DIY Beach Nail Art

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  Step 1

  The first step is the sky. For this I used a makeup sponge to create a light to dark blue gradient. Go about half way down your nail.

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  Step 2

  Next step is to paint the water and sand. This is where I started to use acrylic paint. As you can see, about 1/3 of the nail is dedicated to each section.

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  Step 3

  Next you are going to add a lighter shade of blue to the water. Gently move the paintbrush back and forth. For the sand I added a darker shade of acrylic paint.

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  Step 4

  Step four is to add white acrylic paint. Use a dabbing motion with your paintbrush to create a foamy look where the water meets the sand. Use very gentle strokes to add highlights to the water as well.

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  Step 5

  Next paint the base of the palm tree. I used a brown acrylic paint for this step.

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  Step 6

  Next is to paint the leaves of the palm tree. This can be kind of tricky but try to look at a picture of a real palm tree to get it right. I used a lighter, olive green for this step.

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  Step 7

  Almost done! Next I used both a darker green and brown acrylic paints to add shadows to the palm tree leaves.

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  Step 8

  Last step is to add top coat! Make sure to let your design dry completely before you do so. (Oh and I guess I added some highlights to the palm tree trunk in this step too.)

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