how to: glitter tip manicure

January 2, 2013

glitter tip manicure

i was excited to share this diy mani with glitter guide and i love it because it’s delicate, and sparkly! thank you to my friend julia for modeling this lovely look!

Looking to add some last minute sparkle to your New Year’s Eve outfit? Today our beauty contributor Erin shares a quick and easy glitter tip manicure!

MATERIALS

  • Nude nail polish
  • Glitter nail polish
  • Top coat nail polish
  • Nail file, clippers, soap & water

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Wash hands and nails with soap and water to ensure polish sticks.

Step 2: Clip and file nails.

Step 3: Apply two coats of your favorite light pink/nude nail polish — we love “Adore-A-Ball” by Essie. Let dry 15-20 minutes.

Step 4: Lightly dab the glitter polish to the tips of your nails and gently move it around until it’s in place and covering the tip of your nail. Our favorite is “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Deborah Lippman.

Step 5: After the glitter layer of the manicure has dried, apply a top coat to seal. “No Chips Ahead” by Essie is our go-to.

sparkle tip nails 1

 

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5 comments

  • http://twitter.com/KenzeLee Mackenzie Lee

    This is adorable! I did a gold tip for NYE using a gold sharpie!

    X Kenziewww.CaveGirlintheCity.com

  • abucco10

    This is too cute. I’ve tried a gold tipped mani with a sharpie before, but I like this better!

    AlyssaThe Glossy Life

    • http://www.thesparkle.net/ erin

       thanks, alyssa! i just love the texture you get with the sparkles. looks so dainty!

  • Lloydandwolf

    sooo cute. will definitely have to try this out sooon!

  • http://thingstoholdandstir.blogspot.com/ amanda

    metalic lippman nail varnish is the best on the market i find.  your mani looks fantastic!

    amanda
    http://thingstoholdandstir.blogspot.com/

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