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

[CynthieLu]

Ooh lovely turquoise mix up!  It makes a beautiful skittles mani 🩵💚

Thank you for the information on the Ombre Effect @itsfi I enjoyed reading that 😃 sooo much!

[itsfi]

Thank you @CynthieLu! I was inspired to do skittle nails after seeing @RGbrown do them. I also thought that it might help me weed out some polishes that are similiar in color. That was the plan, but it hasn't turned out as expected - instead of narrowing some polishes to declutter, it's just reaffirmed that I really do *need* similar looking ones. Hahaha!

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

Decluttering? What's that? 

It's even the right color scheme 😂

[itsfi]

I love that it fits the color family perfectly! 😆 I think I’ve resigned myself to the fact that decluttering nail polish probably just isn’t going happen @RGbrown. 😂 I’m not mad about that.

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

Such a soothing choice of colors, I love your mix, and your gradients are fantastic! 😍

[itsfi]

Thank you @RGbrown! I want to work my way to doing a gradient with shades in different color families, but baby steps. 😁

[JoSometimes]

Thank you for sharing your tips about creating gradients @itsfi! I’ve watched a lot of YouTube tutorials and they always stamp/tap. And I love that turquoise colour, especially the endless recycle. 

[itsfi]

YouTube is a great resource for tutorials and nail art inspiration @JoSometimes!

[JoSometimes]

I have been down that rabbit hole many times @itsfi. It’s dangerous… 😅

[Saradestin]

I love your turquoise skittle @itsfi !! All the polishes look amazing and the gradient effect with both methods look awesome! 😃. Thank you for the explanation on the process you used on both nails. Gorgeous!!!! 🩵🩵🩵

[itsfi]

Thank you @Saradestin! I want to try to work on more nail art this summer - gradients, lines/stripes, maybe even try stamping again. It's shaping out to be a busy summer so we'll see how much I get done but I do want to try to do more nail art this summer. 

[Titian06]

The gradients look great, @itsfi !  Love the color for your skittle and gradient!  Another method is a stamping plate.  For example on the Pardon My French plate, there is a big rectangle, stripe the colors, then scrape across a few times to "mix" or "blur" where the two colors meet, pick up with a stamper and stamp.

[Saradestin]

I have had Pardon my French plate on my wishlist until next sale @Titian06 😊. I want to get two, one for me and one for my sister, and the main reason is for the possibility of doing that gradient effect with the plate. I know it will be challenging because it is a big surface but I will try until I get it! 

[itsfi]

Thank you @Titian06. I haven’t been able to get stamping to work out for me this year 😔, but I made a note about this and may give it a try later down the road. 👍🏼 

[sashalw]

These nails are kinda old but I love them! Not too long and work with everything!

 

[CynthieLu]

Very classy nails @sashalw 🤩 

[itsfi]

I love this mani too @sashalw! The swirls look fabulous with the two different polishes and add a beautifully modern, fresh, and fun look and feel next to your classic French tips. 😍 

[RGbrown]

@sashalw 

Simple with a twist is always an excellent choice. They look great! Welcome!

[JoSometimes]

Gorgeous @sashalw! French tips are a timeless look.

[GeorginaBT]

So pretty @sashalw! 

[Titian06]

Beautiful nails, @sashalw ! 🥰