From a minimalist manicure to going all out
with glitter, staying up to date with the
nail trends can be hard.
But why not match your nails to
your mood or outfit by simply doing them at home!
Start off with a clear base coat to protect
your nails and then go in with the base colour
of your choice.
Once dried completely, paint 3 vertical lines
on your nail and drag lines across your nail
using a dotting tool or a toothpick.
Make sure to clean off the tool between drags
to ensure clean lines.
Top it up with a topcoat.
The beauty of a DIY manicure is that you can
create different designs for a customised look
If you’re looking for an overall marble
look then this hack is perfect for you.
Start off by cleaning and filing your nails to prep them.
Apply a base colour of your choice and
Pick a few of your favourite colours and dot
them onto the stamp before pressing it firmly
onto your nail.
Clean off any excess using earbuds and nailpolish
remover. Once the layer it dried, finish off with a topcoat.
A classic French manicure can be turned into
a glittery masterpiece using this tip.
Start by applying a neutral nail polish as your base.
Paint your tips with a clear polish before
dipping them into the pot of glitter.
Dust off any excess and use a brush to clean
up your nails before applying a final topcoat.
Prep your nails with a base coat and apply
your favourite nail polish.
Once dried, place on two strips of striping
tape at the tip and press it to take the shape
of your nail.
Grab a sponge and apply the second colour
onto it before dabbing it gently onto the
tips of your nails.
Carefully pull the tape off while the polish
is still wet to achieve a glamorous French look.
Don’t forget to seal it with a topcoat.
If you can’t get your hands on nail striping
tape or are in a rush, an easily available
alternative is scotch tape.
Just cut the scotch tape into thin strips
depending on the design you want and stick
them using a tweezer.
Apply your second colour over the tape and
remove the tape once the polish is semi-dry.
Clean off any excess using a brush dipped
in nail polish remover and seal your manicure
with a topcoat.
Start by applying a base coat and follow it
up with two coats of a dark nail polish.
Apply a third contrasting colour on top and
using a small piece of scrunched up cling
wrap, dab the nail polish to create a 3D marble effect.
Finish by applying a generous coat of topcoat
to protect your masterpiece.
To create a classic monochrome look,
Start with a clear base and coat every nail
with two coats of white and black, alternating
between the colours.
Cut off the tip of your toothpick to create
a flat edge and dip it in the black nail polish.
Now, create a gradient pattern of dots on
your white nails starting from the tip of
your nail going inwards.
Follow the same step with the white nail polish
and finish with a topcoat.
Take your at-home manicure up a notch with
this fanned-out look.
Prep your nails with a base coat and two coats
of a neutral shade of nail polish.
Tape the sides of your nails using scotch
tape to avoid any mess.
Now, take a small amount of blue nail paint
and remove it onto a foil.
Dip the fan brush into the colour and sweep
it across your nail from left to right and back again
Follow the same step with two more colours
of your choice for a chic look.
Once it’s dried, carefully remove the scotch
tape and clean the sides
Apply your top coat and there you have
it, a gorgeous candy stripe manicure.
We hope that these tips not only save you
some cash but also inspire you to try out
new designs right from your home!
Until next time, stay tuned and stay Glamrs.