One of my favorite activities when I'm bored during the summer is experimenting with my nail polish. While it's easy to get stuck in the same rut of painting your nails a different shade of pink every week, there are actually tons of ways to spice up your manicure without spending copious amounts of time on them!
Polka Dot It!
Bobby pins are great for round polka dots. The round end is perfect for making precise dots that look professionally done.
The Loofah Pattern!
After painting your nails a base color, cut up an old loofah and stretch it across your nail for an easy template. Take a sponge and apply the second color by dabbing it over the loofah. The result will be an amazing one-of-a-kind pattern on your nails!
Add a glitter topcoat!
This might be the most obvious way to spice up a plain manicure, but adding an epic glitter on top of a neutral color results in a super cool effect.
Make it Matte.
By mixing eyeshadow of the same color as your manicure into your topcoat, you can turn a glossy manicure into a matte.
Throw on some stones.
You can buy cheap nail-art at beauty stores that you can glue onto your mani to really add a wow-factor to your nails. I can't guarantee they will stay on forever, but it's a perfect look to rock for a special event.
Tape it Off!
You can create endless designs on your nails by using tape. Paint a base color and wait for it to dry before applying tape to each of your nails. Wait for the second color to dry before peeling off the tape to avoid smudging the polish.