I think by now you can all see that I love dramatic nails of every kind. The combination of glitter and huge shiny rhinestones gets me everytime!
So I decided to show you all how to construct drama like this on your talons.
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WHAT YOU NEED:
You need a shimmery base polish, I chose Essie on a Silver Platter.
Also a very dark metallic, that matches the base nail polish, I used China Glaze Scandalous Shenanigans.
You will also need some striping tape and all kinds of rhinestones, preferably they should somehow fit the colors of the polishes.
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Step 1: Apply the base nail polish.
Step 2: Apply striping tape, the more lines you want, the more tape you need.
Step 3: Paint over the tape and then quickly remove it to get the best results.
Step 4: Apply the round rhinestone in the middle of the thin line. It is the center that you build around after.
Step 5: Apply the square blue stone so it touches the round one.
Step 6: Apply the long square blue rhinestone on the base of your nails.
Step 7: Apply the long square gold stone above the round gold one. Seal it all with a gel top coat, also try and use it or the nail glue each time you applied the rhinestones so you can ensure they stay on your nails the longest possible.
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There you have it! Dramatic, graphic and shiny nails that will no doubt be a great conversation starters no matter where you are.
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