Sunset in Paradise

This past weekend I celebrated my 24th birthday and my best friend, Nicole, got me a few gifts in this beautifully vibrant gift bag. My first reaction was, "This would look really good on my nails!" It's perfect for Summer!

To see how I did this look, just keep reading!

STEP 1: Always start with a protective base coat!

STEP 2: Apply 2 coats of Essie's Bottle Service from their new Spring 2013 Neons collection. 

STEP 3: Using a make-up sponge wedge, apply several thin layers of Revlon Colorstay in Sorbet, from the bottom up.

The thing with gradients is, you have to be patient. The more thin  layers you do, the more seamless and gradual the gradient. 

Here's my first layer  (on the bottom 3/4 of the nail).

Also try to let the nail polish dry fairly well between coats, or you'll run the risk of sponging off the previous layer. 

Here's my second  layer (on the bottom 2/3 of my nail).

 Third  layer (on the bottom 1/3 of the nail).

Finally the fourth layer on the bottom 1/4 of the nail, with a think layer of clear coat on top. 

If it's a bit messy, don't worry, you can always clean up your edges with a q-tip & nail polish remover. 

I hope you all enjoyed this mini tutorial and found it helpful. Have a great mani-Monday! JN