2016, Say Hello to Glitter Freckles.

First there were glitter roots, then glitter beards, glitter pits, and now? Glitter Freckles.

These glam freckles evolved from the painted on rainbow freckle look. Definitely prettier to look at than the glitter pit trend and  easier to do than glitter roots. Pretty surprising since glitter roots were anything but strenuous. What do you need? Vaseline and glitter. That's IT. Spread some Vaseline across your face and sprinkle as much glitter as you want. 

You'll definitely appreciate the easy cleanup compared to the glitter in body hair trends of 2015. All you'll need is a little bit of makeup remover (we recommend the wipes), and you'll be glitter free! The beauty is that because the glitter is in the Vaseline and not directly on your skin it's much easier on the removal process.

All you'll need to do is decide what types and colors of glitters you'll want to use. Metallic glitter powder freckles are sure to match any outfit and simple enough to not overwhelm. Of course if you really want to turn heads why not go with a neon hexagon? We can't help but want to see some brave soul pulling the glitter root, beard and freckles together in one look! Can you imagine that picture?? We sure can ;).

XOXO,

Glitties

Glitter Roots: The "Can't Make it to The Salon" Solution

There's a new and unexpected trend this fall. Stemming from the lazy girl's need to cover up those fast growing roots, this look has now turned into a fashion statement. This isn't the trend for you if you're looking for just a touch of glitter, in fact just the opposite. You better love glitter. And LOTS of glitter.

The best part of the glitter roots look? It's easy. Have some glitter? How about some hair gel? Then you've got everything you need to make your own glitter roots! Just in case you're still hesitant, let us take it step by step for you.

1. Brush out your hair. When adding glitter to your roots, the last thing you want to deal with are tangles. Trust us.
2. Part your hair. Parting down the middle seems to be the most popular.
3. Mix glitter in your hair gel.
4. Apply to roots with a brush.
5. You're all set and ready to go!

Excuse me for showing my glitter roots today, but I'm full of excitement and optimism! #glitterroots #glitter #hair #hairdo #positivity #colour #creatvity #hairenvy #hairinspiration

A photo posted by Danielle Plowman (@danielle_ellieellie) on Nov 13, 2015 at 3:12am PST

With the holiday season here you will have plenty of opportunities at holiday parties, family get togethers, and movie premiers to rock your glitter roots.  We can totally see this trend making a debut at the new Hunger Games and Star Wars premiers, can't you? With the increasing popularity, you probably won't be the only one with some sparkle in your hair ;).

RG ✨ @randomactsofpastel // pink hair n glitter roots 💅💎

A photo posted by @thecraftinspo on Nov 12, 2015 at 9:08am PST

So is this the kind of trend you'll be trying this season? What occasion do you think it's perfect for? Share your creations with us and tell us what you think below in the comment section! In the meantime, check out the below glitter roots for some inspiration :).

Looking for a new way to dazzle? Throw some glitter in the middle of your part for some extra sparkle! Top it off with Working Spray and head out for the night! #glitterroots

A photo posted by @ruskhaircare on Nov 12, 2015 at 2:41pm PST

@today show spotlights the glitter roots fad that's lit up the internet - trendy girls like @jayjaded extending their color between appointments by sprinkling sparkle on their grow-out. #glitterhairdontcare‬ #glitterroots‬ #hairtrends‬ #pastelhair‬ #glittergirlsdontcare #glitterhair #hairtrends

A photo posted by Topganic (@topganic) on Nov 13, 2015 at 5:00am PST

Great for a party#myhairgurupaisley #glitterroots #latesthairtrend #glitterrootfade

A photo posted by Myhairguru (@myhairguru) on Nov 12, 2015 at 11:42pm PST

Obsessed with glitter roots because of this picture. 😍 #glitterroots #hair #ginger #sexy #glitter 📸@tombadger1991

A photo posted by 💋 (@dragcentral) on Nov 12, 2015 at 11:48pm PST

XOXO,

Glitties

Using Glitter Powder and Hexagons Together

We've talked about hexagon glitter manicures, but what about hexagon with glitter powder? You should never have to choose between your favorite powder and hexagon! Combining the two creates an awe inspiring texture. Take a look at our favorite hexagon and powder mixed looks and how to make them yourself.

