Mani Monday >> Valentine's Day Nail Tutorial

I was really inspired by the Essie Bachelorette Bash nail color and created this nail tutorial for you girls. Hope you like!

What You Need

-Nail File

-Base Coat

-Pink Polish

-White Polish

-Metallic Silver Polish

-Hot Pink Polish

-Pink Shimmer Polish

-Clear Top Coat

-Makeup Sponge

Directions

1. Prep your nails by filing down to your desired shape.
2. Apply one layer of base coat then let dry (I'm using the Essie Grow Stronger base coat).

3. For the thumb, apply 3-4 coats of a sheer pink polish (I'm using OPI Isn't That Precious). Then using the hot pink polish, draw a small heart in the lower left corner (I'm using Essie Bachelorette Bash).

4. For the middle finger, apply 2 coats of a metallic silver polish (I'm using Sephora by OPI Bring On The Snowflakes). For the ring finger, apply 2 coats of a hot pink polish (I'm using Essie Bachelorette Bash). And for the pinky finger, apply 3-4 coats of a shimmer pink polish (I'm using Sephora Hello Kitty Frosted Cupcake).

5. For the index finger, apply 2-3 coats of a white polish (I'm using NYC French White Tip).

6. On a makeup sponge, apply a few coats of white, pink, and hot pink polish in a horizontal stripe pattern. Then carefully sponge it onto the index finger -- you will need to do this a few times depending on how opaque the polishes are and how opaque you want it to me. It doesn't have to be perfect because we are aiming for an ombre effect.

7. Finish off all the nails with your favorite top coat (I'm using Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat).

Links Essie >> Grow Stronger Base Coat
      NYC >> French White Tip 134A
      OPI >> Isn't That Precious
      Essie >> Bachelorette Bash
      Sally Hansen >> Celeb City
      Sephora Hello Kitty >> Frosted Cupcake
      Seche Vite >> Dry Fast Top Coat