For my tribal print nails, I started out with a base of Zoya Neely (swatches below) and used acrylic paint to add the print. I cut one of my detail brushes down to practically nothing so that I could attempt the tiny detail. Unfortunately, I didn't give myself enough time to do a full manicure with the print, so I settled with just two accent nails. The rest of the nails are Zoya Bobbi to coordinate with the cranberry red of the print...
I actually really liked these on my nails, but looking at the photos I now see all the imperfections. Must stop looking so close... back away from your screens people, I promise it looks better ;)
My design was inspired by this image, although I decided to go with different colors, mostly because my acrylic paint supply is limited. I got through about the top half of the pattern before I ran out of nail space ;)
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Some fresh swatches of Zoya Neely, because I looked at my previous ones and they were waaay to green. It is more of this soft mint green cream. Very pretty. The formula is very creamy, maybe a bit too thick, but I didn't have any problems with application. It provides full coverage in two coats. Swatches are with no top coat...
| Swatch Details | |
 | Brand: Zoya Collection: Lovely, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Neely, ZP655 Number of coats: 2 Top Coat: No Free of Camphor, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
Let me know what you think of this! Have you attempted tribal print nails before?
Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)
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This looks incredible! Definitely don't know which imperfections you're talking about, since to me this manicure is tribal perfection! Such a great use of print and color. I love it!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL job! This is so crisp and neat!
ReplyDeletethese look great! Don't be so hard on yourself!! :D
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This is such a great manicure! The design reminds me of a cozy sweater :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I can't freehand one bit, so I give you props for this look.
ReplyDeleteI looked close (sorry) and I thought you did a really good job! I tried tribal for the first time this challenge, it took me so much time.
ReplyDeleteIt's looks amazing! The details are great!
ReplyDeleteI like Zoya Neely and I think that your tribal manicure is perfect! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are all too sweet! I know I can be critical of myself, but aren't we all?
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your encouraging comments! They motive me to practice and build confidence with the small details! :D
Great job! It's so good I thought it was a stamping.
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