NEON NIGHTSBack in the day neon nails were one of the hottest beauty trends, and like so many 80's trends they're back with a vengeance! So put away your black polish for now tap into your inner Punky Brewster with candy-coloured nails.
How to rock neon nail polish: (Source: ElleGirl.com)
Be prepared
Always push back your cuticles before applying a bright polish – any irregularities around the nail will show up when you paint. Apply cuticle oil or treatment around your nails and push them back with an orange stick.
Get shorty
Neon polish looks best on super short nails. Cut your nails down with clippers to about 1/4” beyond the edge of the nail.
Round it off
File your nails in one direction at a 45 degree angle and use a smooth emery board to round the edges—rounded nails won’t chip as quickly as squared off nails.
A solid foundation
Start with a clear base coat to prevent the color from staining your nails. Let it dry completely before applying the polish.
Start strong
To get the purest bright shade, prep your nails with a white basecoat. It will neutralize any pink in your nails and make the neon really pop.
Staying in control
When painting on the color, control the amount of polish you have on the brush so you don’t get clumps. Use wide strokes, fanning the brush across the nail—try to do the whole nail in three passes.
Be patient
Wait one minute after the first coat and then paint a second—for Day-Glo colors, you want the polish to be opaque, not sheer.
Seal the deal
Finish with a quick-drying top coat to seal in the color. Run the brush along the edge of your nail to seal the tip and prevent chips.
Touch it up
When you’re finished polishing, dip a cotton swab into nail polish remover and carefully clean up any smudges. Mistakes will show if you color outside of the lines at all!
Pair bright shades with white and black clothes to look like a chic sophisticate. Wear them with contrasting solid colors or prints that include the shades for a fun day look.
How to rock neon nail polish: (Source: ElleGirl.com)
Be prepared
Always push back your cuticles before applying a bright polish – any irregularities around the nail will show up when you paint. Apply cuticle oil or treatment around your nails and push them back with an orange stick.
Get shorty
Neon polish looks best on super short nails. Cut your nails down with clippers to about 1/4” beyond the edge of the nail.
Round it off
File your nails in one direction at a 45 degree angle and use a smooth emery board to round the edges—rounded nails won’t chip as quickly as squared off nails.
A solid foundation
Start with a clear base coat to prevent the color from staining your nails. Let it dry completely before applying the polish.
Start strong
To get the purest bright shade, prep your nails with a white basecoat. It will neutralize any pink in your nails and make the neon really pop.
Staying in control
When painting on the color, control the amount of polish you have on the brush so you don’t get clumps. Use wide strokes, fanning the brush across the nail—try to do the whole nail in three passes.
Be patient
Wait one minute after the first coat and then paint a second—for Day-Glo colors, you want the polish to be opaque, not sheer.
Seal the deal
Finish with a quick-drying top coat to seal in the color. Run the brush along the edge of your nail to seal the tip and prevent chips.
Touch it up
When you’re finished polishing, dip a cotton swab into nail polish remover and carefully clean up any smudges. Mistakes will show if you color outside of the lines at all!
Pair bright shades with white and black clothes to look like a chic sophisticate. Wear them with contrasting solid colors or prints that include the shades for a fun day look.
Source: http://popstylejamaica.com
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