I have no idea what rock i as hiding under, but I have never ever heard of newspaper nails before. How is that possible. I was surfing the net when i came across a mani that used this technique and i flipped out. I had to try it. NOW. So I ran upstairs and grabbed the following supplies:
My nail polish remover, cotton pads, my trusty base coat (julep nail therapy - the only base coat i use), and my polish of choice which was Illamasqua raindrops.
Next I watched an episode of One Tree Hill. Yes. Really. My 30 year old self is really a 14 year old girl at heart. Once an episode was over I figured my nails were sufficiently dry. Now remember. Ive never done this before! So no making fun of me!
I got out a bottle of vodka. This better work because otherwise, what a waste of vodka!! And I poured a small bowl of vodka and got a piece of newspaper.
Next I dipped my finger in vodka for 10-15 seconds. I at this point question myself. Really??? Im using vodka to soak my nails? But, whatever. Then you place a piece of newspaper against your finger for 5 or so seconds
So what I have clearly learned is the print needs to go horizontally and not vertically. This was definitely a lesson learned.
Then really all there is t do is top it with my trusty top coat. And the final result (remember, ive never ever done this before!!)
Hi! I'm new to your blog. I just came here via PF. Loved this post. You are so funny! It never crossed my mind that I could use vodka for newspaper nails. I was thinking of doing them too but I'm afraid it's gonna turn into a hot mess. Great job!
ReplyDeletethanks! it seemed easier to use vodka then run to the store to buy rubbing alcohol.
ReplyDeleteI always have rubbing alcohol in the house. I'm a future doctor:P
ReplyDeletehaha. i realized after i posted that i DO have some. My favorite inglot blush shattered and I bought it to repair the blush!
ReplyDeleteand im going back to school next year and going in to pharmacy. so pretty soon i wont have an excuse either!
Well good luck on that one! It's a pretty hard school over here, so I've heard. I still got 2 years of med school so a lot of "serious" nail polish stuff will be performed in this time :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I could ever use good vodka for this. I'd probably drink it before I could dip my fingers in. But pretty mani! Raindrops is so pretty - I'm sad I missed it during the sale a few weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteits back online on the illamasqua website though at regular price.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.illamasqua.com/shop/catalogue/category/nails/products/nail-varnish/31/