For a fun, creative blog I decided to do a tutorial on how to create metallic like nails. To create this, use any kind of nail polish you want, but preferably a shiny, metallic like nail polish. I used Essie's Blue Rhapsody found at Ulta for eight dollars and fifty cents. For the unique look, use aluminum foil. Lastly use Beauty Secrets, hardener nail polish.
Start by cutting a square of aluminum foil, be careful not to bend it as best as you can. For each nail you will cut a small triangle, so taking your square cut out several smaller squares, then cut those squares in half for your triangles. Before you use nail polish, measure the aluminum foil against each nail to make sure that the foil reaches to the left corner of your nail, and on the right hand side, the foil does not leave the nail uncovered.
Now that you have the aluminum foil measured out, apply whatever nail polish you chose to the first nail. Wait a few minutes before applying the second coat, and right after you applied the second coat, put the triangle of aluminum foil onto the nail, in the way described in the last paragraph. The aluminum foil will most likely over lap the nail, don't worry, this will be fixed later. The important thing is to make sure the foil is all the way on the nail, not leaving any parts to stick up.
After the foil is on the nail, make sure the edges are flat before you apply the hardener nail polish which will make sure that the foil will not slide. Continue doing this until all nails are done on one hand, and let them dry before cutting the aluminum foil for the next hand.
When the nail polish and hardener has dried you can use a regular pair of scissors to cut off the rest of foil that is hanging off the nail. If there is still extra foil, just fold it under your nail for an easy fix.
Have fun with it!
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