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Nail art might seem difficult but it's not and you can create some incredible effects yourself at home. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make newspaper nails, which gives new meaning to having the latest information at your fingertips!!
Steps
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1Assemble all the items needed for preparing your nails. These are listed below under "Things You'll Need."
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2Wash your hands with mild soap before painting your nails. This will wash off any germs or bacteria on your hands and nails while also cleaning off any dirt.Advertisement
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3Apply a solid basecoat to protect your nails. This is optional, but it makes the color show up better and protects it. Make sure to let it dry thoroughly.[1]
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4Paint your nails in a light grey, nude, or light pink nail polish color. Let it dry thoroughly before doing the next step.[2]
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5Pour a bit of rubbing alcohol or water into the cap or into a small jar.
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6Dip each nail into the rubbing alcohol for about 5 seconds each.[3]
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8Peel it off carefully. You'll find that the ink from the newspaper will be left behind.
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9Get a cotton bud and some nail polish remover to remove any excess nail polish that has gotten onto your fingers. Do not touch your nails with the nail polish remover, or your work will come off.[5]
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Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I do this without alcohol?Community AnswerYes. You can use water instead, but it leaves a lighter lettering on the nail. For a more intense lettering, use alcohol.
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QuestionAre they hard to remove?Community AnswerNo, they are not hard to remove. You can remove them with regular nail polish remover.
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QuestionShould I cut the newspaper into ten (10) parts?Community AnswerThat can be easier to work with, yes. You don't have to cut it though, you can just rip it into pieces if you like. The shape doesn't have to fit your nails.
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Warnings
- Be careful, and consider doing your nails over a newspaper, sink, or even towel.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Press the newspaper firmly on to your nail; otherwise, the transferring ink will be incomplete on your nails.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Fingernail Polish remover will not work in place of alcohol, but it has been used in a different version for newspaper nails.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Pieces of newspapers
- Base coat (pale or clear)
- A light color of nail polish
- Rubbing alcohol, vodka or water
- Cotton swabs
- Top coat(usually clear)
- Nail polish remover
References
- ↑ https://howdoesshe.com/newspaper-nails/
- ↑ https://howdoesshe.com/newspaper-nails/
- ↑ http://alldaychic.com/newspaper-nail-art-tutorial/
- ↑ http://alldaychic.com/newspaper-nail-art-tutorial/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kcdt4_5Ncc
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kcdt4_5Ncc
- Article inspired by the Cute Polish video on YouTube
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