So lets start! First you have to choose your colours. For this time around I chose to use ONLY purple sparkles and let my natural nail come through the bottom. But I did decide to use two types of purple sparkles.
Step 1:
After applying the all important base coat to your nails, start by swiping on a coat of sparkles. DO NOT put sparkles on the entire nail! I usually start from about 2/3 - 3/4 of the way down. This is the start of your ombre. There are a lot of steps in this process!
Step 2:
Next I took my second shade of purple sparkles and added a more concentrated layer. This time I started a few millimeters from where I started the first time, creating the "faded" look.
Step 3:
Add another coat of sparkles. This time going about 1/3 of the way down your nails. As you can see by the 3rd coat the ombre really starts to show. You'll want to let your nails dry for about 10-15 minutes between coats or else when you have to pee right after you paint them, they'll smudge.
Step 4:
To finish off your ombre nails add one more thick layer of sparkles right at the tips of your nails like you're applying a french maincure. Top it off with your favourite top coat and away you go!
Don't be afraid to mix and match colours! Do a red nail with gold sparkles, or a blue nail with silver! No colour combination is wrong when it comes to glitter ;)
Next post I think I'm going to attempt how to ombre between two colours... Wish me luck! And thanks for reading!
Lots of Love,
Mackenzie :)
