I have seen this kind of manicure before, but wasn't sure what to call it. I've seen it called border nails, framed nails, and outline nails. I like the term framed nails, so I'm going with that!
First let's talk colors. The base of this look is China Glaze Flirty Tankini, which gave me a hell of a time when I was trying to photograph it. It's a pretty pink that leans coral/orange. I applied two coats for this swatch. The formula was nice, no issues at all!
The frame in this manicure is China Glaze Splish Splash, a pretty medium blue with shimmer. I used approximately two coats here... it's hard to say for sure since I was using a nail art brush though. I had no troubles using this for nail art! It wasn't thick or clumpy or too sheer. Thumbs up.
Okay, now lets talk about the technique. I've never done a framed nail before, so when I did this, I just painted on the pink base first and then freehanded the blue frame on over the top with a nail art brush.
I was later informed that the easier way to achieve this look is to start with the frame color as a base, then paint on the center color on top, leaving a bit at the bottom and sides, like you were doing a Ruffian manicure. Then all you have to do is add a final strip at the tip in the frame color to complete the look. This makes sense and is probably easier to achieve if you aren't very familiar with nail art or have trouble keeping a steady hand.
At first I wasn't sure how I felt about this style of manicure. I really did grow to like it a lot though. The only concern with this framed nail style is longevity -- once the manicure chips the impact is definitely lessened.
I've got a few more colors to show you from this collection, hopefully I will have them ready within the week! As always, keep your eyes peeled! ;)
The China Glaze Summer Neons will be available in June and retail for $7 per bottle.
The products in this post were provided to me by the manufacturer or their PR.
I love the color combi! and yeah neons are especially hard to photograph. they always look so much better on my nails!
ReplyDeleteOHMG Splish Splash is soo gorgeous, I cannot wait to get mine!
ReplyDeleteThis mani is really striking and nice, even if I'm not so excited about framed nails in general...
I think I've mostly seen them referred to as border manicures. I think yours looks so pretty! It seems like I usually see the "frame" in black, so this is refreshing.
ReplyDeletethis turned out so well!
ReplyDeleteThis look is amazingly cool! But I'm still not as brave as to try it yet...
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteI've heard them called rimmed manis or simply "rimming" as well. I'm not sure what my favorite title is. I tried these for the first time last week. I started with my frame color, then taped off the tip and did the middle color. That way I didn't have to go back and add the "frame" color to the tip. It was super easy. I love your color combination. You manis are always fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWowowow I have never seen this type of mani. It is suuuper cool and edgy! As always, you show me new and beautiful things. Thanks Sarah :)
ReplyDeleteLove it. I like "framed" better than rimming, rimming just sounds dirty and I have a dirty mind so that's where my goes when I hear that word and I don't really like to think about that. :P
ReplyDeleteI really like this. So mod and fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! They remind me of Guitar Hero buttons :)
ReplyDeleteI love this manicure! It's so pretty!
ReplyDeletewow gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Great colors.
ReplyDeleteThat's the first time I've seen something like that. Not 100% sure I'd like it on myself, but it's definitely interesting. Love the colors, though. :)
ReplyDeleteI have seen this style and have wanted to try too! So different ^^
ReplyDeleteFlirty Tankini looks like it would freak my camera right out, but it's such a great shade for summer. Fantastic job with your brush work--my hands would never, ever manage to stay that steady!
ReplyDeletewow! Very pretty and neat!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really cool! You did an amazing job freehand!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I tried your technique, I gave you credit.
ReplyDeleteThis is FREEHANDED?!!! OMG it looks perfect. This is such a cool mani and technique!!! :)
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Very nice and neat, lovely!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteYou must have such a steady hand to do this! It looks very bright and summery x :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually a big fan of framed nails, but these look great! Love the color combo!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! You are such an inspiration!
ReplyDeletei didn't like the framed nails look before either... but your color combination changed my mind!! i've always just seen it with black or white outlines, but this is the best one i've seen. :) i HAVE to get these colors!!
ReplyDeleteVery gorgeous colors!
ReplyDeleteI like the term framed best. rimming makes my mind go elsewhere lol
ReplyDeletethese colours are freakin awesome together!
This is really pretty!! Awesome colors!
ReplyDeleteWhow pretty! And soooo crisp! Love what you did!
ReplyDeleteI have to confess that I really, really, really don't like border manicures. Sorry, but it's true. You have an amazing steady hand and I usually adore your looks... but this one is really not for me! Ypur execution is perfect and the colors by themselves are gorgeous, though...
ReplyDeleteI like this, but maybe with another colour combo :) I can't believe this is freehanded, you're so talented ! Wow. Perfect as usual.
ReplyDeleteThe color combo is really awesome!
ReplyDeletethe framed manicures always look so cheap to me but this one is really great!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job. I'm not super crazy about the color combo but it looks super pretty. :)
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