The most arthritis friendly nail art design is the one I don’t even paint on my nails, right?
There is a relatively new technique called “drip marbling” which is very similar to acrylic paint marbling.
I create a design on a flat plastic surface. Once it dries, I cut it into smaller pieces and apply them to my nails as decals. It a very simple nail art technique but yields a beautiful result. I showcase water decals and no-water marbles on my blog all the time so I bit the time bullet and tried out this new to me style.
Interested in how to do this? Scroll to the bottom for a wonderful tutorial by my favorite nail art YouTuber, Colette!
This is exactly what I was going for: an irregular marble without any muddiness. It kind of reminds me of lava…
I love the end result but these decals are thick which is to be expected when using so much polish.
Base: Wet n Wild Black Creme, China Glaze Fairy Dust
Marble: SinfulColors Gogo Girl (true red), Feel the Vibe (orange), Chick Chick (yellow) – discontinued*, OPI Nail Lacquer Guys & Galaxies
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Where You are saying that you are doing a new {What?} to this site. Is it a new technique, or a New Idea, or a New style that doesn’t hurt the customer. I know about Arthiatus because I have it on my Shoulders, hands, feet, and Arms which hurts so bad I now have to use an Anti-inflammatory cream 4 times a day to apply then go back to work which is hard.
I really like your presentation, but I do think you need some more color to your site showing your showcase of fingernail art to the public. For a Picture speaks a thousand words towards your product and Art Skills. So Take some pictures of your Work on Arthritic women’s hand’s and show them off after you have gotten their permission to show your abilities on their hands.
Do You have a line of products that you are showcasing that don’t peel off within a week or so? I can’t wear nail polish on my nails because the chemistry in my nail beds puts a Teflon substance between the nail and the polish. That same day the polish peels right off, Even with a top coat of the most expensive paints.
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Thank you for the comment, Susan!
Yes, I in the post I am talking about a new to nail art technique. I actually do not do nails on other people, just my own, but I do agree I should have a slide show at the top of my home page. I used to but when I switched to this new layout it didn’t fit in the with the design. I will try again because it was my favorite part of the website!
You have a great idea that I didn’t think about. Reviewing items that help with arthritic nail painting (ie. a magnifying lamp) …unfortunately, as you said, chemistry changes how products work with each person. Items that work for me may not work for you! I can suggest products that work for me which you of course can try but I can’t make promises that they work 😦
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