Nail Art & Optical Illusions

I have always been interested in optical illusions and I thought it would be a good idea to attempt a optical illusion for my next nail art. I decided to play around with perspective to give my nails a 3D effect.
Please let me know what you think and all comments are welcome :)

For this manicure you will need black and white nail varnish and some nail tape.



1. First paint your nail with a basecoat to protect your nail and them paint it black.
2. Once dry place three strips of nail art tape on your nail in a 'fan' shape.
3. Then add three more strips horizontallly across your nail.
4.Using a toothpick paint the gaps white, following the pattern 'black,white,black,white.....
5. While the nail varnish is still wet peal off the tape using tweezers.
6. Add a top coat to seal your design and to add a shine.

Here is the finished result.

I am very pleased with how this nail art design has turned out. I did take a long time but from the results I believe it was worth it.

Spring Blossom Nail Art

Hello Everyone

Spring is one of my favourite seasons, flowers        

start to bloom and it is still light when we wake
up and go home. A blossom tree has started to
bloom in my garden so I have used it as inspiration for my next nail art tutorial.

All you need is light blue, pink, white and black nail polish and a small dotting tool. - If you do not own a dotting tool you could use a toothpick or the tip of a pen.

It is very easy to do and if you do decide to have a go add @queenrock75 when you upload your pictures on instagram and I will share your re creations.

1. First apply a clear basecoat to protect your nails then add a coat of light blue nail varnish.
2. Using a small dotting tool (or toothpick) draw the branches in black nail varnish, start off with one thick branch and then add smaller branches.
3. Add pink dots (using a dotting tool) along the branches, if you have space add some dots at the bottom of your nail, this is the blossoms falling off the tree.
4. Finally add some white dots and finish off with a top coat to seal your design.

Frozen Nail Art

This nail art tutorial is inspired by the Disney film Frozen. It is one of my favourite films and this is my favourite nail art design. I hope you decide to try out this manicure yourself and if you have any questions or suggestions please leave a comment below.

For this manicure I decided to paint the words "let it go" from the main song in the film and on the other hand  a  little picture of Olaf.

Olaf Tutorial

1. After applying a base coat, paint your nail light blue.

2. Once the polish is dry paint one coat with glitter nail varnish.

3. Paint one white thick line in the middle of your nail, moving to the sides to form the head shape.

4,5,6. Using a large dotting tool paint two black dots, once dry paint two white dots and using a smaller dotting tool paint two black dots to finish the eyes.

7. To paint the carrot nose just use a dotting tool dipped in orange nail varnish.

8. Paint a black semi circle for the mouth, I used a small brush but you can also use a toothpick.

9. Finally paint a small white thick line on top of the semi circle to make the teeth and three small black lines on top of the head for hair. Once dry apply a top coat to seal your design.

Snowflake Tutorial

Of course you have to have snowflakes in Frozen nail art and they are really simple to paint. For my manicure I decided to use a nail art pen but a tooth pick can be just as effective.

Like before paint your nails light blue and add glitter nail varnish. Using a tooth pick paint three lines like a star shape, then add smaller lines to form the snowflake.

You can choose to paint the rest of your nails with snowflakes  but I decided to paint the song 'let it go' on my other hand.

I really like this nail art, it looks hard but it is simple to create.
Do not worry if you do not own a nail art pen or dotting tools, you can easily use objects around the home. For example, the nib of a biro would  be a good dotting tool as well as a toothpick can give you more control when painting your design.
I hope you become inspired to re create this design and I would love to hear back from you, just leave a comment below.

Dont forget to follow me on instagram @queenrock75

I would love to hear from you all, what it your favourite Disney film? and what tutorial shall I attempt next?

Please leave a comment below :)

Tangled Nail Art

This nail art design and tutorial is inspired by Tangled and I have used the sun symbol as the main feature of this design because it plays a huge part in the film.

 

For this nail art design you will need a large and small dotting tool, purple, yellow and gold nail polish. For the nail varnish I used Sally Hansen - good to grape, Avon - sunshine and Barry M - gold.

If you do not have any dotting tools, the end of a biro or toothpick will work just as effectively.

1. First apply a clear base coat to protect your nails, then apply 2 coats of purple or yellow nail varnish.
2. Using a large dotting tool paint a large circle with gold or purple nail varnish. This is the main body of the sun.
3. Using a smaller dotting tool paint the flames, when you place the doting tool on your nail drag the polish to form the flames.
4. Continue to add flames around the sun to complete the design, when you are finished apply a top coat to seal your design and make your sun shine.

