Meg: Ombre Nails

Hey everyone! A while back I asked if there was anything in particular you guys would like to see on the fashion page. I got some wonderful responses, many of which mentioned nails! I love a good mani and since leaving Sbux, Iโ€™m officially allowed to wear polish!

So, Iโ€™m basically obsessed with all things ombre. As you may know, my hair is currently ombreโ€ฆ

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So when I saw a DIY ombre nail tutorial over at The Beauty Department, I knew I had to try it! Itโ€™s really simple, and took me about 15 min to complete.

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What youโ€™ll need:

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-3 or more nail polishes of the same color family

-Make up sponge

-Q-Tips

-Nail Polish remover

-Top Coat

Step 1: Paint 1/8โ€ stripes across the make up sponge and dap on a piece of paper (to slightly blend the colors)

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Step 2: Line up the darkest color stripe to the top of your nail, and rock back and forth. Try to line up the colors each time so you donโ€™t end up with a blob of color.

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Step 3: Since the nail polish will likely get on your skin surrounding the nail, you will want to dip a Q-tip in nail polish remover and clean up the edges.

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Step 4:ย Give your ombre time to dry!ย Then, seal it off with a topcoat to make it shine.

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Finished product:

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What do you think? I look forward to trying this mani with many other color gradients!

-Meg

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17 Comments

  1. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat on June 4, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    I saw this feature and was tempted to try it, too! Love all your pink selections!

  2. Shari on June 4, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    What an awesome idea!

  3. brittany on June 4, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    That is awesome! I never thought to try it. I am so happy you joined the fitnessista family Meg!!!!!! I love your posts and both of your blogs!

    • Meg on June 4, 2012 at 11:22 pm

      Thank you so much! <3

  4. Emily on June 4, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    You’re a genius!

  5. Alyssa on June 4, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    So cute!

  6. Kerry @ Totes My Oats on June 4, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    This is so pretty! I want to try it.

  7. Amanda on June 4, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    ooh this looks pretty easy! I bet you could tape up your nails to make it easier clean up for around your nails too.

    • Meg on June 4, 2012 at 11:21 pm

      Such a good idea!

  8. Catalina @ Cake with Love on June 4, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    15 minutes is not bad for such beautiful looking nails!!I have to try it over the weekend!

  9. Jamie on June 4, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    This is so cool!!!!! Will definitely be doing this when I change my nails up. Right now I’m rocking the faux French manicure with silver sparkles on the tips instead! It was an easy DIY too :)!

  10. Julie on June 4, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    I love your hair!

  11. Shelley on June 5, 2012 at 1:46 am

    Very cool!

  12. Jess on June 5, 2012 at 4:17 am

    Wow I never would have thought to use a spOnge for your nails! So clever!

  13. blueberrybrunette on June 5, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Aww what a cute idea! they look super, i’m gonna have to try this!

  14. Beverly on June 5, 2012 at 10:39 am

    What an awesome technique. LOVE how pretty your nails look!

  15. April on June 5, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Thank you for doing this tutorial! I keep seeing it on Pinterest but it seems more messy than it is worth. Can’t wait to try this!

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