Brown #gradientmani with lots of #hexagonglitter #brownglitter https://t.co/Q0bYcGbrA5 pic.twitter.com/ZFFXn37Bz4

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 24, 2015

Here's a beautiful brown gradient mani with a combo of hexagons and glitter powder. We're loving this one because it's the perfect color for the upcoming fall season!

All You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Glitter powder
• Different shades of brown polish
• Blending sponge
• Sealing and Bonding Formula

Gold and pink #cheetahnails with #hexagonglitter #goldglitter https://t.co/oJKJzWdeVL pic.twitter.com/L7Csfed4WV

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 23, 2015

We're head over heels for this cheetah print made with glitter powder! Lots of cheetah print has been done, but we've never seen glitter used to create it. 

All You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Glitter powder
• Polish of your choice
• Blending sponge if you choose to create a gradient
• Sealing and Bonding Formula
• Charm (if you choose to)

For our final favorite of the week, we have silver glitter used on this popping purple mani! Glitter powder and hexagons are separated on different nails. Have to admit, this look is pretty cool to look at.

All You'll Need:

• Silver hexagon glitter
• Silver glitter powder
• Purple polish (or any color you prefer)
• Silver polish
• Nail tape to create the checkerboard nail
• Sealing and bonding formula

Below are some more looks that we just couldn't bring ourselves to leave out this week!

This blue geometric #mani looks great with silver #hexagonglitter!#silverglitterhttp://buff.ly/1VLOe9h

Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Tuesday, August 25, 2015

#Chevronmani with silver #hexagonglitter #silverglitter https://t.co/NBEfhnpHhP pic.twitter.com/hF2heyE0BI

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 22, 2015

DIY Hexagon Glitter Nails

Hexagon glitter transforms your nails to an all purpose look year round. It's not just a seasonal look. We've found some of the best hexagon glitter looks you can pull off with ease! Trust us, it's a lot easier than it looks ;)

Use pre mixed hexagon glitter, or make your own custom mix! This is where your creativity takes over and sets your look apart from the rest. You'll be dying to try out some hexagon glitter once we're through with you!

Colorful #gradientnails with silver #hexagonglitter #silverglitter https://t.co/1YoJxiclhv pic.twitter.com/Gyzcsp2OPf

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 26, 2015

This first hexagon glitter mani is the simplest to recreate! Perfect for the nail art beginner, but still fun for the more experienced nail artist.

What You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Bonding formula
• Sealing formula
• Franken formula (if you're creating your own hexagon glitter mix.)
• Nail polish

How To Create:

• Start out with the nail polish base you want. This nail artist used a colorful nail polish gradient and used the hexagon glitter to accentuate the colorful nails.
• Apply the bonding formula once your nail polish has dried.
• Sprinkle on hexagon glitter to your desire. You can use a pre mixed hexagon glitter or you can create your own custom mix.
• Once your glitter is applied, brush on your sealing formula and allow to dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Repeat last step once the first coat of sealing formula has dried.
• Share your creation!

Another design that's somewhat similar in creating as the first look. The hexagon glitter in this mani is used as an accent nail instead of the main event.

What You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Bonding formula
• Sealing formula
• Franken formula (if you're creating your own hexagon glitter mix.)
• Nail polish
• Nail tape

How To Create:

• Create the nail art look you want to sport. We love the chevron and solid polished nails used in this interpretation. 
• If you want to create a chevron nail, check out our DIY Chevron Mani blog post for directions.
• Prep your glitter nail with a thick wet coat of bonding formula.
• Apply your hexagon glitter to the bonding formula.
• Once your glitter is applied, brush on your sealing formula and allow to dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Repeat last step once the first coat of sealing formula has dried.
• Share your creation!

Turtles on #holographicglitter nails! #hexagonglitter #nailart https://t.co/1YoJxitW93 pic.twitter.com/hHu6F8YNVm

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 20, 2015

Yes we know that circular glitter is used on this mani, but just imagine it with hexagon glitter instead! Hexagons would create a very oceanic scale texture. Can't help but picture the beauty!

What You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Bonding formula
• Sealing formula
• Orange sticks
• Nail polish
• Nail polish sticks

How To Create:

• Create the ocean water look with a gradient nail polish base.
• Create a gradient nail by putting the two colors you want on a makeup sponge and blend the colors together. Then apply to nails.
• Apply bonding formula
• Use the orange stick to apply your iridescent hexagon glitter one at a time in the pattern you desire. You can place them to touch each other, or leave space in between each.
• Apply Sealing formula and allow to dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Repeat.
• Use your nail polish sticks to create your sea turtles. 
• Share your creation!

