Hey Everyone!
My first attempt at splatter nail art was a hit amongst my friends, and as per their request I have created a tutorial so you can re-create the look yourself. My next goal is to do this on my toes…but I may need to stretch a bit first. 😉
First things first, let’s get your supplies all together. You will need:
I like to start my manicure with a base coat specifically with a nail hardener in it. I file my nails square-shaped and they tend to break right at the corners. This at least gives them a fighting chance.
Next, you’re going to do your base color. I needed two coats with this light blue color.
Next, you’re going to use scotch tape to tape up each finger. You will need to work on a single hand at a time. It’s too difficult to handle everything with all your fingers taped up. You will need one piece of tape across the cuticle, and then one piece of tape for each side. I try to line up the tape with the nail/cuticle edge and then press the tape all around so its more streamline.
After you tape up your fingers. Your going to set up your splatter area. Keep in mind this can get a little messy. When I first did this I used a plastic baggie, this time I used a piece of cardboard. You may also use a paper plate. Place 5-7 drops of polish in a little pool on the cardboard or plate. Dont try to spread it around, just drop the drops right on top of each other. Then dip the straw into the pool of polish.
Now quickly with a quick puff (like a blow dart in Indiana Jones) with your mouth through the straw to blast the polish. Now this is where you will just have to experiment with how big of a puff you give it. The best way was a quick directed puff close to the nail. Too far and you get it everywhere, too close and you get a giant splatter on the nail. Sometimes it looks cool, other times it just looks like a mistake. You may need to add additional drops of polish as the pool dries.
You’re almost there! LOL Now give your hand a minute to dry some before moving to your second splatter color. You will essentially recreate the process by making a pool of polish of the second color, dipping your straw and giving each finger a quick puff.
After giving your hand a moment to dry, you can now take the tape off your fingers and throw them away. Be careful! If your nails are still wet you could smear your splatter and it will be more difficult to fix since your other hand already has polish on it! Next step is cleaning all the splatter that still got on your hands. Get your nail polish remover ready! I switch between using a q tip for bigger areas and a manicure correcting pen when I want to get really close to the cuticle.
Last step is giving your dried polish a nice shiny top coat. I learned about Seche Vite from the gals at Beauty Collection. It’s one of those top coats that extra special by bonding with the layer of polish below to strengthen the polish and prevent it from chipping off. Once dried, you can repeat the process with the other hand and Tad-ah! You’ve got yourself a new manicure design.
Do you have a cool nail design? I’m always looking for new ones tor try out. If so, please share! I just started a community page on facebook to share our photos- I hope you will come and check it out.
Catch ya later! 😉
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luv the finished product! about how long does this take?
Id say for both hands under an hour? It takes less time with each attempt. Really the part that takes time is the drying in between steps
I just watched two of your vioeds today and I love all of your suggestions. I have short nails, I'm a cuticle picker and two of my nails are damaged from getting them caught in a door when I was younger. I usually use gloss to help that but I was wondering if you have a tip on how to keep polish looking neat without chipping or peeling.
Ooo that looks awesome! You have very nice nails! Did that sound kinda creepy lol. sorry! I wish my nails looked that nice long hahah :)
haha....its actually not creepy because the few times i actually do pay someone else to do my nails they tell me "you have nice nail beds".....i just say thank you! I do have to admit that my nails are in much better condition now that Ive been using a nail hardener. My nails used to peel and then would break. Now that I always use a nail hardener they actually grow long. And when I take my nail polish off they feel thicker and stronger. Im just using the Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Hardener which you can get at target. Cheaper than getting a fancy brand from a beauty supply. Somethings you can get away with the basics :)
Hi it's Pamela i checking out your blog and i love all the nail posilh and the looks you created. You do a great job on your nails. I have a blog as well i just started still learning it. If you have any sugesstions please let me know thanks Pamela
I love this look! I'm gonna attempt to do this later on tonight if I find some free time. I'm just gonna try the splatter over my already painted nails. lol. Wish me luck and thanks for the step by step tutorial!
It alot of fun! I think the hardest part it choosing which colors you want to use :)
Yes...many of my friends say the same thing!