Striped Tips

Striped Tips


Colors used: China Glaze Sun Worshipper (Orange), China Glaze Rose Among Thorns (Pinkish Red), Stripe Rite in Black, 


1.) Prep Nails (remove previous nail polish, file, buffer, etc..)
2.) Apply Base Coat (Optional - Some prefer not to use one)
3.) Apply 2 - 3 coats of China Glaze (Sun Worshipper)
4.) Let Dry! (This is important, to avoid smudging)
5.) Using a steady hand (or tape if you don't have a steady hand), paint your tips using China Glaze (Rose Among Thorns) 
6.) Let Dry! (10 minutes at least)
7.) Using Stripe Rite, paint a line between Orange and Pink 
8.) Draw vertical stripes with Stripe Rite (or any way you want it to look)
9.) On pinky nail, Add a stripe of purple if desired. 
10.) Finish with a Top Coat for Shine


And there you have it! I like the bright colors that China Glaze has, since they can work so well in many different designs. I decided to change up the pinky nail just for fun, 


Tips: For best results, let every color dry, even though the wait is tedious, you won't have to worry about smudging your nails. If you're in a bit of a rush, take a pea size amount of hand sanitizer, rub into hands, and lightly brush your hands over your nails. All nail polishes act differently, some need 2 coats, some need 3 depending on how thick your nail polish is. When using tape for tips, I suggest letting the 1st color dry completely, to avoid pulling the polish off with your tape. Don't give up if the pattern isn't exactly what you expected, nail art takes practice and lots of trial and error. Nail art should be unique, feel free to experiment with different colors, brands and patterns. 


Happy Manicuring!
LadyJ