Pink gradient manicure
I felt like something pink and understated the other day so I decided to do a pink gradient manicure using another Beauty World gradient manicure kit I picked up in HK. Previously I showed you the purple gradient manicure I did using one of these kits and I really like them as they are so simple and easy to use!
I don't think I've mastered the gradient look quite yet.. I don't think it looks "blended" enough. I need to get off my butt and try out the Konad sponging supplies I got as I think that technique looks a bit better.
This kit is one of the "elegance" kits so the colours are softer compared to the other purple and blue kits they have. You get a sheer pink (looks more like a nude in the bottle though), a glitter in a light pink jelly base and a clear glitter. The colours are very work appropriate yet have just the right amount of sparkle to be different.
The process for this one was a little different. You apply a layer of the sheer pink polish over the whole nail first, then apply it again but only to the top 2/3 of the nail. Let dry then apply the glitter in pink jelly base to the top 1/3 of the nail and the clear glitter to the bottom 2/3 of the nail. I applied the clear glitter to most of the nail. The pic below doesn't really flatter this manicure as it looks like there's something weird going on with the tips but it looked fine in real life. I liked this mani but I was craving something brighter after a day lol.
I really like these kits so I bought an extra one to give away to one of my awesome readers in my next giveaway. My 1st blog birthday is in February and then in March it's my birthday (oh NO another year older!) so I've got a big giveaway planned ;) Make sure to keep an eye out for it!
What colour combinations do you like for gradient manicures? I'd love to hear your favourites!
Thanks for looking!
I don't think I've mastered the gradient look quite yet.. I don't think it looks "blended" enough. I need to get off my butt and try out the Konad sponging supplies I got as I think that technique looks a bit better.
This kit is one of the "elegance" kits so the colours are softer compared to the other purple and blue kits they have. You get a sheer pink (looks more like a nude in the bottle though), a glitter in a light pink jelly base and a clear glitter. The colours are very work appropriate yet have just the right amount of sparkle to be different.
The process for this one was a little different. You apply a layer of the sheer pink polish over the whole nail first, then apply it again but only to the top 2/3 of the nail. Let dry then apply the glitter in pink jelly base to the top 1/3 of the nail and the clear glitter to the bottom 2/3 of the nail. I applied the clear glitter to most of the nail. The pic below doesn't really flatter this manicure as it looks like there's something weird going on with the tips but it looked fine in real life. I liked this mani but I was craving something brighter after a day lol.
I really like these kits so I bought an extra one to give away to one of my awesome readers in my next giveaway. My 1st blog birthday is in February and then in March it's my birthday (oh NO another year older!) so I've got a big giveaway planned ;) Make sure to keep an eye out for it!
What colour combinations do you like for gradient manicures? I'd love to hear your favourites!
Thanks for looking!
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Really cute mani. About the giveaway, don't worry we'll keep an eye on it.
ReplyDeleteI really like this manicure....but the technique looks tricky. Wondering where I could snag one of these kits.
ReplyDeleteI think I should pay more attention to Konad-it's not huge here in Canada-but I really like it!!
oh so pretty ^__^ I don't think I'll be able to do that though. It might probably end up like 3 solid colours :P
ReplyDeleteohh how much is that?
I like it, it's so cute!
ReplyDeletehaha yes actually I think pink is the best color, is simple and most likely to be elegant.
ReplyDeletethose gradient kits are awesome! i wish they sold them in the US.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! The products people come up with for nails truly fascinate me. I only wish I could have fancy pants nails all the time. It's a stretch having red nails at work let alone anything else :(
ReplyDeletePretty! I like the sponging effect when it's done with contrasting colours that somehow complement each other, like red and gold or blue and silver.
ReplyDeleteNot normally a fan of pink, but this looks really pretty!
ReplyDeleteI've also tagged you with an award here: http://polishinfatuated.blogspot.com/2011/01/apologies-and-award.html :)
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ReplyDeleteSuper sweet mani! I couldn't make a successful pink gradient because of the nudy colours, there were no signs of gradient at all -_-" But you've done it, SUPERRR!!!
ReplyDelete@marox79: Thanks hun!
ReplyDelete@meredith: I purchased this in Hong Kong so unfortunately I'm not sure where else it's available.
Konading isn't huge in Australia either but it's getting more popular!
@London's-beauty: That's the thing I worry most about when doing gradient manicures! I can't remember exactly how much it cost me.. about $70HK I think.
ReplyDelete@Sylvia: Thanks Sylvia! I'm glad you like it =)
†any: I agree - pink is so elegant and pretty!
ReplyDelete@Enamel Girl: I think so too! Hopefully they'll stock them in the US so you can try it out. Maybe do a search!
@Mez: I'm constantly amazed at the things they come up with too. Just so much new and wonderful stuff all the time! That's the downside to nursing =(
ReplyDelete@Danielle: Great colour combinations Danielle! Thanks for that, I will have to try it out =)
@Sharon: Thanks Sharon! Thank you for the tag too =D
ReplyDelete@Kayleigh: You are too kind Kayleigh =)
Ahhh I love this manicure! Your so lucky to be able to pick these up in hong kong =( So pretty!
ReplyDelete@makeupbykatie: I was definitely lucky to stumble across these in HK. I love these kits! Hopefully you'll be able to stumble across one too =)
ReplyDeletesuper cute nail design <3
ReplyDelete@*~kAy~*: Thank you! It's such a simple manicure to do as well which is a bonus =)
ReplyDeletewhere in HK did u get these? i also have relatives in HK so i wanna get them to buy one for me lol :)
ReplyDeleteCan you compare this nail polish to Teenage dream from OPI?
ReplyDeleteIt's really cute!