Topping our wish lists this season: sporty gear and graphic nails.
By Annie Tomlin, Self
[post_ads]This year, sporty gear and graphic nails land at the top of our holiday wish list. So for a few ways to get festive without a lot of fuss, we asked NYC nail studio Paintbox to share a few cool (and chic) nail art looks. These metallic manis are easy enough for even novices to create, so grab your kit and get ready to shine.
[post_ads]This year, sporty gear and graphic nails land at the top of our holiday wish list. So for a few ways to get festive without a lot of fuss, we asked NYC nail studio Paintbox to share a few cool (and chic) nail art looks. These metallic manis are easy enough for even novices to create, so grab your kit and get ready to shine.
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In The Club
For a fresh French, cover each nail with one coat of metallic polish, then skim the tip with an evergreen hue. Pro tip: Wield that brush with confidence! “If you move too slowly, that’s when the line gets wobbly,” says Paintbox creative director Julie Kandalec.Polishes: Diorific Vernis in Gris-Or, $28; Essie in The Perfect Cover Up, $9
In The Club
For a fresh French, cover each nail with one coat of metallic polish, then skim the tip with an evergreen hue. Pro tip: Wield that brush with confidence! “If you move too slowly, that’s when the line gets wobbly,” says Paintbox creative director Julie Kandalec.Polishes: Diorific Vernis in Gris-Or, $28; Essie in The Perfect Cover Up, $9
2
Silver Belles
Tinsel tones add a flash of shimmer to a clean, angular design. After painting the entire nail white, apply a quick-dry top coat to prevent smudging. For the silver and pewter triangles, create the outline with a fine striping brush, then fill with a regular polish brush.Polishes: Morgan Taylor in Could Have Foiled Me, $9; Ginger + Liz in Ice Queen, $12; CND Vinylux in Grommet, $11
Silver Belles
Tinsel tones add a flash of shimmer to a clean, angular design. After painting the entire nail white, apply a quick-dry top coat to prevent smudging. For the silver and pewter triangles, create the outline with a fine striping brush, then fill with a regular polish brush.Polishes: Morgan Taylor in Could Have Foiled Me, $9; Ginger + Liz in Ice Queen, $12; CND Vinylux in Grommet, $11
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Slice Of Ice
The best thing about this crescent design? “It’s organic and free-flowing,” Kandalec says. “You can add a hint of metallic without going crazy.” Apply two coats of white polish, then paint on a light blue swoop, moving from the cuticles toward the free edge.Polishes: Zoya in Adel, $9; Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear in Babe Blue, $3
Slice Of Ice
The best thing about this crescent design? “It’s organic and free-flowing,” Kandalec says. “You can add a hint of metallic without going crazy.” Apply two coats of white polish, then paint on a light blue swoop, moving from the cuticles toward the free edge.Polishes: Zoya in Adel, $9; Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear in Babe Blue, $3
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The Right Stripe
This negative-space look showcases healthy, bare nails in just two steps. Start by painting a line of rose gold polish down the center of each nail. Then, to create texture (and sparkle), dab a chunky, glittery gold on top. Score!Polishes: OPI Nail Lacquer in Worth A Pretty Penne, $10; Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer in Shattered Souls, $18
The Right Stripe
This negative-space look showcases healthy, bare nails in just two steps. Start by painting a line of rose gold polish down the center of each nail. Then, to create texture (and sparkle), dab a chunky, glittery gold on top. Score!Polishes: OPI Nail Lacquer in Worth A Pretty Penne, $10; Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer in Shattered Souls, $18
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