This design was inspired by 2 wonderful bloggers, and you can check out their designs here: Wacky Laki: wackylaki.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentines-day-gradient.html Globe & Nail: globeandnail.blogspot.ca/2012/10/reciprocal-gradient.html I've received a few questions so I'll mention here I think this took about 2 hours - and I am usually overly-cautious my base is dry when applying tape, that drying period was probably the longest part, then getting the tape on straight because I was starting to get tired =) Dry time will vary depending on your polish & how many coats - also overall time could be cut by only using 2 colors for the gradient. ►Nail polish & products used◄ -Base coat (of your choice) -Zoya - Malia: amzn.to/1MFXJCK -Zoya - Pinta: amzn.to/1JsH7gH -Zoya - Purity: amzn.to/1U7AEcF -Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat: amzn.to/1K9HQUE -Sponge - I used a makeup sponge: amzn.to/1VCNx4u (almost any kind is OK) -Striping tape (or cut thin strips of regular tape): amzn.to/1JFbm67 -(Optional) Liquid Latex: amzn.to/1JsI9JL or Tape: amzn.to/1MFXQyc -Tweezers (optional): amzn.to/1E7Fzs0 ►Step-By-Step◄ -Start out with a clean, dry nail & apply your base coat -Use Malia as your base color -Apply tape around the nail (optional) -Sponge a gradient using all 3 colors -When dry, apply the striping tape -Sponge a gradient using all 3 colors in the opposite order -Remove striping tape & tape around nails -Clean up around the nail with polish remover -Finish with top coat! ►Go directly to my taping tutorial here:◄ youtu.be/r8nEJsWeVpM ►Go directly to my clean up tutorial here◄ youtu.be/RrxQuD5e6jk ►Sponging Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY28sm_5aJA7RswKEgWLddgc_aJCxQfdQ ►Subscribe for new videos every week◄ www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=simplelittlepleasues ►Check me out on these sites too!◄ Share your nail art on my Facebook! www.facebook.com/pages/My-Simple-Little-Pleasures/119041034826219 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mysimplelittlepleasures Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/ColetteMSLP Follow me on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/colettemslp/ Read more on my Blog: mysimplelittlepleasures.blogspot.com/ ►Main YouTube Links◄ My Channel: www.youtube.com/user/SimpleLittlePleasues Tips & Tricks Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4B6CE9EFF85ED1C1 Water Marble Tutorials Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9897F44C750F9766 Nail Art Tutorials Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB91C3B3D94F76FDB My Vlog Channel: www.youtube.com/ThroughoutMe ★Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links

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