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Monday, January 1, 2018

Welcome to 2018 Nail Art

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 Happy first day of 2018! As I've done in years past, I want to kick off 2018 with what I wore last night. I did a 2016 and a 2017 version of this manicure in black and gold. This year, with my newfound love of loose chameleon flakies, I wanted to do a rainbow version, and I love how it came out. I love starting the new year with nail art, as that's how I started this blog!

Welcome to 2018 Nail Art
 
To create this look, I began with two coats of Morgan Taylor Don't Let the Frost Bite, a rich purple creme. I didn't do black because I wasn't sure how my numbers would pop but I'm sure it would have.

Then I added loose chameleon flakies from Beauty Big Bang once I applied the second coat, but while it was tacky (not when it was wet). I drew on 2018 over my four nails (and on my left hand!). Lastly, I added rainbow flat sequin type thingies. 

This needed two coats of top coat to be smooth. I'm in love with the rainbow goodness and my take on this mani. 
 
Welcome to 2018 Nail Art

Welcome to 2018 Nail Art

This is indirect lighting in my office, where the flakes seem to shift much better. The sequins all look the same color though! Each aspect of the mani looks different depending on the lighting.
 
Welcome to 2018 Nail Art

Welcome to 2018 Nail Art

Welcome to 2018 Nail Art

Okay, today I quickly ran outside (it's so friggin cold!!), and snapped these pics. Forgive the tipwear. I put these on Saturday.
 
Welcome to 2018 Nail Art

Welcome to 2018 Nail Art

Welcome to 2018 Nail Art

Can I leave these on all year? LOL. I love all the colors! Cheers to the upcoming year!
 
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14 comments:

  1. 25 SweetpeasJanuary 2, 2018 at 9:34 AM

    These are really pretty!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 2, 2018 at 10:08 AM

    I adore the flakie base you did!

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    1. Ehmkay NailsJanuary 2, 2018 at 10:16 AM

      Loose flakies were definitely one of my favorite nail arts this year!

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  3. Nichole C.January 2, 2018 at 9:09 PM

    those damned flakes are amazing

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    1. Ehmkay NailsJanuary 7, 2018 at 9:25 AM

      Flakies were definitely my favorite 2017 trend

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  4. UnknownJanuary 2, 2018 at 9:51 PM

    Those loose flakies are screaming for me to buy them. Great mani to start off the new year right!

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    1. Ehmkay NailsJanuary 7, 2018 at 9:25 AM

      They are so inexpensive! I am going to order them in all the colors!

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  5. Frankly KierstenJanuary 3, 2018 at 9:34 AM

    This is amazing! I need your patience.

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    1. Ehmkay NailsJanuary 7, 2018 at 9:26 AM

      It did take about an hour for my entire manicure but I wore them for 5-6 days!

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  6. Emma PJanuary 3, 2018 at 3:06 PM

    That's a very pretty and glamorous new years eve manicure!

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    1. Ehmkay NailsJanuary 7, 2018 at 9:26 AM

      Thank you! It’s sparkly with no chunky glitter! I loved my rainbow version

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  7. Polished HippyJanuary 3, 2018 at 8:07 PM

    This is so cool! I love how both the glitters and flakes shift.

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