2017 Halloween Glow in the Dark Nails!

Hi! Hello!

Long time, no posts. There were some things that called me on a different path for a while so thank you to those who are still with me! 

So, just because I can and it is that time of year I am going say it, I'm baaaack!!!!

Are you guys ready for some fantastic nail art?

So, I had a request for glow in the dark nails and purple. When you get asked by a small child to do something, spooky, fun and get specific color requests....politely. It's kind of necessary to appease the child and do it. 

Per the usual I will be posting pictures and showing steps at to how this look came out!

Let's get down to this!

Here is the completed look.

First you want to of course gather the items that you will need to complete this look which include, but are not limited to: 

L.A. Colors Ultra Nail Hardener

L.A. Colors CNP417 Nuclear Energy (Purple)

L.A. Colors CNP691 Midnight (Black with HOLO!)

L.A. Colors Art Deco with big and small glitters (the name wore off)

Makeup sponges (I use those that are non-latex)

Glow in the dark nail polish (I bought these at Dollar Tree)

Glossy Top Coat

Start of course with your Ultra Nail Hardener, this is a base coat which with how often a child smacks around their hands... They need it as badly as those who nails don't hold up well in multiple weather changes. Moving on, once that has dried, took less than 2 minutes which is a win, because let's be honest unless you have a super patient child, they are going to smudge that already. 

Second grab your sponges and your purple and black holo!!! (TIP:: if you want it to appear even more opaque I would put a coat of the purple polish down before moving onto this step.) Start by putting half black and half purple on the sponge and DAB that over the nail to create a gradient. I had to go back over each nail twice but since this nail polish dries super quick, it wasn't an issue and still reached an opaqueness that was suitable.

After that has dried (5 minutes or less depending on how humid it is in your home) then it is time to move onto the HOLO!! Now for this, I contemplated using the sponge again but decided against it. Starting at about halfway up the nail I drug the brush to the tip of the nail. This added more holo at the tip and made it seem more gradual and as she put it "like there are stars on my nails!" Yes, I do realize this could be stopped there and you have a starry night. You thought that too right?

So, after that had dried had to to some major clean up around the cuticles. Additionally, I could have used a barrier but when you have a kid who likes to be pampered... she sat still for all of it! So, I took advantage because we were also talking.

With it being October, there has to be a SPOOK-y factor!!

Last two steps included this. I alternated the white and pink glow in the dark. (Very specific request). I simply put one coat on each nail and let that dry, which took less than 4 minutes and just a forewarning, this nail polish does have a smell to it that if you're not expecting the smell of will be off-putting. To finish the look of course had to put a glossy top coat to seal it all in.

(TIP:: If you want to just do your nails in the glow in the dark you may have to do several coats to make it opaque, it is VERY see through doesn't matter the tint.)

I liked creating this and was able to get some feedback from the 7-year-old who requested it. She loves it as do I. We tried to get a picture of them glowing in the dark, which works standard hold it up to light and it will GLOW, the camera literally would not focus and didn't know what to do!

Well, I hope you like this post. Please, if you recreate post pictures and tag us!! #RazzmatazzNailArt

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When the New Year Hits

    Hello all, the new year has started, last month, and I have been playing around more with buying different kinds of polish and looking for some elegant and funky ways to express. This has been one of my favorites so far, this simple nail design is just that and can be accomplished with many different colors to chevron.
    Starting I tried a new base coat, It is L.A. Colors Superstrength Nail Builder. Allow that to dry and  apply a second coat, here is why, I also taped off my nail to create the chevron and did not want that gross peel up. This base coat dries super fast and compliments with the fact that sometimes, I have other things I want to get done before three hours have gone by, yes, I have spent that long on a nail art.
    Secondly, if you have the chevron peels try to center those on the crescent of your nail, if you don't, as you can see mine were close but not all perfect, don't sweat it, It is nail art and if anyone asks say it was expressive nail painting. As you can see I pointed the chevron outward towards the tip of the nail from thumb to ring-finger and on the pinkies inverted for a different look. If you need to you can also use tape, just make sure you have straight 90 degree angles and that you have taken some of the sticky-ness away by sticking it to a table a time or two or against your skin so oils dilute the potency of the adhesive.
    Next I applied wet n wild's 4850 Black Creme/Creme Noir to the tips above the chevron, I only needed one coat of this as it is fairly opaque. After each nail, I used pointed tweezers to quickly and carefully pull off the peels. Once that layer has fully dried & all peels removed it is onto the final two steps.
    Now, the shiny glorious sparkle that is on the whole nail is Salon Perfect's 613 Cosmic Dust. This nail polish is also labeled as a top coat, so if you choose you really can stop there but I wanted the shiny to stay shiny and sometimes with glitter/holographic colors the shiny part can feel weird to the touch. I allowed this to dry fully and wasn't disappointed and probably should have just stopped there, but I didn't I finished this nail design with L.A. Colors Rapid Dry Top Coat.
    With all of that awesomeness who can resist? So wear your nails with pride and yes, this nail design is black and sparkly but can be worn, just because. Have a fantastic week and will be back soon!

