Gradients for some reason sound easier than they are (for me)... just sponge on the next colors and you are done. Lets just say it took a few attempts to come out with something I like. My original idea was white transitioning to black at the tips. That turned out to be a bit too messy for my taste. The second attempt was black transitioning to white tips. Not as messy, but the gradient was too rough, similar to my very first attempt. I tried it one more time using a different sponge that worked much better, so third time was the charm. I finally got a gradient that I actually like and can wear...
My boyfriend said it looks like a night sky... a way better response than to my first two attempts which were met with shoulder shrugs and a look that means "OK, but I don't get it..."
The colors I used for this manicure were:
- Wet n Wild Black Cream for the base
- Zoya Kelly
- Petites Color Fever Vintage Gray
- Wet n Wild French White Cream
- Sinful Colors Out of This World (sponged lightly on top for sparkle)
Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)
Beautiful nails
ReplyDeleteOh how I really love this!!! The colors are so awesome together! nice job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous & unique!
ReplyDeleteКласс!!! Ну до чего красиво и аккуратно.
ReplyDeleteМожно украсть идею? ))
3rd time was definitely a charm. I like this gradient a lot!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great gradient I still haven't found the sponge that works best for me
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I agree it does look like a night sky. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think it's pretty!
ReplyDeletevery cool!! I've never really gotten the hang of gradients
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe polishes you choose work so well for this challenge day! You did a fab job!
ReplyDeleteLoving how this gradient turned out! It does look like a night sky indeed!
ReplyDeletethis gradient is really beautiful! love it!
ReplyDeleteoh i really like this mani! it's somehow winter-ish, in a really good way! :D beautiful!
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Such a beautiful gradient!
ReplyDeleteWow!! It looks soooo cool~!! I just love that colour combo:D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone! I'm glad I didn't give up on the gradient. I will have to try it again to make sure it works with other colors :)
ReplyDelete@Antallex, konechno mozhnod, tol'ko obezatel'no pokazivai chto poluchilos' :D
@Lendoxia, I tried a cosmetic sponge first, but it was too dense. What worked for me was a fake sea sponge from the dollar store. I suppose a real sea sponge would work as well :)
@Ruxi, keep trying, mine were not so pretty the 1st few times either... :)
Gorgeous and inspiring! Your cleanups looks so great too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Trinka :)
ReplyDeleteThey came out really nice!! ♥ them!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :D
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