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14 April, 2013

Reverse glitter gradient manicure

Here's a quickie glitter art post for the weekend!

I've done a few glitter gradient mani's but this is my first ever reverse version. It requires the same application method but starting from the base of the nail rather than the tip, working one coat of glitter polish half-way down the nail, then finishing with another layer of glitter only going one-third of the way down the nail. 

I find glitter gradients such an easy way to dress up a plain manicure and I was really pleased with this regal combination of purple and gold:




Nail polish shades used from left:
OPI - Tomorrow Never Dies, Australis - Eureka

Thanks for looking!

18 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous combination, Vita dear...I love what you've done here! It looks very unique and you're right that it's a great way to dress up an already pretty colour. :)

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  2. Oh, I love this! Going to copy you soon, lol.

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  3. Eeeeeeeeeeeee! I'll have to try this! I've never tried reverse glitter manicures before! ^_^

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    1. It's so easy! If you've mastered the traditional glitter gradient you'll get this one straightaway!

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  4. I have always loved gold and purple in combination - and this mani is no exception - gorgeous!

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    1. Thank you Maria! Purple and gold always make me think of royalty :) xo

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  5. Ooooh, I like this! I don't think I have a glitter like that, but now I want one!

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    1. I love this little gold glitter polish too because it has the right mix of different sized glitter pieces - it makes these sorts of gradient manicures very easy! xo

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  6. This looks so fantastic!! My nails have been breaking soooo much lately, so I'll have to wait to do this. Great post :)

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    1. Funny you should talk about broken nails. I just broke my pinky nail the other day so I've now got a full set of nubbins!

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    1. Glad you like it! I think purple and gold are a natural match :)

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  8. Swoon, I was all ready to buy whatever the gold was as I was impressed from the very first image, and then I realised I already owned it! Hurrah!

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  9. GORGEOUS VIta! Holy I love it! I wish my nail beds were longer to do this!

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