May 18, 2012

Salt Nail Art

Hey girls!

I have something super exiting to share with you!

Nail art using salt!

Check it outttt!!


As you know, caviar nails are all the rage now.

I really wanted to try rocking caviar nails but I'm too lazy to pop by the art store to get some micro beads. Heh.

So... I used the next best thing.


Salt!

Not knowing how it would turn out, I just went with it!


I started with a layer of polish on my ring finger and I accidentally smudged it.

Well, thank gawd the salt was gonna cover the yucky smudge!

I then added a ticker layer of the same polish and sprinkled salt over the wet polish.


If you're trying it out yourself, you could leave the salt without applying top coat for unique party nails.

After applying top coat, the salt turns kinda transparent.


Lol it looks cool yet strangely eerie at the same time.

I think having a wine red base makes this the perfect Halloween nails!

What do you think? 




I'll probably use a different fun colour or a different finishing next time.

If anyone tries it, I'd love to see pictures of your nails! I don't think I've seen any nail art with salt before. =D

♡ ♡ ♡

M.May



* Update:

Thank you so much for the really nice and encouraging responses!

However, I really didn't like how the wine red looked with the salt so I changed them up during the weekend!


You can see more here!

Again, thanks!! Love ya!!

♡ by M.May at 11:46 PM
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23 comments :

  1. MelodyMay 19, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    This is pretty cool for Halloween !
    Although I assume they wouldnt last very long mm

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    1. M.MayMay 19, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      Yeah I'm totally gonna do this for halloween!! I'm not too sure how long it'll last too. We'll just have to wait and see. =D

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  2. QueenieMay 19, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    That looks great! I feel like trying it out right now on one of my fingers. I want to see what it looks like with a girly color, say pink. What I'm wondering is that, what if you're eating finger foods and lick your fingers, only to discover that your nail polish tastes salty? Hm. `-`

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    1. M.MayMay 19, 2012 at 8:39 PM

      Lol!! Nooooo!! Don't lick your nails!! =P Yeah I really wanna try them with a girly colour too! I can't wait to see how yours turn out! =D

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    2. QueenieMay 21, 2012 at 8:02 AM

      I tried taking pictures today but because I don't have a proper camera and use my phone's, you can only see pink and not like, the salt's texture and stuff. Anywhoo, I used a hot pink coraly color and with the salt it looks like a light pink peachy color.

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  3. kathleenMay 19, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    omg that is insane. crazy! i love it, looks like those crystal things that grow in a dish. if that makes sense?

    cocoandgarcon.blogspot.com

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    1. M.MayMay 19, 2012 at 8:53 PM

      Oh yeahhhh!! I totally get you!! Yeah those are cool! =P

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  4. Sue // www.suelovexx.comMay 19, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    LOL as much as I like this DIY idea, the salt kind of creeps me out because it's food LOL. I do really want to try the caviar look though ... I'm just too lazy and I feel like it'll get too messy haha.

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    1. M.MayMay 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM

      Yeah I was quite o.O when I applied the salt to my nails but I got used to it. =P Yeah I think caviar nails will be pretty messy!

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  5. Lucy❀May 19, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Your so creative gurl! I love it~ the next time I do my nails I'll have to try this out! Thanks for the inspiration ^^

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    1. M.MayMay 19, 2012 at 9:02 PM

      Aww you're welcome!! =D I can't wait to see how yours turn out! ^.^

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  6. helloadastraMay 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    You're so creative! The wine red color does make this look pretty errie :P I kinda want to try this now too hehehe. Btw, How long does this last on your nails?

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    1. M.MayMay 19, 2012 at 9:04 PM

      I haven't the slightest idea! Probably not long. I'll keep everyone posted! =D

      And yeahhh... The wine red creeps me out! I think I'll gonna stick to cute pastels for the salt trick next time. =P

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  7. lissyMay 19, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    thats so cool, looks a little bloody haha

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    1. M.MayMay 19, 2012 at 9:10 PM

      Hahahahaha yes it does! It kinda freaks me out. Badddd choice of colour! =P

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  8. arsyparsyMay 20, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Aw that's awesome!!! Has an amazing texture!

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    1. M.MayMay 21, 2012 at 7:51 PM

      Thank you! I love the texture as well! I couldn't stop touching them!!

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  9. sleepandwaterMay 20, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Haha, what an idea :) Very creative and unique interpretation of caviar nails! It looks kind of like a crystal (which I guess is what salt is!) :)

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    1. M.MayMay 21, 2012 at 7:52 PM

      Hehe yeah!! I think having the clear white base would make them look like snow! =D

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  10. JenMay 20, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Mean! Tbh i dont u derstand the caviar nail trend... Its just not that appealing to me (yet?) butthese ones look like a great alternative :Dso creative! ^^

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    1. M.MayMay 21, 2012 at 7:53 PM

      The caviar trend's an either love or hate for many people. I'm not head over heels with them but I really want to give them a try! =D

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  11. CookieCatMay 21, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    looks very cool ^.^but I think I´d do it just like you only on one nail :D

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    1. M.MayMay 21, 2012 at 7:54 PM

      Yeah good idea! I think doing them on all fingers would be a bit overwhelming for first timers!

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