Gorgeous gorgeous girls learn how to do their own nails and save their money… to buy more makeup! If like me, your Tik Tok feed is full of super-satisfying nail art, but you can't afford to shell out for an expensive manicure, why not do your own at home?! Not sure where to start? We got you girl, here are some quick tips for getting the perfect mani that will save your money…
Choose your varnish. Revolution has an endless array of shades for you to pick from, whether you go for glittery tips or bold and bright. My current favourite shades are the brand new pastel shades in the Ultimate Shine Gel Nails collection. These are fast drying, give full pigment in one coat, with a glossy gel-look finish and are only £5/$7/€4.99!
Pick your length. If you want to add extra length to your nails, but don’t want to pay salon prices for acrylics, use the Revolution False Nails Ultimate Customise Kit for flawless claws in seconds.
Choose your shape. File your tips to your favourite round, coffin, square or almond shape, depending on your preference.
If you are painting your own nails, make sure to use a base coat to create the perfect base for varnish applications. The Makeup Revolution Prep & Hydrate Base Coat also contains watermelon seed oil, to help nourish your nails.
Block colour or nail art? If you are a beginner, and not quite ready for nail art, why not try creating an ombre effect by painting each nail a different colour!
If you're feeling creative, try creating some of the summer's hottest nail trends, using simple tools you can find at home. For negative space designs, use a thin eye shadow brush for precise application. Try the Creator Revolution Precision Eye Brush Set. You can even use cosmetics tape to help you keep the nail varnish where intended.
Another big trend for this season is minimalistic. This could be anything from small illustrations to delicate lines, but perhaps the easiest way to achieve this look is with dots! To create this look, use thin brushes and tools like toothpicks and bobby pins to get precise dots without spending money on expensive products.
If you are a maximalist at heart, why not embrace the bright and bold trend and recreate this cute pastel flower look, using larger dots in different shades. You could even invert the background colour used on each nail for a mismatched look!
Whichever design you pick, remember, you can always wipe it off and start again, so don’t be afraid to experiment! Always finish your look with a top coat like this Makeup Revolution Plump & Shine Gel Top Coat for the ultimate gel-like finish for your manicure and keep your design in place for longer. This topcoat is also infused with jojoba extract for added nourishment, bonus!
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Love Isabel, from Team Revolution Beauty x
