Gradient Glitter Mani

The cousin to the ever popular ombre is the ever stylish gradient. If we’re talking math terms here, gradient simply means the variation of space by a quantity represented on a slope. And by slope I totally mean your nails. I’m using glitter to create my gradient, three to be exact, as I encourage you to use at least two or more glitters for this look. Now let’s get into it!

1. Apply a base colour coat to your nails and allow it to fully dry. Following that by applying a thin line to the tips of your nails with a darker shade of your base coat. Now, don’t go too dark as this colour will peak in through your glitter. This line just adds a bit more depth to the gradient without piling on so much glitter which can get clumpy.
2. With your first glitter, apply it 3/4 of the way down your nail and allow to dry (drying is important when you want your glitters not to clump!).
3. Taking the second glitter, apply that 1/2 way down your nail allowing ample time to dry.
4. Furthermore, apply your last glitter to the top 1/4 of your nail. This should be where you applying your thin line earlier.
5. Finally, add your top coat and you are done!

Isn’t math fun?

- Genesis Nadal

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