Nail Art With TAPE

Tape nail art!  (Source: makeup.com)

Another cool manicure to add to the list!  I was looking through a magazine, and it was so easy and cool that I just had to try it.  I did this nail design a while ago, and it took me about half an hour because the nail polish wouldn't dry.  But overall, it was quite easy and very attractive.  

More tape nail art!  (Source: polishyoupretty.com)

All you need is a few colors of nail polish (ones that compliment each other of course), masking or scotch tape (NO DUCT TAPE, it will peel your polish off), and a whole lot of patience.  

Step 1)  Choose a base color for your nails.  You might want the lighter color to be the base, in case the darker color won't let the light one show.

Visual of step three  (Source: shine.yahoo.com)

Step 2)  Wait patiently for the base to dry.  Seriously!  I beg you!  The whole design will be ruined if you don't let it dry ALL THE WAY. 

Step 3)  Take pieces of tape (thick and thin triangles, circles, simple strips) and stick them randomly over the dried base coat.  Make sure that they're easy to peel off, though!  The great thing about this is that you can experiment with shapes and make your own signature design!

Step 4)  Take your other polish color and paint over your nails, tape and all.  Make sure to get all those little nooks and crannies!

Step 5)  Another long wait for the polish to dry...

Step 6)  Peel off the tape and admire your amazing design before you seal it up with some clear nail polish.  Then admire it some more!

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy making your own taped nails!