Color-blocking ruled the runway this season at Jil Sander, Gucci, and Prabal Gurung's fashion shows. But don't worry, this hot fashion statement doesn't stop after the first leaves fall—makeup artist Pat McGrath continued the bright trend into autumn with Dior's bold and graphic fall 2011 couture makeup. Keep reading for an easy and fun neon nail tutorial that's less expensive than a trip backstage.
What You'll Need:
- Base Coat
- Top Coat
- 3 Neon Nail Polish Shades
- Thin Art Store Brush
STEP 1 Base Coat
In broad, even strokes, apply a thin layer of your favorite base coat. Allow 3-5 minutes of drying time before applying your first coat of color.STEP 2 Base Neon Polish
STEP 3 Start Blocking!
Take one of your neon shades and dot some product onto a disposable plastic base (wrap or foil works perfectly). Use your art brush to pick up the polish and start drawing random geometric outlines on each finger. Use a steady hand to get the line as straight as possible. If you're feeling shaky, you can tape off each section of your nails with removable scotch tape (but you must wait until your base color is totally dry before applying the tape).STEP 4 Fill In & Repeat
After you've given your nails a little time to dry, take your third neon shade and repeat the same technique on every nail.
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