Memorial Day Water Marbling Nail Design
Celebrate Memorial Day with Stunning Water Marbled Nails in Patriotic Red, White, and Blue!
Design Details
- 1This nail design features a vibrant mix of red, white, and blue colors, perfect for patriotic themes.
- 2Several nails have glittery finishes, along with star and stripe patterns to create a festive look.
- 3The attention to detail in the designs, such as the incorporation of stars and gradient backgrounds, adds depth and visual interest.
Items Needed for this Design
Nail Preparation
- Nail file
- Cuticle pusher
- Base coat
- Top coat
Nail Polish Colors
- Navy blue
- Red
- White
- Silver glitter
- Sky blue
Nail Art Tools
- Dotting tool
- Striper brush
- Sponge (for gradients)
Cleanup
- Nail polish remover
- Cotton pads
- Cleaning brush
Step by Step DIY(Do It Yourself) Guide
1
Prep your nails for painting.
- File and shape your nails to your desired length and style.
- Gently push back your cuticles and clean the nail surface.
2
Apply base coat.
- Apply a thin layer of base coat to protect your natural nails.
- Let the base coat dry completely.
3
Paint your nails with the base colors.
- Paint the thumb and ring fingers with navy blue.
- Paint the index and pinky fingers with red.
- Paint the middle finger with white as a base for the design.
4
Create the starry background.
- On the navy blue nails, use a sponge to apply a gradient of sky blue and navy.
- Add silver glitter over the gradient for a starry effect.
5
Add stripes and stars to the middle finger.
- With a striper brush, paint horizontal stripes with red and silver glitter on the middle finger.
- Using the dotting tool, create small white stars over the red sections.
6
Apply top coat.
- Once all designs are dry, apply a top coat to seal in the art and add shine.
- Allow the top coat to dry completely.
7
Clean up any excess polish.
- Use a cleaning brush dipped in nail polish remover to tidy up the edges around the nails.
- Wash your hands to remove any residue.
Pro Tips
Take your time with each step to ensure precision and neatness.
If you're not confident with freehand designs, use nail stickers for stars and stripes.
Practice the sponge technique on a piece of paper before applying it to your nails.
To avoid streaks, apply thin layers of polish and allow each to dry before adding the next.
