27
Jan
Posted in Nail Art, NOTD

Two super easy, super awesome manicures

I thought I’d include these two wonderfully simple nail designs in one post since one is too easy to even merit a tutorial and the other one wasn’t my idea!

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I recreated this rainbow badboy after seeing this post on Day in the Life of Dollface. She has a YouTube tutorial if you want to see how it was done in more detail :) what an AWESOME idea though, right?

It’s so easy, just paint your nails in rainbow stripes then once they’re dry, slap some black crackle polish over the top.

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It doesn’t matter if it’s not particularly neat (as you can see, haha) because any imperfections will be disguised by the cracking polish. I promise that if you try this you won’t be able to stop looking at your nails!

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This simple gradient design is even easier. I just did a couple of coats of China Glaze Peachy Keen and once it was dry, sponged China Glaze Sugar High from the tip down towards the cuticle. I applied a little more Sugar High on the very tips as another layer with the sponge to make the gradient more pronounced, and topped it with China Glaze Wireless holographic top coat (I love this with gradients). You could do this in any colours that took your fancy :)

SG1 Two super easy, super awesome manicures

So there you have it, two really simple but really effective nail designs to have a go at when you’re feeling too lazy or haven’t got the time to do anything else! :)

Signature Two super easy, super awesome manicures
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02433951023108721314 Louise

    I LOVE the second design! Oh my, I know what I’m doing this weekend! x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724343261005290 Alaina

    Beautiful!!! I love them both!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18036256769379494023 kyuubified

    HOLY JESUS BALLS. That first NOTD… I might cry. Really. Beautiful ;__;

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17158869648675757140 Gigi

    That rainbow colored polish with crackle is such an AWESOME ideaaa!!! I would have never thought of this lol.

    I’m in love with the colors in the second design though.. Reminds me of MAC’s limited edition blush called Ripe Peach. <3

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11280496331096345122 Lisa

    wow I love the gradient. that is super cute. I am so going on a hunt tomorrow for sponges to try this

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14573168233610682093 Charlie

    The gradient is stunning!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14013843581232052143 Mybutterfly63

    Both of these are so nice! x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07508302887446218534 Sparklz and Shine

    Love these!
    x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02818645649421467780 Crayon

    The first one is SO pretty! What a great idea! So thanks to you and Dollface. I think I have to try that some day… :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06085359257530258727 Shortiee31

    Oooh I think I may have to try the gradient with Rimmel Portobello Pink & Rose Libertine! Beautiful :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210 jaljen

    OK, I feel a ‘tribute’ coming on….

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05585060692489847299 Sophie Isobel

    Love both of them, definitely going to try the first one!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05819707046236618392 kay eh tea ei.

    Oooh I love the second one, such lovely colours! well done :)

    http://gh0stparties.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05264728770572661572 The Postcolonial Rabbit

    Ahhhh these are amazing! so lovely! I finally see the point of crackle polishes! x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02473237008350486574 ♥ Stacey ♥

    I love the second design! Thank you x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05476977485386202778 cathryn

    its official, i only like crackle when over crazy rainbows

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05814387318496603718 Steffie

    Love them both. The crackle rainbow is awesome.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05724402336554413748 esteeem

    they are both soooo gorgeous, I love them!! I was wondering if my GOSH holographic nailpolish would go under the crackle effect polish, might try that out, but the rainbow idea is totally awesome!
    and by sponged, how do you do it?? im amazed at how great it looks =D

    <3

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14150901068873657064 Jennifer Leigh

    That pink gradient mani looks *amazing*!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01607216029166929223 EllysMakeupbag

    The first one is so 80s, hehe! I adore the second one its perfect for summer.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18418523806583965772 May

    Gorgeous gorgeous, as usual hun! xxx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15374539851906785547 Gemx

    I love the gradient colours, they look perfect together! :)
    and the rainbow crackle looks fab, crackle hides all of my sloppy painting sins :P xxx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16602407589134326666 Charlotte Marie

    wow looks awesome!! x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10424860043335315478 Saz

    Both of these are beautiful! I shall definitely be copying! Thanks for posting :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04326188460158185336 Kim

    Wow they both look fab! Definitely trying them out :D xxx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05712360090256907991 ShaGlam

    Awesome-ness! Both of them are like nothing I have ever seen or imagined :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06577592119776939870 *Peonies and lilies*

    The second design looks fantastic! Love the glittery finish x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17683181796926676978 *~kAy~*

    i love both designs!
    I really want to get the crack polish now :P what a nice effect!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11625126197212837793 Poke The Rock

    I know what I will be doing tonight! Thanks so much for the inspiration :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15385052535871724452 Freshie

    Both of these blow my mind, bright and soo fun!

  • http://kittypolishnbags.wordpress.com/ kittypolishnbags

    I suck at sponging. You inspired me to try it again soon though!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06860188530023617086 Jo

    I absolutely love the gradient one – i really must try this soon! xoxo

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00509940306531816335 Zoe

    OH MY GOD leanne that rainbow one!!! kill me now. i need that crackle polish. thats so so good. reminds me of this weird rainbow paper i had as a kid when you wrote on it it printed rainbow stuff. so good. v.jealous of all your imats stuff, looks like it ws amazing :D xxxx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06607857142305637297 Primp and Preen

    I know I’m realllly late to this but I’m definitely going to try the rainbow one. I love all the fab nails designs that you do but this might actually be one that I can manage!