Stripes
“Stripes are a trend that is slightly more time consuming, so save it for the weekend or a stress-free night. Even though they take a little longer to apply, the look is complicated and beautiful, and looks very well put together in any situation. Whether you’re at brunch or out for a night on the town, stripes can work with any look,” Aija explains.
How-To
- Test your colors out on your nails beforehand. Make sure that they look good together. To make your stripes pop, contrasting colors always work best. It helps to cut the brushes on the polishes you are using into more narrow versions of themselves, thus eliminating the need to touch up every few seconds.
- Using the lightest shade, apply a coat of polish to your nail, allowing time for drying.
- Depending on the size of your nail, apply about two stripes of darker colors on either side of the nail, leaving space for the original color’s stripe.
- Apply a second coat of the original, lighter color, but only on its designated area. Touch up the darker color with an extra coat over those particular stripes.
Allow ample time for drying. In this exercise, the top coat can be your worst enemy if you are not careful to make sure that your nails are completely dry. Once you’re sure, add the top coat for an added sheen and protective layer.
For more of Aija’s tips on nails and DIY looks, visit www.PrettyWomanUSA.com. Images courtesy of Nailoholic.com, FemTalks.com, and BeautyChamelon.com.
