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Saturday, August 17, 2013

My First Successful Gradient Nails and A Harmonious Mess




So after "many" trials and errors, I finally accomplished my first successful nail gradient and I'm stocked! lol.

For this particular nail look I used two coats of Orly Harmonious Mess as the base color. And then I sponged Essie Play Date and Orly Harmonious Mess together to create the gradient. As my last step, I applied a layer of Out The Door top coat to seal the color and smooth the transitioning colors.

It may not look perfect but that's the best one I've been able to do so far. Perhaps, with more practicing, I might just be able to perfect it.

Do you have any tips on how to get the perfect gradient?










Lastly, Harmonious Mess is a new polish that I picked up from Sally Beauty's clearance section. I think it was $3.99 if my memory serves well. Not bad for a polish that was released not too long ago. It's a lovely pale lavender with a cream finish. Formula wasn't too thick or thin, fairly easy to work with, and was opaque in two coats.






13 comments:

  1. Ooo I think it turned out great! What kind of sponge did you use?

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    1. Thanks. I used the Face Secrets cosmetic wedges from Sally Beauty supply.

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  2. I'm not good at gradients yet. This is so pretty x

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    1. Thanks. Some people make them look so easy but I struggled quite a bit. I still need to practice more.

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  3. Pretty! I need to do more gradient nails, haven't done them all summer.

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    1. I love how they look. Definitely would love to see one from you.

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  4. That looks great! I have Play Date - so I need to get Harmonious Mess, because I am in love with this combination :) Great job!

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    1. I picked up the last one on clearance at my local Sally. You might still be about to find it too.

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  5. This looks amazing! I have never tried gradient nails as I've never really wanted to go through that much effort just for it to chip in a few days, but perhaps I shall one day :) Great colors too!

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    1. lol you're right I worked hard at it and it chipped in a couple days :( but I guess I'm just relieved that I finally did it right this time

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  6. This gradient is absolutely beautiful!!!

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