Summer, with its bold and bright clothing trends, is the
perfect time of year to get creative with your nails. There are endless
possibilities for two-tone nails that you can apply to either your hands or
toes with some washi tape and a few easy steps.
Choose from many two-tone nail ideas for summer. |
Washi Tape
Use washi tape to create sharp lines.
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Geometric Designs
This geometric nude + white pattern is an easy alternative
to the usual American or French manicure, and it passes for a unique formal
look. You can view this step-by-step geometric nail tutorial for a good
reference to using the washi tape to create the nail patterns you prefer. You
could also try this same geometric look in reverse with white nails and nude
cut-out effect tips.
Geometric nails add a sophisticated look to your hands. |
Speedy Stripes
If you are in a bind for time, and want a quick solution for
modern nails, just add a stripe down the center of your nails, no washi tape
needed. This can work with any color combination you prefer. Whether it is
jewel tones, complimentary colors, pastels, or maybe just black and white, this
whimsical two-tone nail option is a great way to change up your look. Simply
choose your two colors, paint the entire nail set in the base color, and let it
dry. Add the second color with a thick stripe down the center. You can paint
the stripe freehand down the center or use washi tape for precise lines. You
could also do a triple thin strip or a double wide stripe idea. This passes as
either a casual or dressed-up look.
Stirpes down the middle
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Mini Moons
Similar to the geometric nail tutorial, you can use nude and
white for a variation from the standard manicure. Using a good nude base on
your nails, use a toothpick or skinny paintbrush to dab the white color polish
at the bases of your nail beds to create mini moons! This is look works really
well for a more formal night out, and is a versatile option to pair with any
color or pattern dress.
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Festive Flair
Get festive with a little blue and red nail polish in
diagonal stripes. For this look, start with polish-free nails. Add your washi
tape in a diagonal pattern to and put the blue polish stripe at the outer edges
of your nails. Once that dries, remove the tape and repeat the process at the
base of your nails with the red polish. This would be just the right two-tone
nail look for Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July or Labor Day weekend.
Festive nails in red and navy
make a fun holiday statement.
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Royal Flush
How about the ace of spades to inspire your next nail story?
Paint your nails in white polish, and use a deck of cards as your guide to free
paint hearts, diamonds, aces and spades. You can also use a toothpick to
outline your suit shapes and fill in the rest with your brush. As an
alternative to this look, try the spades and clubs in black. Either look makes
a two-tone nail style to change up your everyday casual wear.
Add whimsical diamonds and spades with red and white polish. |
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