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Mood manis you can master

 

Need a little inspiration for your next mani? Showing off your personality through polish is one of many ways to express who you are. Don’t be shy; the crazier, the better! We’ve rounded up our fave manis for whatever mood you’re in this week.

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    Mood: On top of the world

    Go all out when you’re feeling indestructible. Nothing can affect your happiness.

    What you’ll need:

    • Loose glitter in colors of your choosing
    • Clear Gel Polish
    • Clear Gel Topcoat

    Directions:

    1. Paint nails with clear gel polish.

    2. Sprinkle your glitter over each nail.

    3. Gently press glitter down into the polish.

    4. Top off with gel topcoat.

    Pinned by Rachele Trainor 

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    Mood: I am A-OK

    Caught in the daily grind? Give yourself a little pick-me-up with this cheery black ‘n’ white mani.

    What you’ll need:

    • Black polish
    • White polish
    • Toothpicks
    • Clear topcoat

    Directions:

    1. Paint nails in chosen color pattern. 

    2. Let dry.

    3. Create designs with toothpick.

    4. Draw triangle in opposite color on one finger.

    4. Apply topcoat.

    Pinned by Rachele Trainor 

     

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    Mood: Undecided

    For those days when you just don't know how you feel. 

     

    What you’ll need:

    • 3-5 colors
    • Glitter topcoat

    Directions:

    1. Paint each nail with chosen colors.

    2. Depending on how much glitter you prefer, add either one or two coats. 

    Pinned by Rachele Trainor 

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    Mood: Feelin’ flirty

    Ready to finally approach that crush of yours? Don’t be scared to flaunt your feelings through your tips.

    What you’ll need:

    • Pink and white polish (or any two colors you like!)
    • Silver paint
    • Toothpicks
    • Clear topcoat

    Directions:

    1. Paint one nail fully pink, three fully white, and one half and half.

    2. Using the pink color, use a toothpick to place the dots on each white nail.

    3. Use a toothpick to make silver dots on the other nails.

    4. Carefully draw a triangle on two nail tips with silver.

    5. Top off with topcoat. 

    Pinned by Rachele Trainor

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    Mood: Wild child

    Nothing can stop you! When good news surrounds you constantly, you should celebrate with this fab mani.

    What you’ll need:

    • Navy polish
    • Gold glitter polish
    • White polish
    • Silver glitter polish
    • Clear topcoat

    Directions: 

    1. Paint nails navy.

    2. Let dry.

    3. Draw triangle at cuticle in silver.

    4. With a toothpick, take white polish and draw a triangle bordering the silver (make sure the line is not too thick).

    5. Take gold and drag the brush in a triangle motion bordering the white. Note that you may have to apply two gold layers.

    6. Don’t forget the topcoat!

    Pinned by Rachel Trainor 

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by Rachele Trainor | 2/1/2016
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