WARNING: Many band-aids were harmed during this operation.
I don't know about you, but my talents do not lie in the realms of nail art. I can barely paint my nails let alone paint fancy roses on my toes. So, today my friends if you find yourself not flourishing in the arts of the nail or maybe you're simply tired of painting delicate roses I think I've found a solution~ Our solution lies in the precious hands of a band-aid. Yes, a band-aid.
Have you ever wanted cute little polka-dots on your nail beds after gazing at perfect manicures on pintrest all day? Or maybe you find yourself thinking how in the world did that girl on the train manage to paint Van Gough's Starry Night on her nails with nothing but a toothpick?! Well I'm no Van Gough and neither am I the girl with the tooth pick, but I've got some pretty rad polka-dots~ How did I get these polka-dots you ask? Well if you read ahead I'll tell you exactly how~
What You Need:
-Band-aids (Make sure your band-aids have visible HOLES)
-2 Nail Polishes (one shade for your base + one for decorating)
-Scissors
Optional:
-Toothpick
What You Do:
1. Paint your nails the base coat color of your choice
Wait to DRY~
2. Take bandaids and cut the edges/sides with holes on it
3. With the new band-aid sides/edges tape them to your nails
TIP: If the holes on your band-aids are too small stretch your band-aid so they are more prominent
4. Paint over the band-aids with your second nailpolish as if you were painting your nails or simply adding a second coat!
5. After the polish has dried peel off the band-aids!
Marvel at your 10 minute cute polka-dot manicure~
Optional: Use a toothpick to fix any mistakes or to add any polka-dots that are missing
If I don't say myself this pintrest experiment was another success! I'm beginning to feel a bit of
Wow! Too many questions in a row. Sorry, I just can't help it~ I'm really enjoying making this series for you all and I hope you enjoy reading it!
Well until we meet again lovelies sending you lots of love and light.
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Wow this looks like a promising technique :O
ReplyDeleteI've never thought of using band aids before but definitely gotta try this out the next time I feel like polka dots on my nails! Thanks for sharing (Also, your blog is just so cute)! <3
Micky♡
http://princessfromjupiter.blogspot.com
Awww thank you so much Michelle! You are just too sweet <3
Deleteyour nails are so cute! great tutorial :)
ReplyDeletexx Sera | STARDUSTBOHEMIAN.COM
All thanks to a band-aid ;)
DeleteI'm always seeing complicated and amazing nail art on Pinterest that no way in a thousand years I would be able to do haha. This is great and really simple! I've would using the tip of a push pin is helpful if you don't have any fancy nail tools lying around.
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Girl, oh how I know what you mean! Some of dem girls be Michael Angelo and they don't even know it~
DeleteHaha yes this is such a good idea! I totally need to try this too! x
ReplyDeleteJasmin Charlotte
I hope you do, Jasmin :)
DeleteThis is such a great idea! I'm ok with nail art, but only if it's on my left hand haha ♥
ReplyDeleteAmy xx
Little Moon Dragon
Thank you, Amy! That's okay your right hand forgives you haha
DeleteI use a tooth pick or the end of a bobby pin to create polka dot nail art. It's really because I'm not that good with my hands either!
ReplyDelete✿ http://www.annebee.net ✿
That's a really neat idea, Anne~ Thanks for sharing <3
Deletethis is such a great idea, thanks for sharing :)
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Thank you, Lily <3
DeleteI'd never thought of this! I can't wait to try. Such a fun summer idea.
ReplyDeletexx, Pia
http://gymbagsandjetlags.com
Nothing like a cute polka dot nail <3
DeleteSuch a cool idea, must give it a try
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I hope you get a chance to! Tell me how it goes <3
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! The things you find on pintrest are amazing xx
ReplyDeleteAbi | abistreetx.blogspot.co.uk
The land of pintrest has too many great things <3 <3 <3
Deletegreat tip! I suck the most at nail art so maybe i shall give this a go :)
ReplyDelete- Mariah-Ruthel
http://mariahruthel.blogspot.ca
Well this neat trick will make you a pro ;)
DeleteThat's such a unique and creative way of doing it! I just use my nail art dotting tool but this sounds so cool x
ReplyDeletehttp://whiteshirtchic.blogspot.co.uk/
Well if you're ever in a rush this is a perfect way to go about getting a quick mani~
DeleteI suck at nail art too, don't worry, I feel you, hahaha. I've seen this hack around lately and I've been wanting to try it out! So good to know it works! Now I don't need to spend an hour trying to paint the perfect polka dot...
ReplyDeleteMay • THE MAYDEN
No need to waste your precious time anymore, May! ;)
DeleteSuch a cool idea ! I'm following your dear !
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atwednesdaysiwearpink.blogspot.com
Welcome aboard, Carina :)
DeleteThis is such a good idea, I adore the colour combination!
ReplyDeletehttp://njcdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/
I've really been digging pastels this summer!
DeleteHuh, who knew this would work. Great idea though.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to nail art, all I can manage is the reverse french manicure.
(P.S- I have very little patience when it comes to nail art)
-Rupsha | Blog-Lovesicklilac | Twitter-b_rupsha
I'm super paitent, BUT not when it comes to nail art! So I feel you haha
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