Chevron Reciprocal Gradient Nail Art

Two gradients in one nail art design.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/chevron-reciprocal-gradient-nail-art • Posted by More Nail Polish

Reciprocal gradients are created when you do two gradients on top of each other and mask off designs. They usually are done with the same colours for the gradient, but you can use different ones if you choose.

You will need

Makeup Sponge Top Coat Nail Polish Sticky Tape 2 bottles of different coloured Nail Polishes

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Description

Reciprocal gradients are created when you do two gradients on top of each other and mask off designs. They usually are done with the same colours for the gradient, but you can use different ones if you choose.

Instructions

1. 

   Paint your nails in the base colour and let it dry.

2. 

   Using a makeup sponge, create a two toned gradient with two colours.

3. 

   Top coat your gradient and let it dry.

4. 

   Tape off your nails in a triangular chevron design using sticky tape and sponge on another gradient in the reverse direction.

5. 

   Carefully remove the sticky tape and finish your design with top coat.