Autumn Watercolor Nails: How To

It's still fall y'all (as evidenced by this post), and I thought I'd wrap up the unofficial ending of the season with a quick and effortless nail tutorial.

The best part? I bet you have everything you need already!

First, paint nails white. This makes the colors pop. I suggest 1 light coat.

Next, grab some permanent markers--whatever colors you'd like. I was going for an autumnal vibe here, influenced by the leaves and the colors of season.

Third, you'll need a small container of rubbing alcohol.

Finally, a clear polish to seal the design.

Once the white coat has dried, dip the tip of the Sharpie into the alcohol and then make your design (I did blobs and dots) onto the nail. Repeat with additional colors. Make sure all of the nail is filled in. Depending on the dryness of your marker (like if it's new or old), you might have to leave the marker in the alcohol for up to 5 seconds.

See also: Sharpies for School Spirit Nails

You can also dip a small brush into the alcohol and blur out your colors that way. If you get too much alcohol on your nail, just lightly blow it to dry. Sharpies are non-toxic, but I suggest sealing your work with a clear top coat.

See also: 3 Easy Nail Art Hacks

And that's it! This would make a fun idea for a Thanksgiving accent nail, too. 

What's on your nails?

PS: My Cozy Autumn Essentials

Extra Elle:

• Had a super quick weekend back in my hometown. My nephew turned 7 (I shared it on Insta and Snapchat--both Ellesees). I'll be back there for Thanksgiving this week.
• My good weekend was almost ruined by a rude comment on a pic of mine. I had a response, even a blog post planned out. But decided in the end to let it roll off my back--she doesn't know me and responding to her wouldn't fix anything. I felt instantly better.