There are so many ways use you can make each of these looks your own! From the colors you choose, to the nail art designs you create to go with your glitter, your nails can always be one of a kind! Check out a few more hexagon glitter manis below!

Summer ice cream nail art with #hexagonglitter!#silverglitter #blueglitter #Summernailshttps://shop.glitties.com/color/metallic-glitter/silver-hexagon-.040
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Thursday, July 30, 2015

Strawberry nails with red glitter for you sweet tooth!#redglitter #hexagonglitter #glitterhttps://shop.glitties.com/color/red-glitter/ruby-red-hexagon-.040
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

#WallE looks awesome with silver #hexagonglitter! #silverglitter https://t.co/1YoJxiclhv pic.twitter.com/9ZxZEf4wc5

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 19, 2015

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

Adding a Glitter Accent to Your Mani

One glitter mani trend that is just as gorgeous to look at as it is easy to create is the accent nail design. You can create any consistent nail art pattern and alter one nail by covering it with glitter. One nail can completely change your look!

What You'll Need:

• Base polish
• Nail polish
• Glitter
• Bonding Formula
• Sealing Formula

This one is pretty simple:

• Start by polishing your nails an even coat with the color of your choice (blue is used in this example).
• Paint a second coat, and make sure to get the edges of your nails to prevent chipping!
• Create the chevron look by placing nail tape and painting with your second color.
• Create your glitter accent nail! We love the use of silver hexagon glitter on this. You can do this one of two ways:
• Apply glitter directly to your nail!
• Create a glitter polish!

Here's a fun one:

• Once again, polish those nails!
• Give your nails a second coat and paint the edges.
• To create the colorful polka dots, use a dotting tool. Don't have a dotting tool? You can actually use a Q-tip, but your polka dots with be a larger size.
• Create your glitter accent nail by following the same guidelines as shown above.

Warm #ombremani with #silverglitterpowder accent nail https://t.co/uTuIcf0a9M pic.twitter.com/91XtWpZRaR

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) June 20, 2015

The perfect look for an ombre lover:

• Create an ombre effect by putting the two colors you want on a makeup sponge and blending with a brush.
• Take the blend on the sponge and apply it to your nails
• To create the glitter accent design, tape off the sections you don't want the glitter on with nail tape.
• Apply glitter. We recommend applying glitter directly to the nail with this one!

Still want more? Here a few more glitter accent nail looks we're in love with!

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? 

Make Your Own Chevron Glitter Mani

Not sure what to do with your nails this weekend? Well look no further! We're going to show you an easy way to create your very own glitter chevron mani. The best thing about the chevron designs is that it doesn't look like they will be going out of style anytime soon. :)

What Will You Need?

• Base polish
• Bonding Formula
• Sealing Formula
• Nail polish 
• Glitter/Glitter polish
• Orange Stick
• Nail tape/scotch tape

Start With Glitter

You can apply the glitter to your nails one of two ways: a glitter polish, or directly to the nails. Don't have a glitter polish and want to make your own? Our Gradient Glitter Nails blog post has all the details on making your own glitter polish.

So if you choose the glitter polish the application is pretty self explanatory. Apply a base coat, allow to dry, apply glitter polish. Not too difficult, right?

However, if you want to apply glitter directly to your nails it's gonna take a few more steps:

1. Apply base coat to prevent discoloration and let dry.
2. Place hand on heavy piece of card stock to catch excess glitter.
3. Apply Bonding Formula.
4. While Bonding Formula is still wet, sprinkle a generous amount of glitter onto your nails. With your finger, push the glitter gently into the bonding coat. Repeat the process until all 5 fingers are complete. Shake excess glitter onto the paper. Using an orange stick, carefully remove excess glitter from around the nail.
5. If the glitter doesn't stick to a small area, or you desire your glitter color to be darker, repeat step 2 and 3 to the entire nail
6. Complete the steps above on other hand and let nails dry for 3-5 mintues.
7. Apply a second layer of Bonding Formula over the top of the glitter. Again, include the front edge.
8. To save excess glitter, fold the paper in half and let the extra glitter slide into its jar.
9. Apply Sealing Formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
10. Apply second layer and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
11. When nails are dry, brush or wash off any excess glitter.

