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Neon Splatter and Gradient Nail Art

21 Tuesday Apr 2015

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It is the return of the neons!…and the lightbox! Today’s nail art consists of some old neons and some from the China Glaze collection. I realize I need more powerful white, daylight bulbs. The ones I have cast too much of a yellow tint and it’s hard to capture a good picture :(. I will try to take a sunlight picture tomorrow if the weather perks up!

I hope you like it!

 

Neon Splatter and Gradient Nail Art | The Rite of AgingI used Essie No Place Like Chrome and Sinful Colors Snow Me White as my bases.

I splattered with Color Club Pucci-licious, China Glaze UV Meant to Be and Violet Vibes.

I created with the gradient with Pop Beauty Pacific Hoot and China Glaze UV Meant to Be.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Neon Dotticure Flowers Nail Art

21 Tuesday Apr 2015

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It’s been nine days since I last blogged? What?? Wow. I have not been feeling well and haven’t really been in the mood to do any intricate nail art; but, I have some fun new neons to play with (i.e. China Glaze Electric Nights!) so I definitely want to showcase those!

However, the polishes I used for this simple, pretty RA-friendly look are oldies but total lovelies! Since neons are so hot right now be prepared to see a whole slew of them!

This is my first attempt at these easy flowers and I’ve got to say, they turned out a lot better than I thought they would. Until I added the center they looked kind of wonky and top coat really helped them look better. What I like most about this look is the “petals” can be a little messy and imperfect. My favorite type of nail art!

I hope you like it!

 

Neon Dotticure Flowers | The Rite of AgingI started with Barry M Chai as my base.

I detailed with dotting tools, China Glaze Sun Worshiper, Daisy Know My Name and Color Club Wham! Pow!

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Neon Watercolor Dotticure and Stamping Nail Art

29 Sunday Mar 2015

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I’ve been dying to try out this technique after I saw this recent video on Tartofraises Nail Art’s Youtube Channel! I not only love the look because it is neon but also because it is neon over black! In the past it took me forever and multiple layers for neons to show up over black. This is a great alternative for those bright colors to really pop!

 

I loved how the final look came out. It was super fun and easy and I will definitely try it again with a different design!

Neon Sheer Watercoloring | The Rite of AgingI started with 2 coats of Wet n Wild Black Creme as my base.

I stamped with Konad Special Polish White and Pueen Cosmetics plate PUEEN44.

I used a toothpick and Milani Spotlight White.

I used polish thinner, a fluffy artist’s brush, American Apparel Neon Red, Color Club Wham! Pow!, Warhol and China Glaze Sun Worshiper to color in the white design.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Watermarble Nail Art for NAIL – St. Patrick’s Day

20 Friday Mar 2015

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Due to some personal stuff going on I didn’t have the time nor was I in the mood to paint my nails. But, I knew no matter how long I went without painting my nails I had to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Green is my favorite nail polish color after all!!

It has been a while since I participated in the NAIL linkup. I wanted to but wasn’t feeling particularly inspired (I think mostly due to stress) so I am glad I was able to sneak one in before the month’s end!

But, as you guys remember neons spook my camera. I am completely thrilled that I was able to capture it even if my skin tone took a beating in the photo. I hope you forgive me!

 

St. Patrick's Neon Watermarble | The Rite of Aging

I started with a thin coat of American Apparel Neon Green as my base.

I marbled with Barry M Matte Cancun and American Apparel Neon Green.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.