7.01.2013

Beach Week: Sandy Sea Nails


Welcome to my third annual Beach Week! I'll be sharing ideas and tips for nails, hair, and makeup. I think you'll enjoy it, and there will be something for everyone. Just wait and see! First up, I have a cute nail tutorial: Sandy Sea Nails. Enjoy.


N e e d:
Blue polish
Beige polish
Sand or salt or sugar
Nail brush, optional

D o:

Paint a coat of whatever blue you'd like your "sea" to be and allow to dry.


Decide how much "sand" you'd like and then paint a sand-colored shade of polish.
I used a brush (actually an ELF concealer brush) here.


While polish is still wet, sprinkle sand. I used salt here.
Gently pat down the sand and blow away any excess.

T r y:

  • This nail idea started years ago with a school project, where I used paint and salt instead to recreate "authentic" sea and sand for a map. The nails remind me of that--looking down at a map from above. Over the years I've used sand (playground sand is best), salt, and sugar. Beads, like those used in caviar nails, can be used if desired.
  • I like using salt or sugar as opposed to beads because it makes it more kid/pet-friendly--just in case loved ones somehow come into contact with your nails.
  • Try this on just the tips or you can reverse it.
  • There's no need for sand--just used the beige and blue polishes and paint the sand and sea.
  • I tried to keep this tutorial easy and realistic, but if you're feeling fancy, feel free to use more shades of blue or beige. I did this with the other nails. 
  • A clear top coat can be used to seal the nail art, but the effect doesn't look as realistic. 
  • This look is great for an event or you can expect it to last a day or two without a top coat.
  • Instead of blue, try mint.
  • Try it on just one nail, or as a pedi. I did this for a pool party recently on my big toe and painted the rest blue. It was cute!

How was your weekend?
Any beach visits this summer?

22 comments:

  1. How cute and perfect for summer! :)

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  2. How cool and original is this idea!!! i love it!!!!

    :)
    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  3. Fun! I am going to give it a try, but will probably try to make the tips thinner.
    Good weekend here. Been to the beach yesterday, finally a warm, summery day!

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  4. You always come up with such fun, creative ideas, Elle! Painting my nails just one colour is enough work for me as it is... I don't know how you do it, but I'm always impressed :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  5. Very cool! Maybe I'll do this for beach week for Busy Girl Nails!!

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  6. Love this cut sandy effect, really suits the summery theme and looks like actual sand!

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  7. So creative, Elle! Have never really seen this nail art before. It's just the right "decor" for summer:D

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  8. So lovely manicure ^^
    Thank you for the Tuto

    New post - Kisses
    http://www.mademoisellemode.com/

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  9. I'm in love with these nails.

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  10. Cute idea! You are so creative I love it!

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  11. How cute! The beach and I aren't really friends (ok I like the beach and it likes me, but other people on the beach and me are not friends, lol) I still like beach-y themed things, though. How long did these last for you without top coat?

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  12. you used salt, haha so cool, love the manicure!
    xo

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  13. such a creative idea and great for the summer !

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  14. You are sooo creative, I freaking love this!

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  15. i saw your nails on instagram and think they are the coolest and best for summer!

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  16. Seriously fun idea!

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  17. Very clever, I've seen a lot of nail tutorials but this one is quite different!

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  18. Oooo I love this idea for beachy nails! Thanks for the tips!

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