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I did a nail art post some weeks back and decided to do another one since I got alot of people emailing me about it. Decorating your fingernails is a quick way to spice up your wardrobe and your mood. Currently I am sticking to the bright neon colored trend while it lasts. I mean when else will I get a chance to wear highlighter yellow and green without people asking me "what is up with that?". Now I actually can blame it on trends, ha. You can opt for just a colored nail or, go to the salon to get some designs painted on.

To be honest though, dropping big bucks on a weekly basis on custom, hand-painted designs isn't my thing, so I create my own nail art (when I have the time) with just a few easy steps which I have written out for you.

Step 1:

Gather your materials.

Colored nail polish.
Clear topcoat and basecoat.Nail art glitter pen.Nail glue.Decals, stickers, confetti – whatever decorative pieces you want to useManicure sticks
Step 2:

Plan your design. I have made this mistake more times then I'd like to admit. You don't want to get stuck with glue on your nails before you realize that you hate your design or it doesn't fit. Assemble the decorative pieces you want on a flat surface, and then lay them out for the look you want. Also, decide if you're going to decorate one nail to make a statement or if you want your entire set of nails to match. I find decorating 2 in diffrent styles (which coordinate) is easiest and least time consuming.

Step 3:

Test design for fit. Fingernails vary in size (by individual and by finger). Your pinky nail is smaller than your thumb nail. If you are doing a full set with the same design, test the design by holding it against your smallest and largest nails to determine if you like the look on each.

Step 4:

Prepare the surface. You can apply nail art to a nail already painted the color of your choice or a clear coat. Make sure that your nails are clean and dry before applying decorative items.

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