Day 306) Colorful striping tape mani

I've seen some people in my circles buying striping tape.
I hate to use striping tape as part of the nail art itself...even with topcoat I can't seem to let it stay in place for more than a few hours.
But to use it as a tool for creating a beautiful nail art...it's just perfect!
Time to show you what you can do with the goodie.

Step 1) I started with a sponged base of metallics

Polishes used:
- Sephora Tomorrow, Detox! 72
- Etos Metallic dark blue
- Makemeup DCC XL Digital Color Cream F29
- Maybelline Forever Strong Pro 820 Winner takes it all!
- Maybelline Express Finish 250 Deep Violet

Step 2) Then I applied the striping tape. Actually with the beautiful base colors it doesn't really matter how you apply it. Any design is gorgeous IMAO.


Step 3) Apply black nail polish over the entire nail, including your striping tape.

Step 4) Remove striping tape and apply top coat

 

Day 209) Rainbow striping tape mani

For today a striping tape nail art.

 

Material:

-Basecoat

-White nail polish

-Striping tape

-(Tape)

-Sponge

-Rainbow colors nail polish

-Topcoat

 

Step 1:

Start with a basecoat and let it dry.

Apply the white nail polish; make sure to have good coverage.

Finish it with a topcoat and let it dry.

 

Step 2:

Use the striping horizontal and vertical to make little squares (if anyone can tell me what this kind of pattern is called in English, I would be very pleased).

Apply some regular tape around the cuticles: This way you can secure the striping tapeand you'll have less mess in the next step.

 

Step 3:

Use the sponge and your rainbow colors to sponge the colors on your taped nail.

Diagonal sponging gives a nice effect.

 

Step 4:

Remove the tape and striping tape.

Finish the nail art with a topcoat and make sure your cuticles are clean.

 

Done!