Tangled is one of my favourite films and this is one of my favourite nail art designs. For my mani I decided to alternate the colours on each nail to make the design look more colourfull.
At first I struggled with painting the flames but after practice I was able to create some flame shapes with my dotting tool.

I hope I have inspired you to paint your own Disney nail art.

Please comment and share your re creations on instagram by adding @queenrock75

Disney Nail Art!!!

Hello Everyone :)

 

I know I have been quiet in the last week, this is because I was

creating a new page for my blog - Disney Nail Art Tutorials!!!

You can use Disney to inspire your nail art in many ways and I was greatly inspired to create many nail art designs which are influenced by Disney characters.
I have so many ideas so I thought it would be easier to publish a page sharing my designs and tutorials. I will frequently be posting designs so do not forget to revist the page to see the latest Disney nail art. Do not worry I will still be posting other nail art designs :)

The first tutorial is inspired by the film Tangled, click on the link below to see how it is done.

Tangled Nail Art Tutorial

Comments are always welcome, let me know what you think :)

These are some examples of my first Disney Nail Art Designs, each nail represents a film. I will be using these ideas for each tutorial.

All of my designs can be found on instagram @queenrock75.

 

Chevron Nails & Ombre with Nail Tape Tutorial

Hi everyone!!!
It has been a while since I have posted on my blog, it was my birthday on Saturday :) so today I will share 2 tutorials. Chevron nails and an ombré mani with nail art tape. Both tutorials are fun and easy to create. I hope these tutorials will inspire you to have a go and create your own nail art designs.

Chevron Nails

Chevron patterns are very popular when it comes to nail art designs. They are very easy to create and can be used with any colour combination. For this tutorial I decided to paint black chevrons on a white background and the rest of my nails turquoise.

First apply a base coat to protect your nail then apply two coats of white nail varnish, using a dotting tool (or a toothpick) dipped in black nail polish, paint dots in a zig zag pattern.

Connect the dots with your dotting tool to create to the chevron, go back and thicken the lines.

Repeat the pattern on the rest of your nail, add a top coat to protect your design. 

As I said before you can paint this design with any colours you like. I decided to paint the rest of my nails turquoise  (Maybelline Colour Show - Urban turquoise.) then applied graffiti polish for my mani.

Ombré & Nail Tape Tutorial

The second nail art design uses 2 easy nail art techniques when put together creates an amazing look.
It is very easy to do and it make you nails look like they have been done by a professional.
You also don't have to worry about breaking the bank for this design, you can use everyday objects around the home to help you with this mani.

The Ombré Effect 

First choose 2 colours you wish to blend.

Make sure you pick colours that will be 

able to blend easily. For this tutorial I 

chose Sally Hansen - Good to Grape and

Barry M - Pastel Pink.

First apply a base coat to protect your nail and add two coats of white nail varnish.

Paint a thick line of your first colour on a make up sponge.

While it is wet paint another thick line with your second colour. (You can use tissues instead of sponges if you do not own any make up sponges)

Quickly dab the sponge over your nail, slightly moving up and down to mix the colours.

Once you have finished clean your the sides of your nail with a cotton bud and nail varnish remover.

Add a top coat to help the colours blend.

Nail Art Tape

You can decide to finish your design with just the ombré effect or you can modify your nail art with nail art tape.

Once your nails are dry place the tape on your nail as your chosen pattern.

Apply another coat of nail varnish over the tape - I chose Barry M Metalic Effects, silver.

While the paint is wet gently peal the tape off your nail.

Finish with a top coat to seal your design.

I really enjoyed creating these designs and I hope I have inspired you to create your own nail art. If you have any questions or suggestions for other nail art tutorials please leave a comment below.

Also don't forget to follow me on Instagram @queenrock75 :)

Daisy Nails

     

This nail art design is very simple to recreate and it gives your nails a summer look which is especially needed at this time of the year. The multi coloured stripes add variety to the manicure and if you choose to you can use this tutorial to inspire you to create many other flower designs of your own.

Painting the Daisy pattern is very simple, all you need is a dotting tool. If you do not own a dotting tool you can use the nib of a brio or a toothpick.

First apply a clear base coat to protect your natural nails, then paint your nail with your chosen background colour. For this design I used pastel colours to create the summer feeling. Using your dotting tool dipped in white nail varnish paint 5 dots to create the petals. For the centre of the flower add a yellow dot using your dotting tool. Once dry apply a top coat to seal your design.