Get Your Chevrons On!

Now that your nails are "glittered" it's time for the fun part! This is when you'll want to pick out whatever color combos your heart could possibly desire!

1. Apply nail tape (or scotch tape) in a "V" shape as many or as few times as you want.
2. Paint your nails! 
3. Remove nail tape from nails
4. Love your nails!

Pretty simple, huh? Now you and your nails are ready for the weekend!

XOXO, 

Glitties

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

Glitter Kits Are Here!

We've got great news for you glitter fanatics! Glitties now has seven gorgeous Glitter Kits to choose from! Finally, you can get all of your favorite glitter colors/types with one click. :)

What kits do you have to choose from?

Our Bright Iridescent Glitter Kit comes with twelve of our faves! Diamond Dust, Unmellow Yellow, Tangerine, Hot Lava, Magenta, Shocking Pink, Pink Flamingo, Frosted Grape, Frostbite, Blazing Blue, Sea Breeze, and Tinker Bell Green are all included.

This 12 Pack of 10 gram jars gives you the most bang for your buck while pleasing your love of all colors bright and bold. It's hard to say no to colors like that!

There's also a Matte Hexagon kit for you opaque matte lovers! These mattes come in beautiful pastel colors for a more subdued colorful look.

These glitters are Solvent Resistant and can be placed directly into nail lacquer, gel, acrylic and other solvents without the color bleeding or glitter particles melting. We've been told that Fruit Sangria (dark red pink) may bleed a little color in solvents so be sure to test!

Iridescent and Matte glitters not your thing? How about a Holographic Glitter kit?! These glitters are solvent resistant and can be placed directly into nail lacquer, gel, acrylic and other solvents without the color bleeding or glitter particles melting!

Like what you see? There's plenty more to see at glitties.com! Share your favorite glitter kit with us in the comments below :)

XOXO,

Glitties

#FridayNight, Glitter Night

#FridayNight plans?

There's a lot to do on a Friday night, so why not add a little glitter to it? You can use any amount and type of glitter for any occasion.

The Glitter Mani

Why not start with the basics and sport a glitter mani to your Friday night dinner? Our Gold Rush custom mixed glitter won't disappoint wether it's date night or a simple get together with friends!

Gold Rush not your style? We have a plethora of gorgeous custom mixed glitters to make the start of your weekend a little more exciting!

Of course there's always a simple hexagon glitter like Cobalt Blue to accentuate a polished mani! Plain polished manicures are simply too dull for a fun Friday night.  

Glitter Eye Makeup

If you're looking for something a little more eye catching, you can never go wrong with a glitter eye! You can use any type of glitter for your glitter eye look, but we personally think you can't go wrong with a fine glitter powder. Especially if you're going for a low key approach!

Accessorize With Glitter

You can utilize glitter while keeping it casual. These cute and functional glitter sneakers are living proof for all you simple gals with simple tastes. What type of glitter could you imagine on your footwear?

With all the options available, you'd have to be crazy not to try to spice up your #FridayNight with a little (or a lot) of glitter!

XOXO,

Glitties

Feature Friday

What time is it? Feature Friday time of course! Once again we are collecting our personal favorite nail art looks we've come across this past week and creating the ultimate Friday blog post! And we want to know which of these looks is your favorite, of course. As always :)

You can't help but fall head over heels for a black and silver chevron mani with plenty of silver glitter :)

This zebra print mani got quite a bit of traction on our Google Plus page! Wether it's the animal print or the purple gradient, the people have spoken!

Negative space is being used a lot in nail art designs, and it's not hard to see why. What could be cooler than this negative space heart mani?

If you're dying for Summer and the beach, there's a good chance this look will be your instant fav! But seriously, who isn't waiting for a Summer break at the beach?!

Now this one is going to make us drool! Just about everyone loves Nutella, so it's only natural that this Nutella would get quite a bit of love as well. Now which of these manicures is your favorite of the week? Don't be shy, we want to know what you think so we can continue to find and share the looks you 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

Best Glitter DIY's This St. Patrick's Day

To start the week off right, we've gathered together just a few of the best ways to add some glitter to your St. Patrick's Day! From creative nail art to fun DIY decor, you're sure to have a pinch free holiday. Because no one wants to be pinched, right?

