Content

• To step
• Part 1 of 4: Preparing your nails
• Tips
• Necessities

Whether you call it dip dye, ombré or gradient, this nail art technique is gorgeous and totally hip. Mixing and blending colors is something you can learn to do yourself, so you don't have to pay a fortune for it at a beauty supply store. Learn here how to prepare your nails, how to choose a beautiful color combination, create the effect and finish it like a true professional.

To step

Part 1 of 4: Preparing your nails

1. Ready.

Tips

• You may have to practice a few times before it gets the way you want.
• After varnishing, dip your nails in cold water for 10 seconds to dry them sooner.
• You can avoid brushing the polish off your fingers by painting fake nails before sticking them on. When the nails are dry you can stick them on.

Necessities

• A basecoat
• Two or more colors of nail polish
• A triangular makeup sponge
• Nail polish remover
• A clear topcoat
• Glitter lacquer (optional)