Drive-me-wild nail art!

A little tutorial for a 15 minute manicure that will drive you wild!

DIY Leopard-Print Nails:

A lot of us have been a little short on cash these days, having to cut back on such things as regular manicures. Here are a few tips to keep your tips looking glamorous and fun!

What you will need:

1. Acetone-free nail polish remover (Shown: Studio 35 Beauty regular salon formula)
2. Cotton balls
3. A skin-renewing mask. I used Spa H2O Seaweed Mud Treatment.
4. Nail clippers
5. A file
6. Cuticle oil or cream. (Shown: Burt's Bee's Lemon Butter cuticle cream)
7. An orange stick
8. Clear nail polish. I used Sally Hansen Hard as Nails.
9. White Nail polish (Shown: Petites french white)
10. Any acrylic black paint
11. Toothpick
12. Paper towel
13. Polish mistake remover. I love Sally Hansen's No More Mistakes manicure clean-up pen
14. Hand lotion. Shown is my favorite, Malibu Hemp hand protector

Steps


1. Remove all old nail polish

2. Use a rejuvinating mask on your hands to remove dead skin cells and refresh with nutrients. I love the Spa H2O seaweed mud treatment. Any clay mask will do to improve the texture and tone of your hands. Place this on the skin for five to ten minutes and wash.

3. Trim your nails and file to the shape you desire. I keep mine short and rounded.

4. Next, use a cuticle oil or cream to soften rough cuticles and push back using an orange stick or metal cuticle-pusher.

5. Now you're ready to paint! Paint, using the first coat of clear poish. Let it dry and repeat one more time.

6. Paint random spots on your nails using the white.

7. Place a little acrylic black paint on a folded paper towel. Dip the toothpick into the paint and draw the rest of your spots. Feel free to use a picture for inspiration. Be creative. These don't have to be perfect.

Note: You can use any colors for this. Have fun with it!





8. Finish your nails with one more coat of clear polish to protect the spots. Let dry and erase any mistakes with your manicure clean-up pen. I find these work a lot better than a Q-Tip with poish remover.

Lather your hands in lotion, and voila! A funky, fun manicure in 15 minutes!