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Something fishy is going on here...
A cute Fish Scale design for your nail! The idea is NOT mine! a friend of mine did this and I thought it was absolutely adorable. more nail art tutorials to come! If you want any tutorials, just comment with a suggestion, and I'll see what I can pull out :)

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  • How to paint an animal print nail. Fish Scale Nail Art - Step 1
    Step 1

    FIRST: Take your teal nailpolish and paint your entire nail.

  • How to paint an animal print nail. Fish Scale Nail Art - Step 2
    Step 2

    NEXT: Paint about half your nail with another shade of blue, green, teal, or the color of your choice. I did a sky blue.

  • How to paint an animal print nail. Fish Scale Nail Art - Step 3
    Step 3

    Make a curve like so (try this on a piece of paper so that you can master the skill before putting it on your nail)

  • How to paint an animal print nail. Fish Scale Nail Art - Step 4
    Step 4

    Create a pattern like this.

  • How to paint an animal print nail. Fish Scale Nail Art - Step 5
    Step 5

    Then you're comfortable,paint the design on your nail with white polish and a toothpick. The end result should be like so. If you don't want a glitter touch, skip the next step, top off with a clear coat of polish, and you're done!

  • How to paint an animal print nail. Fish Scale Nail Art - Step 6
    Step 6

    If you want the glitter touch, take a toothpick and apply the the sparkly paint in a few of the scales. I chose only one so that it would stand out a bit. Top with clear coat, and you're set!

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Leila S.
Leila S. · 3 projects
Thank you!
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nariel
nariel · Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX · 13 projects
Awww that's so cute Happy I'll try tomorrow to had some cute nails on my radiology presentation ;D owww just lovely!
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