Break the rules! Graffiti Nails

Image © Duchess Bambi 2014

Graffiti and street art inspired nails are great for you messy and frustrated nail painters out there! It's all about creating a unique piece of art on your own mini canvasses - your nails!

1. Prep your nails with a base coat.  I've chosen China Glaze Ridge Filler Base Coat because it dries really quickly and gives a very smooth finish.

2. Mix it up.  Select your colours.  I've used:

Barry M: Block Orange 301

Barry M: Spring Green 290

Bourjois - So Laque! Lime Catwalk

Bourjois - So Laque! Fuchsia Provoc'

No7 - Speed Dry: Poolside Blue

3. Have some fun! Layer up the colours to achieve the desired effect.  You can be as messy or as neat as you like.

4. Put your stamp on it.  Konad stamps are a quick and easy alternative to free-hand nail art.  Choose the design and colour, and get stamping!  White paint stands out really well against the colourful background of these graffiti nails.

5. Ta-dah!  Finish off with a top coat.  China Glaze Fast Forward Top Coat is great because it looks shiny and dries quickly.  Make like Banksy and get painting!