How To: Gradient Glitter Nails

Gradients are a big trend in nail art so we've got a fun and simple way to create a gradient mani with polish and glitter! Intrigued? We thought so ;)

Blue nails with gold glitter powder and hexagons. Pinterest find#gold #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/metallic-sunburst-p192.aspx
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Tuesday, May 5, 2015

So what will you need?

• A base coat to protect your nails from discoloration
• Nail polish (whatever color you want your base to be)
• Solvent resistant glitter
• Franken Formula (to prevent glitters from sinking)
• Orange stick
• Franken Ballz
• Jar

Create A Glitter Polish

So first thing's first, we're going to start by creating the glitter you want to use. 

1. Use any color and shape combo your heart desires (although we suggest starting out with a simple powder if this is your first time) in an empty jar.
2. Place a few drops, or a small amount of suspension base nail polish on a paper plate. Don't be afraid to use a little portion of the nail polish to test. Shake in a bit of the glitter combo you've already created into the few drops of polish
3. Use your orange stick to mix the glitter and polish together. After mixing, do a test swatch on paper or a nail. Feel free to experiment until you get your perfect look!
4. Place a funnel into the top of the Franken Formula or polish bottle. Slowly add glitter into the bottle. 
5. Add a couple of Franken Ballz, and shake! Test your mixed glitter polish on a nail. Add more glitter as needed.

Nail Time!

Okay, now that we have our glitter polish created we can get to our nails!

1. Start by applying a base coat to your nails to prevent and color from bleeding through and staining your nails. (Stained nails ain't pretty!)
2. Once base coat is dry, apply 1-2 coats of the colored polish you've chosen for your look. 
3. Once your color has dried, apply a light coat of your glitter polish on the tips of your nails in a "C" shape. Make sure this coat is only lightly glittered.
4. Now lay on another coat of the glitter polish in a "C" shape closer to the tip of the nail.
5. Repeat this getting closer and closer to the tip of the nail until you get the gradient effect that you want.

Now that wasn't too hard, was it?! Now you've got the perfect gradient glitter nails! Here are some examples of what you can do with this look:

Pink cheetah print mani with silver glitter powder #silver #glitter #powder http://t.co/kpvfanKH7s pic.twitter.com/lJy4z297nL

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) May 18, 2015

Pink nails with silver hexagon glitter #silver #hexagon #glitter https://t.co/1kesOM2pKd pic.twitter.com/AHf6YIsDcl

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) May 21, 2015