

Load your sponge with 2-5 colours, in a horizontal line overlapping each other. Apply 2 coats of white polish (this helps the colours pop) and let your nails dry for 10-15 minutes.
#OMBER NAILS HOW TO#
For those of us who can't wait until their next nail appointment to have a crack at the trend, Aaliyah and Anastasia break down how to achieve an ombre nail at home:

The beauty of ombre is that you don't need to be a Hockney or a Picasso to achieve the look A handful of your chosen colours, a sponge and a bit of creativity will do the trick. 'It’s best to work through the rainbow.' Smart. 'Don’t put clashing colours next to each other, for example a green and orange fade will make brown,' adds Aaliyah. While ombre offers up an endless choice of colour combinations, a word to the wise: there are some shades that won't look so great together. The ombre movement shows no signs of fading on Instagram, with an astounding 4.7 million photos (and counting) posted under #ombrenails.Īccording to NUKA nail founders Kadimah Aaliyah and Anouska Anastasia, ombre nail art involves blending different shades to trick your visual perception and 'create an illusion of colours fading into each other.' Whether you fancy muted monochrome, pairing pastels or mixing metallics, ombre nails are the trend at the end of our fingertips in more ways than one. Enter: ombre nails, a tonic for the dreary weather still pervading our hopelessly optimistic beer garden plans. Experiment with different color combinations and techniques, such as glitter or stamping, to create unique designs.While setting our sights on an Ibiza sunset might still seem like a pipe dream, that won’t stop us from bringing that summer feeling in every other way possible, including our manicures.Practice on paper or a plastic bag before attempting the technique on your nails.Use a small brush or Q-tip dipped in acetone to clean up any mistakes around your cuticles.


