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. KirstyJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Wow it looks amazing! I love the colour combination!

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  2. MarisaJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:54 AM

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

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  3. AmberJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    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. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    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. PsycheJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Looks cool!

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  6. JackieJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:23 AM

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

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  7. Winnie@ The RAWR ShopJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:41 AM

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

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  8. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Looks so so awesome!

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  9. Vanessa E.January 24, 2012 at 8:43 AM

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

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  10. ParakeetJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:03 AM

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

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  11. AllieJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:11 AM

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

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  12. KristinaJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:15 AM

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

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  13. marianaJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:17 AM

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

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  14. fingersJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Think this would be perfect for Halloween!

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  15. TheArtIsMakeupJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    awesome!!!

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  16. Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...January 24, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Ooooh this is stunning, and I LOVE the color combo!

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  17. RachaelJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    So fun and unique!! Love the colors :)

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  18. Colores de carolJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Wow! This is so awesome!

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  19. Girly BitsJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Gorgeous! I will definitely have to try this sometime

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  20. allisonfantettiJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:13 PM

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

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  21. Moonshadow66January 24, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Love this!
    Way better than your last try!

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  22. ErinJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM

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

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  23. Kat Hooked On PolishJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    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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  24. AnelaJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

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

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  25. KimsKie's NailsJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    W♥w! Awes♥me!!

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  26. StacyJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    This is so freaking awesome!!

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  27. FrugallyMeJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Looks amazing, I love it!

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  28. xcathJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:33 PM

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

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  29. Toxic VanityJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Awesome!!! I have to try this...

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  30. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Looks so cool :D

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  31. ScarletJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:10 PM

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

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  32. cherylJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    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. Sarah ThompsonJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:24 AM

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

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  33. AnutkaJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:51 PM

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

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  34. LayneJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    CRIME SCENE NAILS! I'm in love!

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:21 PM

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

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  36. Samm_PerryFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    They look amazing!! :))

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  37. Chrissy *NailUtopia*March 6, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    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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  38. Miz_EmMarch 20, 2012 at 12:27 AM

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

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