About
A variation of gradient nails that uses an opaque bottom coat and a semi-transparent top coat.
I was looking for a relatively quick and easy way to make gradient nails. It occurred to me to use a transparent color over a dark one to draw out the dark color, while modifying it.
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Note: Your transparent (see-through) color needs to be harmonious with your opaque (not see-through) color, because the transparent color won't just blend with but will cover the opaque one. For instance, this pink over purple intensifies the purple to a deep magenta. Orange and green, however, would result in a muddy brown.
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Netra H. favorited Transparent Opaque Gradient Nails 06 Mar 12:55
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Judy favorited Transparent Opaque Gradient Nails 19 May 02:42
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Marta H. favorited Transparent Opaque Gradient Nails 12 Mar 19:47
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Nicole R. favorited Transparent Opaque Gradient Nails 21 Oct 04:04
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rowanschaefer favorited Transparent Opaque Gradient Nails 21 Jul 23:23
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stephanie m. favorited Transparent Opaque Gradient Nails 18 Jul 08:05
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mlarmalade favorited Transparent Opaque Gradient Nails 23 Jun 01:47
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Step 1
My nail polishes, from left to right: Transparent - Sinful Colors 814 "Forget Now" (shimmery hot pink); Opaque - Sinful Colors 929 "Let's Talk" (deep, intense, pearly violet); Top Coat - Sinful Colors 142 "Pearl Harbor" (clear with fine white-blue-aqua iridescent glitter).
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Prep your nails as you please. I'd recommend a bare nail cleaned with polish remover or rubbing alcohol.
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