7 Awesome Nail Art Designs to Try Yourself
Let me start by saying that I'm nail polish-challenged. I have a hard enough time painting a solid coat with my left hand, let alone making fancy designs. Yet after looking through these nail tutorials, I think I might actually be able to jump on the nail art bandwagon - thanks to these helpful, clever tips. Take a look at 7 of my favorite DIY nail art ideas - some featuring video tutorials, others step-by-step pictures.
1. Graffiti Nail Art
Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees sits down with BellaSugar to show us the easy way to create a graffiti-inspired nail look. All she uses are two specific brands of nail polish, and the hard work is done. (Kimmie also has some great tips for basic manicures!)
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2. Zooey Deschanel's Tuxedo Nail Art
Zooey's tuxedo nails at the Golden Globes were nothing short of adorable, so Kirbie Johnson (BellaSugar's beauty reporter) shows us how to recreate the look.
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3. Moustache Nails
Here's another video tutorial - this time from Cutepolish. This one is a little more complicated than the rest, but it's worth a shot! (Especially for those with a steady hand.)
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4. Chevron Fingernails
Here's a classic, understated way to wear some impressive nail art. You will need some tools for this one, such as nail art stamps and a scraper.
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5. The Digi Nails
This tutorial from The Hybrid Chick is actually a series of step-by-step instructions for nail adhesives. It's a great starting place for those who are new to nail art.
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6. Mixed Metals
My favorite source for nail art ideas is TheBeautyDepartment.com (a lovely beauty blog with celebrity Lauren Conrad's name on it). Here's a tutorial for a mixed-metal look; all you need is some nail polish and scotch tape.
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7. Nautical Nails
Another tutorial from The Beauty Department, this one is way easier than it looks. Even someone with the most unsteady hands (ahem) can recreate this look. And I think I just might.
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- By Michelle Horton
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