I’d been planning a festive red, white, & blue manicure for the 4th of July but hadn’t really come up with any original ideas until I featured a fun tie dye manicure tutorial on BlogHer Style over the weekend and was instantly hit with inspiration. But let me just warn you… this is not a project for the impatient or short-tempered, and why I decided to tie dye only six of my ten nails. However, my nails are very short at the moment and this, along with many nail art techniques are far easier with a larger canvas to paint on. Obviously then, my thumbs turned out the best. But I think with a little practice, the results could be even better, though I do love the final product and how they kind of look like stars AND stripes.
Here’s what I used…
1. OPI “Kennebuck Port” 2. OPI Sephora “A-Ha! Moment” 3. OPI “Suzi Says Feng Shui”
* I used Essie “Good to Go” top coat and ALMOST added a little glitter sparkles for fun.
* You’ll need a pin or toothpick to create your tie dyed effect.
How I achieved my tie dye nails… this video tutorial may help if you need it.
1. Paint a base coat, I chose white, but it depends on what order you’d like your colors to display.
2. When your base coat dries, begin with your first color {white} & at your cuticle, diagonally paint about half way up your nail.
3. Add a large stripe of your next color {blue}.
4. And then your final color to the tip {red}.
5. With your pin or toothpick, AND to your WET NAIL, touch your first color {white} and drag it through your others and to the end of your nail.
6. Wipe off your pin.
7. Repeat step 5 & 6 until you have what looks similar to a star.
* Repeat all the steps on each nail you’d like to tie dye, one at a time.
Hudson jeans | C&C California tank | Rebecca Minkoff MAB | Ray-Ban Aviators
Have Fun!
* Find all of my Nail Art Tutorials Here
Christina
Super cute idea! I love it!
Lisa Petrarca
You are too creative! That looks so COOL Maegan. My family’s all here visiting for the 4th so I’ll have to show all my sister’s. Looks like we may be having a pre-4th of July nail painting party. Have a great 4th!!:D
Fashion Heaven
So interesting！Thanks for sharing.Love you.
Amy
Looks great! Such a fun idea!
Amy
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Laura
I love it!
Ariana
Omigosh, I absolutely ADORE this idea!! I’m definitely going to give this a shot tonight 🙂
Yak Man
it looks awesome! 😀
Kadi Eller
I’m definitely gonna dry this out! It looks fabulous. 🙂
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jenn~the stylish housewife
wow! your nails turned out GREAT! i hated every attempt at a 4th of july mani i came up with. i think i just don’t like red, white and blue on my nails! lol
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
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I love it! I like that it incorporates red white and blue in a subtle, classy way. Great mani idea!
Elissa
This is such a great idea!!
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Andrea Clare
so cute! looks like it would take forever to dry though
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Birdieshoots
What a clever idea, now I’m tempted to change my nails!
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el_martina
nails look great!
Victoria
cool. just discovered this blog through stumbleupon. I love it!!
Rosy (of Raindrops on Rosy)
Oh man – how i love it!
BRIGHTLIGHTS
Those are awesome!!
Kat
That is really cool! I might try this tonight!!
Charismainbklyn
Your blog is very creative. I love This nail idea. It’s fun and original. I’m not a DIY kinda gal but you make things look doable. Happy blogging! 🙂
Miss Maurice
That’s a great look! Such a cool idea for nails! V impressed!
Love your blog for so many hair inspirations!
Laura x
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עליונית תחרה
its super cool! and look super easy to do it!
Lin
That looks SO cool! Definitely gonna have to try it.
drollgirl
dude. this is pretty wild. and wildly creative!
Gwen
I love this look! And the fact that it isn’t perfect makes it all that more amazing! I’m definitely trying this one out! Thank you for sharing!
Fashion Instyle
Great idea!This image are perfect,like it!
Marina
Look awesome! I will try this! Nice post!
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Güler
omg!! i try NOW:)
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