How to | Ombre Nails

Nail Polishes i am using. Beauty UK + Nails Inc.

Hey Guys!

So i am still really loving the ombre nails trend, and i love how pretty it looks on your nails. So i decided to do a tutorial on it, as it is deceptively easy to do! There are a few techniques to this style, but i have chosen this one as it uses less resources. I think this is an eye-catching look that you can wear everyday, and it looks really professional!!

What you need! (for this tutorial)

• Nails (well duh) 
• 2/3 coloured Nail Polishes (I'm using 3) 
• Clear Nail Polish
• Sponge(s) 
• Cotton Buds
• Nail Polish Remover

Short Version:

• Apply base coat
• Nail Polish on sponge
• Apply sponge to nail
• Get rid of excess
• Clear nail polish

If that makes no sense, then have a look at this bit:

fresh nails

For this tutorial I am using 2 Beauty UK Nail Polishes, and 1 Nails Inc. Polish. 
So first you're going to want to start of with nice, fresh, nail polish free nails that have been filed(or with plain fake nails applied). Then you choose which one of your nail polishes is the lightest and paint that on to your nails and let it completely dry before continuing.

the sponge i used

Nude Coloured Base

HOW TO APPLY

The sponge, with the polishes on it

Next, you need to take your sponge and apply nail varnish next to each other on to the sponge. I chose to put the lightest one in the middle so it blends in to the different colours, but it depends for the different ombre styles you want to achieve, so it can work in any order. Once they are on the sponge, apply it to the nail. I applied the darkest colour at the bottom so it gets lighter as it goes up the nail to the tip. 

You apply it by placing the bottom colour on first and then move it so it tips backwards ( i don't know if this makes sense) I also made it work by simply dabbing it on to the nail, keep doing this until you get the desired effect. Then you can move on to the next nail, just apply more polish to the sponge each time you want to do it. If the sponge doesn't feel right or if there is too much nail polish that has dried on it, just get a different one. I got a pack of 24 sponges for a pound in Poundland. 

When the sponge has been applied - looks rough

Don't worry if you get polish over the nail, its almost inevitable, that's what the cotton buds and nail polish remover are for. Just dip the bud into the remover and rub the unwanted nail varnish off the side of the nails, which creates a neat, professional look. 

Once you have removed the unwanted nail polish, just apply a thin coat of clear nail polish. It makes it glossy and neat, because the dabbing causes it to be rough and untidy, so this is essential for ombre nails. 

Then you're done! You have cute, lovely ombre nails! Let me know how it worked out for you! 

Finished!

You can use any nail polish you want to create cute blends of different graduated colours, it's perfect for any occasion! 

Hope it helped! Send me pictures of the results on my email HERE. Or tag me in a photo on INSTAGRAM

Hope everyone is having/had/is about to have a good day xx
lots of love,
Sam xx

Finished!!