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My latest manicure. Inspired by Pinterest. I have a board of different manicure photos.

You Tube has a bunch of videos on how to do water manicures or water swirled manicures. I’d explain but seeing it written down is a detriment. It sounds so much more complicated than it is.

Basically polish colors are dropped in water, swirled around & then you dip a nail in them.  There is more to it that that but with a bit of practice it really is fairly easy.

Remember, I am basically lazy. I’m not going to make too much of an effort for anything. So if I can do it, you can do it.

Comments

  1. Andrea @ The Creative JunkieMay 18, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    omgosh, those are beautiful! I will never be able to sport such pretty nails as I have bitten mine since I was four. I pretty much don't show my fingers to anyone and everyone around here probably thinks my hands were amputated at the wrist.

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  2. Rinda1961May 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

     So awesome!!!  My daughter will love this idea.  The funny thing is that I've made ATC backgrounds with that technique but never thought about using it for nails! LOL!
    Rinda

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  3. JayneMay 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Ur nails are beautiful.....and I am going to remember your closing line and have a go when I get home :)

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  4. AlisonMay 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM

     Cool nails!
    Alison xx

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  5. Jemma SharrockMay 18, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Gorgeous nails - must show these to DD

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  6. Beverly EdwardsMay 18, 2011 at 7:51 PM

     Wow, they are gorgeous, I am going with being highly impressed and that it is way difficult :)

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  7. LosingBrowniesMay 19, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Do you dip your whole finger in there or do you use false nails?  

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  8. Comfy MomMay 19, 2011 at 11:32 AM

     thank you! I hope it worked for you.

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  9. Comfy MomMay 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM

     I dip my whole finger. I put 3 pieces of scotch tape on my skin around my nail & then set up the swirl & dip. You could do it with false nails too but I don't use them.

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  10. Pha00gecMay 20, 2011 at 12:45 PM

     Fab nails!  I can do polka dots or stripes on mine but thats about it!

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