Galaxy Nails

Try It! Nail Art

Posted by DK Books

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The Galaxy manicure uses a simple technique that puts the cosmos at your ngertips. By layering colours with a sponge and adding lots of sparkle, you can create a whole universe of designs.

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You Will Need (8 things)

  • MATERIALS

  • Shimmer Top Coat
  • Cosmetic Sponge
  • Dotting Tool
  • Nail Polish palette
  • Glitter Nail Polish

  • POLISH COLOuRS

  • Black, White, Blue, Green & Purple Nail Polish

Steps (9 steps, 25 minutes)

  1. 1

    Polish your nails black. Let them dry for a few minutes.

  2. 2

    Apply a shimmer top coat over the black polish and let it dry completely.

  3. 3

    Use a cosmetic sponge to apply a textured band of white polish across each nail. Do not cover the whole nail.

  4. 4

    Use a cosmetic sponge to apply some blue polish over the white areas.

  5. 5

    Repeat step 4 with green polish, filling in more of the white space.

  6. 6

    Fill the remainder of the white space by sponging purple polish onto the nails.

  7. 7

    If needed, sponge some black polish around the colours you added to define the galaxies.

  8. 8

    Using a small dotting tool and white polish, apply a few ‘stars‘ to your nails. Let your nails dry.

  9. 9

    Finish by sponging your nails with fine glitter polish to add a subtle amount of sparkle.