How to do the Ombre effect

First you need to pick out two complimentary colors and a top coat.

The tools you will need are : a Sponge, a plastic sheet, and toothpicks.

Using the lightest of the two colors paint your whole nail and wait for it to dry completely. 

Next paint a generous amount of the colors right next to each other, almost touching, on to the plastic.

Using the toothpick, swirl the two colors together.

Dab the sponge directly down on the two colors a few times

Dab the sponge directly onto the nail moving it slightly up and down your nail.

Repeat as many times as you want but make sure you wait for each to be dry first.

Add a couple layers of top coat after the colors are completely dry

Use a brush or q-tip doped in remover or pure acetone to clean up the nail.

All steps and pictures were found on: http://www.glamour.com/beauty/blogs/girls-in-the-beauty-department/2012/05/gradient-nails-picture-tutoria.html

For different ways to achieve the ombre effect you can go to: http://jezebel.com/5897838/how-to-master-the-art-of-ombre-nails

For a video tutorial on the Ombre effect go to: http://hellobeautiful.com/2521818/ombre-nails-tutorial-video/

Nail Polish Collections

Nail polish collections are inspired by famous movies, tv shows, books, or artist. Some of the latest collections have been inspired by Nicki Minaj, Hunger Games, Muppets, the Oscars, Justin Bieber, The Amazing Spider Man, Shrek, Serena Williams, Pirates of the Caribbean, Twilight, James Bond, Footloose, the Kardashians Burlesque, Katy Perry, Dark Shadows, Glee, and Alice in Wonderland.

All of these collections come from pop culture icons and hits. Artists like Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry have a huge fan following and distinct characteristics that make it easy to have different polish colors. Movies like Hunger Games, Twilight, Pirates of the Caribbean, and many more also have huge fan bases and are normally a part of a series. The names of the colors have to with song titles, characters, major themes, or characteristics.

The Amazing Spider-Man Collection with colors like: “Your Web or Mine”, “Into the Night”, and  “My Boyfriend Scales Walls”

The Katy Perry line with colors like : “Last Friday Night”, “Teenage Dream”, and “The One That Got Away”

You can create your own nail polish line. Here is a website that tells you how: http://www.nailsmag.com/article/40364/your-name-here-private-labeling

Latest Nail Art Trends

• Reverse French Manicure
• Two Tone Manicures
• Classic Red
• Nude or Pale Pink
• Deep Blue/Navy
• Pastels in Winter
• Neons in Spring
• Clean and Simple
• Long and Sleek
• Fancy Patterns such as:
• Glitter:

• Crackle/Shatter:

• Chrome/Mirror:

• Ombre Effects:

• Racing Stripes:

• Geometric Designs:

• How to accomplish some of these fancy patterns visit this website: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/new-nail-polish-designs

Best Nail Care Products

• Nail Polish Remover
• Hand, Nail, and Cuticle Cream
• Cuticle Eraser
• Top and Base Coats
• Nail Enamel Correction Pen
• Nail Clippers
• Nail/Emery File  

 Thisis a picture of all different types of nail files, also known as emery files or boards. They are used to help shape and smooth nails.                      

Top Nail Polish Brands

▪   Wet n Wild Nail Lacquer

▪   Avon Nail Enamel : Awarded Best Bargin Brand

▪   Maybelline Nail Color

▪   Revlon Nail Enamel

▪   Cover Girl Nail Polish

▪   Lippmann Nail Lacquer

▪   Essie Nail Polish : Awarded Readers’ Choice

▪   Rimmel Vinyl

▪   OPI Nail Lacquer : Awarded Most-Chip Proof Polish and Best Color Options

▪   China Nail Glaze Lacquer

▪   Vapor Organic Beauty Vernissage : Awarded Shiniest Polish

▪   FACE Stockholm Nail Polish : Awarded Most Vivid Shades

*All Awards given by TotalBeauty

My favorite of these brands is OPI, which also won more rewards than any other brand. My second favorite is Avon. They both have a great color selection and don’t seem to chip easily.

Nail Polish History

A lacquer, also known as nail polish and nail varnish, that is applied to fingernails and toenails as a decoration or protection. The Incas used to paint picture on their nails. Fingernails were first tinted rather than fully colored. In the 19th century cookbooks used to have directions on how to make fingernail polish. In 1917 Cutex created the first modern version of fingernail polish. Paris in the 1920’s was the first time and place fingernail polish really started and became a trend. Fingernail polish was then used in place of gloves to cover up dirty fingernails. Eleanor Roosevelt was the first women to wear solid colored fingernail polish even though at the time psychiatrists considered painting your nails self mutilation and unhealthy. In modern days fingernail polish is considered a fashion trend all over the world. As a fashion trend fingernail polish colors started out as only clear, red, pink, and brown. Now a days there are all types of colors and textures and way to apply and wear nail polish. People even paint their nails to look more like how they should normally by painting a french tip in either white, pink, or nude shades. Professionals are trained as a job to give manicures, where they paint your fingernails, and pedicures, where they paint your nails. Nail polish is advertised targeting women but men also can and do wear nail polish. There are even fake nails, normally made out of acrylic, that are normally french tipped or a solid color. The acrylic nails are normally for fingernails but some are for toenails as well.