For this challenge I decided to try creating a sugar spun manicure, a technique that has long been on my "to try" list. As so many other things on that list, I don't often make time for it unless I'm challenged to do so. I'm happy to show you my first attempt...
This manicure is made using four polishes from the new Zoya Lovely collection. I will show swatches of them soon, I promise. The base is Zoya Jacqueline and it is spun over with Zoya Neely towards the base, Zoya Blu in the middle and Zoya Julie toward the tips. These colors are so perfect for Spring. The manicure really reminds me of Easter eggs...
The technique involves placing a few drops of polish on a disposable surface and swirling it around with a toothpick or something similar until it starts to thicken. When it thickens enough, lifting the swirling tool out of the puddle of polish will pull thin lines of polish out. These lines are then dragged across the nail. There are lots of video tutorials for this on YouTube so check them out. It will make more sense than my explanation for sure...
The texture of this manicure is bumpy as the lines remain above the surface of the nail. I was afraid that the lines would get scraped off so I added a top coat. Luckily I took the photos before adding a top coat because I had a bad feeling that adding the top coat would ruin this manicure. I was right. The top coat made a complete mess as it flattened and smudged the lines...
I'm really happy that I tried this manicure even though I promptly ruined it with a top coat. I look forward to playing around with this type of manicure more in the near future. Next time I will skip the top coat and see how it lasts without...
What manicures are on your list to try? Any fun techniques that you hope to try soon?
Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)
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