23 Nail Art Hacks That Will Keep You Out Of The Salon For Good
by N/A, 9 years ago |
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Keep your claws looking fresh with these awesome nail art hacks.
1. Carve out the tops of pencil erasers to make leopard print stamps.
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2. Use a piece of lace to create a unique design.
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3. Use a white base coat for more pigmentation.
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4. Use a sharpie to create a custom design.
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5. Create a cool dot pattern using a mechanical pencil.
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5. Create a holographic foil design.
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7. Create ombre nails without a sponge.
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8. A thin strip of nail tape will make designs easier.
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9. Use an acetone soaked sponge and a small bottle to create your own instant nail polish remover. This is great for getting ride of stubborn glitter polish.
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10. Make your own glitter polish.
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11. Use a zip lock bag to make your own nail stickers.
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12. Use a cotton ball, toothpick and nail polish remover to create the perfect cleanup tool.
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13. Use a glitter pen to hide any mistakes in your french manicure.
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14. Use a gel pen to create different designs. Just make sure you give it time to dry. They can smear easily.
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15. Use an eyeliner pencil to pick up rhinestones.
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16. Use a sponge and glitter polish to create a trendy gradient look.
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17. Create a turquoise and gold stone design using a plastic bag.
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18. Use a heart-shaped hole punch to make a nail stencil.
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19. Create a holographic rainbow manicure.
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/2b6acda8f444cf6a9a621374272addcf.jpeg)
20. Create a dot grid to get your lines perfectly straight.
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21. Use a fan brush for thin, multi-colored stripes.
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22. Use the French Tip Dip for the perfect at-home manicure.
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23. Or use a rubber band, if you're a little more skilled.
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