Hello lovelies,

Have you spotted the new hot trend - BRACELET NAILS yet? I did and I want to show you how you can create this nail art yourself using nail polish, string (thread) and embellishments. I love trying out new styles and I think my new nail shapes suits this one a lot!

I've recreated a natural looking bracelet nails by @nail_unistella, a fabulous Korean nail artist! By the way - this same nail artist(s) has also created the shattered glass nails look!

Here's how my nails turned out:

The original bracelet nails are done with sewing threads/strings and embellishments encapsulated in gel. This is certainly the best way to get a long wear out of this design but I know most of you (and I) don't really wear gel nails so I have tested out this trend using nail polish. I'm still wearing these nails 3 days later as I'm writing this post and apart from one small stud everything is still on.

Similar design can also be achieved by painting lines on the nails instead of applying the strings but it just doesn't look as 'real' and authentic to me. It's still pretty and nice alternative though.

Products used:

Sewing thread/string
Cuticle nippers/scissors
Tweezers
OPI Barre My Soul
Hollow triangle embellishments
Circle wreath stud
Mini triangles
OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
Seche Vite topcoat
Mini dot studs

I've prepared a video tutorial on how to create these nails so I hope you'll find it useful:

TIPS:

• Choose strings/threads that don't have 'fluf' around them. The strings should be smooth and without fibres sticking out
• Let the nail polish base dry properly or seal it with fast-drying top coat before adding strings and embellishments. This will prevent the nail polish underneath to be ruined if you have to move the strings and studs around
• Tweezers will be your best friend - make sure you have a pair handy to be able to handle the string and tiny studs and hold them down while the polish is drying
• Keep it small and simple - minimalist look seems to suit this style the best as do small studs and embellishments. Big pieces might disrupt the look (yes, I do regret using that big circle piece!)
• Use two coats of top coat and apply it well around the embellishments to secure them - this will help them to stay on longer

So what do you think of this new trend - will you be trying it? Did you find my tutorial and tips helpful? Let me know what you think in the comments.

Have a lovely day! Lucie x

I wanted to start with a blannk canvas and I just love using white as my base colour. So I've painted a coat of Color Club French Tip and let it dry for a bit. After that I could start creating my sea-inspired dotticure. I've used one size of dotting tool throughout the design. The colours I've used were Models own Powder Blue, OPI Unfor-Greta-Bly Blue and OPI Dining Al Frisco.

I must admit, half-way through the nails I hated it and wanted to take it all off but I knew I didn't have time to create a new manicure for this challenge so I finished all the nails. And boy, was I wrong! I love them now! My nails look like they are a mosaic and I'm so enjoying wearing them.

I hope you've enjoyed today's post and stay tuned for the ABC Challenge post tomorrow ;) And don't forget to check out nail art from other bloggers below and by searching #paintallthenailsdotticures