Creative use of gold hexagon glitter in this St. Patty's Day manicure! Why paint pieces of gold when you can use glitter and create a more realistic look?

Cute, cute, CUTE! Who would've thought you could improve an already adorable green shamrock bow just by adding glitter? You could easily use green hexagon, square, flitter, or powder glitter to make any shamrock pop! (You'll probably want to invest in Mod Podge for this one too) We've got lots of green glitters to choose from at http://shop.glitties.com/green-glitter-c36.aspx

Believe it or not, you can actually make this glitter shamrock onsie for your little one in as little as five minutes! You just need some green glitter powder and the How-To instructions http://www.practicallyfunctional.com/diy-st-patricks-day-baby-onesie/

No one will be able to pinch you when you're sporting this glitter powder eye! And you're sure to stun in the process, that's what we call a win win :)

Have you noticed that gold glitter goes with just about any holiday mani? It's the perfect glitter color for any festive look so don't shy away from it with your shamrock nail art designs! The only question is, are you going to go with hexagon or powder?

What kind of glitter look are you planning to pull off this St. Patrick's Day? With so many great ideas out there, it's going to be hard to choose! 

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 :)

Post by Glitties Nail Art.

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!

Feature Friday

We're not surprised at all that a Disney themed manicure made the list. And with an addition of some beautiful purple glitter powder, it's no wonder this Ursula nail art is so popular! Doesn't that purple glitter really set this Disney mani apart from the others?

Fall nail art is the big trend we can always rely on this time of year. After a season of sunny bright colors, it's nice to see some reds and greens! We absolutely love this Fall tree nail art design, but can't help but imagine it with some glitter powder.

Even a simple single color of polish can win over a crowd! Let's be honest though, the silver hexagon and powder glitter definitely helped. Anyone can spice up a simple mani with a touch of glitter and look like a pro!

We had to share our most popular Halloween movie mani! Who can be surprised that Hocus Pocus won the title?

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Now this mani was one of our absolute favorites of the week! We see so many soft and sweet nail art looks that it's a real treat when we see something completely bold and dangerous! If this mani isn't scary good, then who knows what is? The brilliant use of holographic silver hexagon glitter makes it even more bold. We're happy to see plenty of holographic glitter this week!

We don't often see nail art completely without polish. When polish is absent, typically glitter is present, but of course this mani is a completely fun surprise! While this look probably isn't the funnest to create, looking at it is a blast.

Of all the glitter we see used in nail art, glitter powder is by far a nail artist's favorite. This silver glitter powder looks absolutely beautiful against this black sleek polished mani. It's always great to see the contrast of glitter against polish taken further with color.

Silver glitter powder used in a brilliant chevron styled mani. Chevrons are one of the biggest nail art trends that will probably last a lifetime. And as always, it's great to see these trends enhanced with a silver holographic glitter powder. What is it about glitter that makes any mani better?

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Check out our favorite nail art from the past week! Which of these awesome nail designs are you in love with?

Our Favorite July 4th Glitter Ideas!

We were expecting to see some pretty great things this 4th of July season, and we were anything but disappointed! From nail art to crafts, we saw glitter used in amazing ways to show our country some love!

This 4th of July themed mani has a beautifully crafted American flag made of red, white, and blue hexagon glitters! Not too shabby, right?

We're pretty sure no one will ever get tired of all the cute mason jar crafts you can create! It's only natural we would find a mason jar glitter craft made up of the good USA colors! Pretty perfect for BBQ table decor!

Balloons and glitter are pretty much a match made in heaven! We can just imagine keeping the kids busy with these glitter filled balloons! (Best used outside to keep the mess out of the house!)

We see a lot of glitter letter decorations year round, so it's very fitting to see them made just for Independence Day! ANY kind of glitter for can be used for this work of art! Hexagon, square, flitter, star, even powder glitters!

This is the perfect way to go for the classic manicure lover who wants to show some patriotic spirit! This classic french manicure turned USA glitter mani has blown us away!

So, what do you think of these 4th of July glitter projects? If you like what you see and want to recreate it, check out all the glitters you'll need here!

 We hope you have a fantastic holiday with your friends and family! Remember that we're not celebrating fireworks and parades, we're celebrating our freedom as a nation!

XOXO,
Glitties