How To: Ombre Nails 4 Ways (Including Glitter Ombre)

Here's a quick roundup of four different ways to do ombre nails--there's a little something for everyone, as well as a G L I T T E R tutorial!! Let's get started!

1. Subtle Ombre Nails--You need are 5 shades of polish that are similar; just paint each nail a different color. You get the ombre effect but in a very subtle way. Super easy.

2. Two Color Ombre--I originally shared this Ocean Waves Gradient Nails here. Essentially, you alternate between two colors; I used white and aqua.

3.Three Color Ombre--My Ombre Sunset Nails are easy to create. Dip a makeup sponge into 3 colors and then press onto nails.

                                      

4. Glitter Ombre Nails--Sometimes you need some sparkle. Here's how to:

T O O L S:

• Chunky (big) glitter polish
• Smaller (fine) glitter polish
• Base color
• All of the polishes used should be in the same color family.
• Clear coat

Revlon's Strength of Pink, Pure Ice's Spitfire, Revlon's Sparkling

M E T H O D:

• Paint base color and let dry--you might need two coats.

• About halfway down the nail, paint a thin coat of the fine glitter polish, to the tip of the nail. Let dry.

You can leave it like this--just as pretty!

• Paint the chunky glitter polish on the upper fourth of the nail, focusing the polish on the tip. I used Sparkling, which is my dupe for Essie's A Cut Above. Dry, paint a clear coat on top, and that's it!

T I P S:

• No glitter polish? You can use actual glitter or make your own nail polish from eye shadow.
• Remember, if these looks are too much, just try an accent nail! 
• Don't like the colors I use? Consider these colors your inspiration--use what you like instead!

Ombre glitter nails with a second coat of glitter polish, for a darker effect.

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