Rio Nails

Rio nails bring out the fire in you! Don't be afraid to stand out with this easy but effective style.

You will need:
Red Nail Polish
Thin white, yellow and gold/red glitter Nail Art Pen
(Bought off ebay or from Argos or some drug stores)
Clear Nail Polish
&
A Steady Hand!

(In the photos i have used fake nails as it is easier to paint them and glue them on later. However, the style is easy to complete on your own finger nails.)

First, paint your nails red. If the polish is fairly thin, do 2 coats.

Next use the white nail art pen to create 2 stripes going from the bottom corner (either side). Try to use a 'flicking' motion for better effect.

Using the yellow nail art pen repeat step 2 on top of the white flicks but slightly to one side.  

 

Next, use the glitter nail art pen and carry out the flicking motion between each of the other 'flicks'.

Finally, put a layer of clear nail varnish over the top to lower the risk of chips, but also to give the finishing product a glossy shine.

If you don't want to paint all of your nails in the same way, I find it also looks good on just the thumb or ring finger or both.

Enjoy!

H.

Tuxedo Nails

Tuxedo nails can be used for a black tie event or what ever takes your fancy! Its a classy style that is easy to achieve.

You will need:
White Nail Polish
Thin Black Nail Art Pen
(Bought off ebay or from Argos or some drug stores)
Tooth Pick (optional)
Clear Nail Polish.
&
A Steady Hand!

 

 

 Paint your nails in 2 coats of white nails polish. (To coats so that the colour is thick)

Next, using a black nail art pen drawe 2 lines from the corner of your nails to meet at the centre of the tip. Then fill in the 2 triangles on the edges. 

 

Using the black nail art pen form a cross that will act a the bow tie.

 

 

Once again fill in the triangles.

 

 

Place 2 dots of black polish (use a tooth pick of pencil if easier) to act as the buttons between the 'V' already in place.

Finally, put a layer of clear nail varnish over the top to lower the risk of chips, but also to give the finishing product a glossy shine.

If you don't want to paint all of your nails in the same way, i find it also looks good on fust the thumb or ring finger or both.

Enjoy! 

H.