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Dandelion Nails with China Glaze Electric Beat and Others

A little while ago I found someone doing an amazing dandelion mani, complete with seeds blowing across all the nails.  I just had to give it a try!  To create this look I first added two coats of China Glaze Electric Beat, a good match for a sky blue.  I then used a nail art brush to draw in the stems on my middle finger and thumb using Sally Hansen Gunmetal.  Then, using a stiff straight brush, I dipped the ends in Sally Hansen Whirlwind White and drew on the lines blowing out from my middle finger.  I added a few on my other hand too as I liked the idea of having them spread out.  Finally, I added a coat of Joe Fresh Matte Top Coat.  







I love how this came out.  What do you think of the seeds coming around on my left hand too?




The verdict:  this mani was surprisingly easy to do.  A straight brush meant it was easy to create the shapes.  If you're interested, the brushes I used came from this kit. Electric Beat is a nice colour on its own, by the way.  This was two coats and the colour is nice and soft.  The whole techno range from China Glaze is a winner in my books.
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  1. KristinaJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    I just started reading your blog and I love it! You've inspired me to do nail art; I think I'll have to buy some brushes and tools.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Very cute look!

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  3. JonochiJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    This is a very cute idea!!
    I love the matte effect with it, as well!

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  4. MFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    This is such a cute idea!!

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