Good morning polished world! How are you all doing on this lovely Friday?? Can you believe Friday is already here? This week went by super fast, the weather is super weird, and I have had a migraine for the last day and a half. I'm hoping I get some relief today, but with the weather still being funky I doubt it. I'm hoping that it gets nicer by the Fourth of July so I can go watch some fireworks!
Today's manicure is one of two Fourth of July designs that I will be bringing you. Who knows, if I feel better, maybe I can muster up three designs, you never know. I'm kind of liking today's though so I don't think I'll be taking it off until I really have to.
Let's take a look!
Colors Used:
- Sally Hansen - Tidal Wave
- Sally Hansen - Red My Lips
- Sally Hansen - White
- INM - Northern Lights
Fun, right? Kind of like a dry brush kind of turned tie dye looking? Maybe I'm the only one who see's it that way, but I think it's fun regardless. Super easy look to re-create also. I started off with a base coat of a white polish. You must make sure that your base is completely dried before moving on to the dry brushing. Otherwise your brush will get caught on the base and then you'll get gouges or drag marks.
When my base was dry, I went through first with my red polish and created the lines. I let that dry a little and then went through and filled in the gaps with the blue. Both Red My Lips and Tidal Wave are the perfect patriotic colors. I think I've used them the past few years now.
Once the dry brush design was completely dried, I went through and added a top coat of INM Northern Lights. I wanted a little bit of sparkle because in my mind that was the stars on the flag. Or the glisten of a firework. Honestly, I just love this top coat and thought it would work super well with this look.
What do you think? Something you might give a go for the Fourth??
Until next time, <3.