Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Shredded needle drag nails

Hello everyone! This morning I have another set of nails for you guys that I did "pre break," aka the Nailocalypse 2012. I had been eager to try the needle drag technique again after my first attempt, because THIS BEAUTIFUL GENIUS left a comment on my last post suggesting that I try it with a clean striper brush instead of with an actual needle.


As you can see, the effect is a little bit different, but I think it's in a good way! And honestly, this method made this "needle marble" look about a bajillion times easier than the last time I tried it. So exciting!


The only hesitation that I had about this manicure was the color combination. I used Zoya Kennedy, Zoya Petra, and Zoya Renee. I was unsure about it at first, and as time went on I only got more and more confused! I couldn't decide whether I liked it or disliked it. Eventually I decided that I mostly liked it. What do you guys think?


I have a lot of exciting things working around in my brain for you guys... I just have to find time to execute! Keep praying to the Nail Gods for me that my nubbies will grow out quickly! <3

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39 comments

  1. Wow it looks amazing! I love the colour combination!

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  2. This looks amazing!! I think the color combo really works. Are you planning on doing a tutorial?

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  3. I love it, I really like the colors you chose, I am completely obsessed with needle art right now it's all i want to do lol.

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  4. This is SICK! I love the color combo, it gives it a dark, sexy effect. I agree with MariJo, Can you do a tutorial for people like me, who have no creative talent, but are really great at following directions? And maybe a picture of the brush too? Pretty please?!

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  5. I like this and the color combo is great....!

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  6. AHH!!! Tutorial please!!!! I love the effects, the colour, the everything!!
    PS- Nailocolypse 2012....I lol'd =D

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  7. Amazing!!! But of course everything you do is amazing!!!

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  8. Absolutey love love love it! Need to try this at some point. Definitely!

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  9. This is really neato! Looks so dramatic, would be perfect for Halloween.
    Want to see pictures of your nubbies...:D

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  10. I like the colors personally. I especially like the stripes on the ring finger :)

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  11. i absolutely love it!!
    the color combination is soooo cool

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  12. Think this would be perfect for Halloween!

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  13. So fun and unique!! Love the colors :)

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  14. Gorgeous! I will definitely have to try this sometime

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  15. They look great! I'd also love to see a tutorial

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  16. Love this!
    Way better than your last try!

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  17. I love the color combo! This is a really awesome technique. Looks great.

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  18. Oh I know how you feel, I had my own Nailpocalypse happen yesterday and I swear I was just sad for like an hour before I had to let it go and accept it. Oh well, at least you still have some pics from before the break and they are beautiful! I really want to try this technique now.

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  19. Oh my, this looks absolutely amazing! You did a great job here=)

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  20. Oh my god, i am totally doing that to my nails!!

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  21. This is so gorgeous! I love it! I am going to try this soon(:

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  22. At the risk of sounding totally clueless.....what's a Striper Brush? and this is AWESOME!!!!!! u r my hero~

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    1. Thanks! Here is what a striper brush looks like: http://www.hollywoodnailsupply.com/images/P/Striper-Brush.jpg

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  23. Oh my gosh I love this!!! I can't believe you doubted it :)
    The color combo is perfect...

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  24. CRIME SCENE NAILS! I'm in love!

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  25. Awesome nails! so gonna try! and the colours are sick!

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  26. They came out great! I have tried this a few times as well and first time with a needle and it sucked. Then I tried a stripper brush that was to thick and it sucked. >_< My most recent attempt came out decent after I cut some of the hair from the brush. But that link you posted of the stripper looks perfect long and thinner then the ones I have, I am ordering it asap! Thanks for the heads up!! :D

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  27. These colors are interesting together, I like this mani. :)

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