handing takes less time than the stamp.
ReplyDelete@jaljen - Lol! Yup, I actually find it easier than using tip guides too. Who would have thought?
ReplyDeleteThe sad thing is - as much fun as this mani is, I'm BORED with it already. I just came in from the pool and have some tip wear. Time for a change!
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ReplyDeleteOh Em Gee!
ReplyDeleteI did my tips but different colors as well! xD
Wow, great job! It's been ages since I tried freehanding tips.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower through PHD's weekly challenge. I like your tips. I thought about doing a different color for each nail, but now I'm glad I decided on one design. LOL
ReplyDeletelove this!! it's like a mature skittle...can't wait to copy!
ReplyDelete@Mousie: Oh yes, you must try this sometime! The thing I loved about this is it meant minimal cleanup, so it was a very quick manicure!
ReplyDeleteooh i really like this mani! I'm going to try to practice this free hand too until it looks.. not messy.. i think doing this with a konad would be really annoying...
ReplyDeleteJust landed here, and let me say, you have some of the most beautiful nails I've ever seen, not to mention the fingers.
ReplyDeleteI love your designs, also. Definitely going to add you to my blogroll.
@Pretty - Yup, it's just practice - and even then it's not always straight (check out my index/pointer finger) and of course my right hand doesn't turn out quite as nicely as my left!
ReplyDelete@Jules - Awww... thank you! There are many lacqueristas with even more gorgeous nails and hands out there!
I just took a quick peek at your blog, and I must say, I wish I could have my nails that short and still look good. I love seeing people with shorter nails that look awesome - like yours.
I love the skittles french!Great work!
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