Tutorial Tuesday: Dotticure

It has been way too long since I've put together a tutorial despite all my good intentions. My boyfriend has been constantly reminding me that I'm not acting on these intentions and need to post more tutorials. I'm still not sure who put him up to it, but instead of trying to figure that out I think there is no better time to make one than now...

After I posted this really quick dotted manicure last week I was quite surprised by the number of people that that thought it was time consuming. Sometimes the simplest things can seem deceivingly complicated and I wanted to show just how quick and easy it is to create this look...

Supplies:

• Two polishes of your choice. I used OPI My Vampire is Buff for the base and I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw for the rest
• Dotting tool (or dotting tool alternative)

Steps:

Instructions:

1. Apply desired number of layers of base coat color (OPI My Vampire is Buff pictured here)
2. Using the nail polish brush, paint a thin line along the tip using the 2nd color (OPI I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw used for this manicure)
3. Starting in the center of the nail slightly below the tip and working out towards the edge, add dots in a gentle curve
4. Add dots to complete the curve along the nail line
5. Starting at the center of the nail again, add dots as shown above
6. More dots to mirror what was done in step 5...
7. Using the dotting tool add overlapping dots to create a line
8. Still working with the dotting tool, add overlapping dots to create a small oval and two dots.
9. Finish with a top coat and enjoy! 

Note: Starting each time from the center and working out toward the edge helps to ensure that I stay as symmetrical as possible. Whenever I start at the edge it comes out much more lopsided....

Let me know what you think of this tutorial. 

Did I make it look easier or even harder?

I hope you give this a try! Send me a link/photo if you do! I'd love to see it...

As always, don't hesitate to ask questions if something is not clear. 

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)

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