One of the hottest new beauty trends is having intricate designs for your nails. These designs can add a pop of color to your ensemble, or an accent nail can be a statement that accentuates the color of your other nails. While simply painting your nails one color can be a delicate process, creating nail designs can be even more complex. Using stick-on designs can save you time and allow you to have even more colorful and complicated patterns..
- Polka Dots
One of the easiest stick-on nail designs is the polka dot. You can use this design with so many colors that you can create a new look each week. Match the colors for holidays, or use your own style in choosing the colors so that you have something unique. A white background is best with vibrant colors, but if you are planning on doing something for a holiday, then consider using lighter colors on a darker background. When you create the dots on the nail, make sure you have them spaced out properly so that the paint doesn't run together to form a mass of color on top of the nail.
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Create A Picture
This is a trend that is gaining in popularity. It takes a little time to get the right look on the nails, but if you have patience, then you will have a brilliant set of nails that will have everyone talking. Begin with a pattern that you like such as a cartoon character or a building. Draw the pattern before painting the nails so that you know what piece will go on each nail.
- Stripes
These are easy to create, and you can also use a multitude of colors with the stripes. A dark background works well with stripes as the design looks bolder. Don't just stick with basic stripes that are horizontal or vertical. Try stripes that have a flourish at one end or those that combine two colors to give more detail.
- Animals
When choosing animal patterns, be sure that the design isn't too busy. For instance, you may wish to have leopard print nails, but if there are too many spots on the nail, the design can become smaller and simply look like polka dots. Make sure the pattern is bold and distinctive, highlighting the animal print well.
- Flowers
Flowers are a timeless classic, but they have developed into so much more on the nails. You can create flowers that are bold in colors and designs, taking up the entire nail. Black tips with black flowers on a clear background are also popular. Finish this type of design with a sheer cover to give shine to the nails. If you want the traditional flowers, then consider adding a bird on one of the nails as a decoration.
