Show Me Your Nails 2.0

[Tamara76]

Due to some technical glitches with the original Show Me Your Nails Thread, I am starting a new thread with @vegchililover78's blessing (She says "hello," by the way!).

Please share your nail looks, nail art and manicures!

...And don't forget to check out @Beadshopgirl's Nail Stamping Thread for stamping inspiration! ❤️  

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Nailed-It/The-Nail-Stamping-Thread/m-p/3328865

[Mellmars1185]

@RGbrown Cool colour combo!

[RGbrown]

Thank you @Mellmars1185! I'm pretty pleased with how this one turned out ❣️

[Titian06]

@RGbrown - Love the Revlon color and the gold topper!  ❤💛💚

[RGbrown]

@Titian06 

Thanks so much! 💖

[itsfi]

@RGbrown, unexpected rainbows are marvelous - in the sky and on your nails. Love the rainbow 🌈 you created. That Pacifica topper jazzed up that orange red and the sunlight really picked up on the shimmer -  beautiful! 😍

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

I was surprised by how much I liked the Pacifica shade considering how I generally dislike gold. I won't reach for it often, but I'm glad to have it, it seems like a good shade to have on hand, unique to my collection. 💛

[itsfi]

I wanted to give ombré nails another try, this time with a glitter polish and I wanted to use some of the Black Dahlia Lacquer polishes I received in this year's lucky box. The hard part there was trying to decide which color family to work with, and ultimately went with a few colors from the group of blue polishes. 

Base color:  Orly Breathable Morning Mantra - pastel blue creme, 2 coats

Ombre layers: all 3 blues used were "Mystery" colors

Tools and steps: Tried to capture and show what the steps looked like in the spoiler. 

Spoiler

Lessons learned with this ombre mani - (1) be extra generous with the liquid latex - apply it all around the nail bed, including at the top - apply multiple layers. Applying it liberally will help with the removal; (2) it's easier to do an ombre mani with creme polishes; and (3) the top coat really does bring the look all together. 💅 

[JoSometimes]

Absolutely gorgeous @itsfi! I feel like I’m underwater with the blue and the glitter is like the bubbles. 💙🫧✨

[Saradestin]

@itsfi OMG!! This is pure perfection! 💙💙💙 It is everything I love all together right there!! 

[itsfi]

@Saradestin, the blues I received from the lucky bag from this brand are all so pretty. I had to use them for a fun mani! 💙

[Titian06]

@itsfi - Wow!  Amazing!  I love how this looks and thanks for the step-by-step pics. 💙💙💙

[itsfi]

Thank you @Titian06! 😊 It’s been fun learning to do ombré nails; it’s going by more quickly the more I do. 💅🏼 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Love it! Thank you for the step by step instructions! I really like the blues together. I checked out BDL's website and the mystery boxes were sold out unfortunately. I ended up picking out the 3 pack on Etsy like @RGbrown mentioned. These polishes look devine!

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, thank you! The blues have been a hit! 💙 Yay, you were able to pick up some BDL polishes; excited to see which colors you receive! 💅🏼 

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

FA-BLUE-LOUS! That is all 😍💙✨

[itsfi]

Thank you @RGbrown!! 😊 After sorting through all the polishes in the lucky box, I thought I’d reach first for the reds and purples, but I’ve really been enamored with the blues after doing the swatches for the hauls post. 💙

[ather]

These are from last week for Valentine’s Day! 

 

[Titian06]

@ather - So pretty!  I love the color and the hearts are too cute! 💖💖💖

[ather]

@Titian06  Thank you 😊 

[itsfi]

@ather, I love your Valentine's Day mani - how cute are those hearts?!!! 😍 It pairs beautifully with that the base color you chose. That neutral tone looks soo good on you!

[ather]

@itsfi  Thank you. I tend to stick to neutrals. But I need to branch out more!!!!