To add variety to your manicure you can paint a stripe pattern on your accent nail. Again it is very easy to do, all you need in a thin brush and nail varnish.

First apply a clear base coat to protect your natural nail, then paint your nail with your chosen pastel colour. Using a thin brush and white nail varnish paint 3 lines up to two thirds of your nail. Repeat this step several times with other pastel colours. Once dry apply a top coat to seal your design and if you have made some mistakes the top coat makes the colours blend therefore covering your mistakes.

I really like this design it is very easy to do and the little daisy pattern makes your nails look really cute! As a nail artist the skill to creating flowers is a must have. If you are not a fan of painting your nails you could use gem stones instead.

 

I hope I have inspired you to try out your own flower nail art designs and I would love to see your own recreations. Please comment if you have any questions and you can follow me on Instagram @queenrock75 for other nail art manicures.

                 

Furry Pussy Cat Tutorial

Cats are one of my favourite animals, at the moment I have 4 :) This nail art involves using flocking powder to create a cute furry black cat on your nails and some other design suggestions you can use for the rest of the manicure. For this tutorial I used black
and white nail varnish to make the nail art stand out but you can always use different colours instead.

After applying a base coat to protect your nail, paint 2 coats of white nail varnish

                                 

 Using black nail varnish, paint a large circle at the top of your nail

Paint a smaller circle at the top of the bigger circle with a dotting tool and paint 2 small ears with a toothpick. I had a small dotting tool so I used that instead.

Use your toothpick to paint a curved line at the side of the body to create the tail. Quickly move your toothpick up and down in a 'stippling motion' this way it is easier to control

While the nail varnish is wet dip your nail into your pot of flocking powder. Press your nail firmly and brush away the extra powder. As a result you will have a little black furry cat :) 

You can repeat the process on the rest of your nails or to add variety to your nails you could paint fish skeletons and paw prints. See tutorials below.

Using your toothpick draw a black triangle and a straight line with an arrow, paint three lines

               in the middle to complete the fish skeleton. Apply a top coat to seal your design

                

      

First paint an irregular circle on your nail, then paint 3 smaller circles to complete
the paw print. Apply a top coat to seal your design 

     

                       

If you do not own any dotting tools a toothpick or the tip of a pen works just as effectively. Flocking powder is also not expensive if you shop around you will find it at a good price, I found my flocking powder for just £1.

This design can be re created in various ways. There are other types of cats you could paint on your nails. How about a ginger cat? You could paint a cat using orange nail varnish and add white stripes with a blue background.

Please comment and I would love to see some of your re creations, just tag me on Instagram @queenrock75

 

Leopard Heart Print Tutorial

Valentines Day is near and this
Leopard Heart manicure is a great way to show off your sexy and wild side.


First apply a basecoat to protect your nail, once it is dry paint 2 coats of pink nail varnish

Using a dotting tool and red nail varnish paint 2 dots close together

Slowly drag down and paint a point to complete the heart

Paint irregular dots on the rest of the nail

Paint 'C' shapes around the heart and dots with a dotting tool and black nail varnish to complete the leopard print. Apply a top coat to seal your design

Paint the leopard print on the side and top of your other nails

 



This is one of my favourite nail art designs

and it makes your nails look amazing. This design is very easy to paint and it will leave your nails looking sexy and wild for Valentines Day.

 

Please comment and let me know what you think :) 

 

 

Don't forget you can follow me on instagram @ queenrock75





 

 

 

My First Tutorial - Rainbow Spirals

Here it is my first nail art tutorial - Rainbow Spirals :)

Step 1 - First apply a base coat to protect your nails.

Step 2 - Paint each of your nails with red, yellow, green, blue and purple nail varnish.

Step 3 - Paint a dot at the centre of your nail, this will be your guide.

Step 4 - Using a black stripper draw two curved lines, repeat three more times to create a propeller on your nail. If you do not have a stripper you can use a thin brush dipped in black nail varnish.

Step 5 - Paint a black curved line in between each propeller.

Step 6 - Finish your nail with a top coat or quickly add a gem in the middle of the nail before the top coat dries.

Here is the finished result :)



I am very pleased with this design. It is colourful and very effective, I can't stop staring at my own nails!!! The best part is that it is very simple to make.

Please have a go yourself and I would love to see your re creations.