Gallbladder/Bile Duct Cancer Awareness

Now, we all know cancer can be a nasty foe. However, the more you know the more you grow. As I stated in my last post, which I do apologize for being absent, I will be going through the different awareness for each month. Thank you for bearing with me and today I will be posting two tutorials for February's cancer awareness. The color of the month is Kelly Green.

This look was achieved very simply with a clear nail polish, nail striper nail polish, gems, and a top coat. The color used for the green is Kelly Green. It is a shade lighter and not as neon as Lime Green. Begin with your base coat to protect your natural nail. After that has dried apply a thin line at the top of your nail right under the line created by your over hang, if you have short nails you can create the crescent shape a little above halfway up the nail. Then fill in with your striper polish. Once that has dried, apply a top coat and grab your gems and place them in the middle of the nail crescent on the bottom part of the nail. Then apply another layer of top coat to secure your green gems. Voila, this look is complete and simple. I was unable to find Kelly Green gems otherwise I would have used those.

For this look, I did use Kelly Green however due to my pants and that my base color was white it made it pop and look more like Lime Green. Still, moving forward. What you will need is of course base and top coat, green glitter, green gems, white polish, kelly green acrylic paint, and possibly tape. Start off with your base coat to protect your natural nail. Next apply your base color of white. You may need to apply two coats to ensure opacity. After that has dried, from thumb to ring finger create a chevron shape closer to the cuticle. You can achieve this with a striper brush and paint or feel free to tape off. Fill in with your kelly green to the tip. While that is drying apply a top coat to the pinkies and sprinkle on your green glitter, go a little crazy with it. While that is drying apply a top coat to the other four fingers and apply your green gems. Allow all your nails time to dry and apply another layer of top coat to seal in your design and you are done! 

There you have it! I hope for those of you following that this helps with some new ideas. For a good cause, these designs are simple, elegant and effective. If you replicate these designs feel free to tag Razzmatazz Nails on Facebook. Have a wonderful February!

Chevron Harvest/Thanksgiving/Winter Nails

One of my practice nails that I believe to be a perfect idea for Harvest/Thanksgiving/Winter Time. Start of course with your favorite base coat to protect your natural nail. Then apply your base color, for this I used a shimmer blue. Then apply your chevron shape with either a white striper or nail art pen or you can create this effect by taping off with scotch tape or nail tape. Following that, apply your yellow above that line. After that has dried, apply your brown, yes that is brown it looks very black but it is in fact a deep brown, over the yellow going in the opposite direction. If you can fill in until the edge of the nail. While that is drying you can choose to apply a gold shimmer polish over your white adding some more glam. After the brown has fully dried apply your yellow dot.
Now after that has all dried apply your favorite top coat to seal in your design and you have a cute manicure for many occasions. If you recreate this look I would love to see your manicures! Also Like Razzmatazz Nails on Facebook! Feel free to tag your recreations to Razzmatazz Nails Facebook Page!

Fall-esque Matte Nails

Here is a fun matte fall idea. Start with your favorite base coat. Then go with a creamy color, the color I used was Wet'n'Wilds megalast Sugar Coat, on all your nails leaving your pinkies undone except for base coat. (I recommend three coats of this color as it is very see through, I only did two coats in the picture.) Next, if it makes it easier for you, tape off all the nails except for your pinkies, as you will do a full coat of brown on your pinkies. Make a nice crescent shape on the tips of your nails for a nice accent. Once those are dry apply a silver fleck nail polish on top of the brown if you wish, I did as it made it really stand out. Or you can just apply a clear top coat and then a matte top coat on the tips of your nails. On the pinky fingers I added a tear gem and applied my matte top coat on after that. Clean up any mess on your edges and you are done. Very simple and elegant and goes with just about anything you have that is fall-esque and will be perfect to wear around family for the upcoming holiday, Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
If you recreate this idea, feel free to upload and tag yourself! I would love to see your recreations!