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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Big Holo hex Glitters


This took less time then you think. I started with a black base, then added the large and small holographic hex glitter setting them into clear polish with a tooth-pick. There is also some stray micro-glitter in the mix that was attached to the larger hex glitter.

I added the clear polish in small sections and tried to have all the pieces evenly spaced. I used 2 obscenely thick coats of Top Coat, I thought this would be dent-able for the whole day as it is very humid in my part of the continent - but it dried solid in much less time than I imagined.

 I had to bend some of the bigger hex glitter pieces so they would sit on my nail properly. I just used my fingernail to 'bend' it in half slightly so it would mimic the curved shape of my nails....

I have tried 3 times to add 'new blogs' to my blog roll - I might have too many ( 730-ish ) and so maybe I am not allowed to have anymore on there? I will try again and possibly erase those blogs that have no new posts for 1 year or so.

I will probably wear this manicure for a few days, I love how this looks and will likely try something like this again in the future with different coloured glitters and nail things



I initially wanted to have the black part of my nails matte, but I miss having shiny nails.....

This photo is BEFORE Top Coat - after applying clear polish I affixed the glitter to the nail

On my ring nail, I added the Matte Top Coat, just for this photo - I wore this mani shiny!!!!


..........and many more photos






25 comments:

  1. I like the hex glitter. They look opalescent. I like the nails both matte and shiny.

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  2. This looks awesome! Great job :)

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  3. This very much looks like pixelated bubbles!!

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  4. I love the black with the hex glitter. It looks very rocker chic :D

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  5. I love these! Gotta try me some black with pretty glitter! Did you have any problems with the edges of the glitter catching stuff? Do you know what I mean...when you can feel the teensy rough edges....

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  6. You always seem to put so much time into your glitter manicures- it always makes your blog posts fun to read, because i can't wait to see what you'll do with glitters next!

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  7. This is pretty amazeballs. I am sort of digging how the mani looks with the half matte/half shiny. :) Great job!

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  8. It's gorgeous! I love both with the matte part and all shiny:D Beautiful holograms!!

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  9. wow great job! i really love it!

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  10. OMG this is amazing, I love it with the top coat! (:

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  11. I think this looks kind of neat matte but I absolutely LOVE it shiny. This is awesome!

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  12. It looks so pretty!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. black matte nail polish will forever be the best for me!!:) and those hex holo stickers are great!!

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  14. WOW. Stunning mani! I am absolutely in love with this! xx

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  15. Very interesting use of the large glitter and unique idea! Love it!

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  16. WOW!! This mani is amazing :) I actually like the look of the matte more than glossy - very pretty!!

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  17. This is awesome! I love the hexagonal glitter a lot; it kind of gives off a disco ball effect that's pretty cool. Very nice!

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  18. Very impressive! I want that too! Doubt I have the patience or the skills though.

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  19. I haven't seen anything like it! I love <3 it!

    I'm now following, if you can check me out:
    www.ladyjjs.blogspot.com
    Thanks

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  20. Love this - it looks like you have tiny mirrors on your nails!

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  21. this is amazing i love it :D

    shel xx

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