Saturday, June 30, 2012

Galaxy Manicure

 
Not sure if you guys have heard of the Galaxy Manicure but one word...awesome!  When I first came across this design I knew I was going to have to try it; turns out it's quite simple.
  • Start with a dark background (I used China Glaze Liquid Leather)
  •  Using make-up sponges start to dab on the colors one by one (making sure to blend) that you have picked out to use (bright pinks and purples, grayish blues, and maybe even burnt oranges will show up better when layering)
  • When you have reached you desired effect; using a dotting tool (or toothpick or the end of a bobby pin) dot different sizes of white polish for the moon and a few stars
  • Using a sheer glitter polish (I used Orly's Shining Star) lightly brush on to represent a starry atmosphere
  • Top with a quick Dry Top Coat (I use Seche Vite and of course use a base coat so the dark colors will not bleed into your nail bed and will help the manicure to last longer; I use China Glaze Strong Adhesion Base Coat)  
I received so many request for this design when I first rocked it.  I absolutely love this manicure because of the many ways you can customize it.  Instead of having just a moon try including some planets!  I say go crazy and as always make your own fashion statement...


Smoochies
 Colors Starting From Back Left to Right:  Pelican Gray, White on White
Front Row Colors Left to Right:  Liquid Leather, Shocking Pink (Neon), Flying Dragon (Neon)



 Dotting Tool