DIY Summer Beach Nails

This week we're going to share the how to's on making your own Summer themed beach nails. You don't want to let the season pass you by without sporting this fabulous trend! We'll go over all the details in simple steps that anyone can pull off.

Ocean nail art with iridescent hexagon glitter#iridescent #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/iridescent-yellow-p400.aspx
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

There are a lot of fish scale looks in beach nail art designs, and just as many ways to pull off the fish scale look. This unique look uses hexagon glitters strategically placed to create that scale texture! And the best part, it's super easy to create:

Things You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Orange stick
• Sealing formula
• Bonding formula

How To Create:

• Apply a thick coat of bonding formula to your nails.
• Using your orange stick, place your hexagon glitter one at a time so they touch each other in the pattern shown.
• Apply your sealing formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply a second coat and let dry for 3-5 minutes.

Another way to add some spice to your beach nails is to just add some glitter powder:

Things You'll Need:

• Glitter powder
• Sealing formula 
• Bonding formula

How To Create:

• Pick one or two accent nails to apply your glitter to.
• Apply a thick coat of bonding formula to your nails.
• Pour glitter powder to the nails.
• Apply your sealing formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply a second coat and let dry for 3-5 minutes.

This #mani is all about #RainbowFish! Loving the #glitterpowder #goldglitter https://t.co/omWGFRLucM pic.twitter.com/tzUrqLbigu

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 8, 2015

This more complicated look can still be pulled off with the right tools. Who wouldn't be mesmerized by a fish scale mani that resembles the rainbow fish? 

Things You'll Need:

• Nail polish
• Circular nail tape
• Glitter powder
• Sealing formula
• Bonding formula

How To Create:

• Create a base color with the polish of your choice.
• Using the circular nail tape, add more colored polishes in a scale pattern.
• Once polished scales have dried, choose a select few to cover with bonding formula.
• While formula is still wet, sprinkle glitter powder.
• Apply bonding formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply a second coat and let dry for 3-5 minutes.

These are just a few of the gorgeous looks you can rock this Summer! Here are a few more beach manis that will definitely attract some envious eyes :)

Missing the open sea? You'll die for this sailor mani!#blue #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/cobalt-blue-hexagon-p78.aspx

Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Saturday, April 11, 2015

Gorgeous #beachnails dusted with #goldglitter! #glitterpowder http://t.co/oJmPMW3FHN pic.twitter.com/zTsV3bB9Sd

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 7, 2015

Another stunning take on #beachnails with #goldglitterpowder https://t.co/omWGFRLucM pic.twitter.com/pxKesDRvTW

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 3, 2015

Gorgeous sea inspired #mani with green #hexagonglitter! #greenglitter https://t.co/CkYhssICp7 pic.twitter.com/qzuj5DyGug

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 2, 2015

4th Of July Glitter Mani

It's about that time to get those red, white and blue nail polishes out and ready! But why stop with simple polishes when you can use glitters of all shapes and sizes to spice up your patriotic nail art? We've found some amazing 4th Of July nail art inspirations that show how you can utilize your glitters for the upcoming holiday!

What You'll Need For These Looks:

• Base polish
• Red, white, and blue nail polishes
• Glitter
• Bonding Formula
• Sealing Formula
• Orange stick

• For this Independence Day look you'll want to start with a base of the color of polish you'd like for each individual nail. We see some variations of reds and blues, it works really well!
• Use nail tape to create clean cute lines needed for the flag accent nail and for the stripes on the blue nail.
• Create a silver glitter polish or apply the silver glitter directly to the nail.
• Don't forget to add that star glitter wherever your heart tells you to!

This 4th Of July mani is perfect for any lovers of hexagon glitter! 

• Follow the same basic steps as above for the polish and glitter powder nails
• Use your own creative glitter mix by following the instructions here
• Place white (or any color) hexagon glitter on your blue polished nail by using an orange stick

Don't worry, that's not all! We've got plenty more looks for you to check out and recreate down below! You've got plenty of time to practice any and all looks catch your eye before July 4th arrives. Which nail art design are you dying to try? 

Glitter Eye DIY's

As glitter nails and makeup continues to grow in trend, we are seeing a lot of glitter eye looks! We're sure you've seen them too. Have you been wondering how you can pull off the glitter eye? Or do you just assume it would be too hard to create the look? We've got some pointers that just might help you out!

Cosmetic Glitter- First things first, you have to make sure you're using cosmetic glitter! Why? Well, why would you want to use glitter that was designed to be put in nail polish or on crafts for your skin? Using the wrong kind of glitter can give you a rash. Yuck!

Now How Do You Apply It?

DO NOT apply your glitter directly to your skin! Applying directly to your skin increases irritation to the skin and the glitter just won't stay put the way you want. 

A very simple and easy way to apply glitter to your eyelids is by mixing your glitter in a creme-based eyeshadow. You can use any color eyeshadow your heart desires! A flesh toned eyeshadow will make your glitter stand out more, but you can always match your glitter color with your eyeshadow for a more subtle sparkle. This is a great way to create your own unique eyeshadow!

Choose Your Eye Glitter Style!

Now's the fun part, deciding what look you want for your eye makeup!

You can completely cover your eyelid for a straight forward in your face look. This is definitely for those who are bold at heart.

Not so in love with the completely covered look? Maybe lining your eyelid the way you would with eyeliner is more your style. Much more subtle, but just as eye popping!

Removal

Unfortunately, wiping with water on a damp rag will not remove your glitter makeup. If you're planning on getting into the glitter eye look, it would be a good idea to invest in an oil based makeup remover.

We hope your glitter eye endeavors are a success! Don't be afraid to experiment to find the perfect look you can love! :)

XOXO,
Glitties

Feature Friday

TGIF, right?! We want to start your weekend off right with our favorite nail art from the past week. So much to choose from, but we'll make it work! Hopefully some of these designs can give you some weekend nail art inspiration!

Looks like another hot '80's mani! Pinterest find#retro #nailart #manihttp://buff.ly/1LSsvGW
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Monday, March 23, 2015

Add some hexagon glitter to your mani to spice things up!#white #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/diamond-dust-hexagon-040-p469.aspx
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Thursday, March 26, 2015

Which of these gorgeous manicures is your favorite of the week? We'd love to hear what you think in the comments below! XOXO, Glitties

Feature Friday: Disney Inspired Nail Art

This week's Feature Friday goes out to all you Disney Lovers, and we know there's a lot of you! We've gathered up some of the best Disney inspired nail art designs for you to covet. Which of these magical manicures is your favorite?

Mickey Mouse with polka dots? Yes please! This is the perfect Disney mani for those "classic" Disney fans.

Okay, how can you not fall head over heels for this absolutely stunning Beauty and The Beast nail art design? Don't forget to show some love for that metallic hexagon glitter included! Perfect, perfect, perfect!

Of course we have to include Frozen nails! We'd be crazy not to share a mani inspired by one of the best selling Disney movies to date!

Post by Glitties Nail Art.

This Winnie The Pooh nail art is pretty much the cutest thing we've seen! Can't go wrong with that honey comb detailing either :)

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What little girl didn't wish she was Ariel at one point? If you can relate we're sure this Little Mermaid mani is bound to be your fav! You definitely can't go wrong with a little blue glitter powder either! All of these Disney nail art designs are so awe inspiring, how can you choose a favorite?! Let us know what you think!