Monday, September 10, 2012

31DC2012: Day 10, Gradient Nails

Since I did a wild and crazy gradient manicure for yesterday's prompt, I wanted to do something a little simpler and more elegant for "gradient nails" day. I went with a French manicure gradient.


This was inspired by this French manicure gradient that I saw on Pinterest. Unfortunately, the pin wasn't properly sourced, and I can't find who did the original. If anyone knows, please let me know. (EDIT: The original nails are potentially from this site, though it's hard to know for sure!)


Mine started with a base of three coats of L'Oreal Sweet Nothings. Then, I sponged on a few layers of OPI Alpine Snow.


I like this look a lot. I like it way more than a traditional French manicure -- it's much more chic and definitely on trend. It's also a great way to rock an understated mani and still cover your my stains.


For those of you that haven't tried a gradient manicure yet, make sure to check out The Nailasaurus' tutorial.


Last year's gradient manicure was technically an ombre. The Swatchaholic woulda killed me back then for using the wrong terminology. ;)

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42 comments

  1. gin shiversSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I love it!!! Klassy with a capital K ;)

    xoxox
    gin

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  2. KaseySeptember 10, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    and on them...STAY CLASSY CHALKBOARD NAILS. I love this I'm trying this on Friday.

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  3. A Polish AddictSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Wow, that's a different take on the colours, just wouldn't thought of using these two! Very elegant!

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  4. janineSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Stunning! Just stunning! May have to try this. Such a great idea.

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  5. Malak Laraki - Your Paris Photographer September 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    not a big fan of the classic french manicure so this is a great alternative!
    love it!!



    xx
    Meelena

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  6. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I love how soft and simple this is.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I saw this mani on Pinterest and loved it as well! You re-created it beautifully!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    I have that mani saved on pinterest too, and I like it so much more than a traditional french! BEAUTIFUL!

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  9. my pretty paintsSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Wow what a beautiful french gradient!

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  10. Kelli MarissaSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    This is great and so creative.

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  11. SarahSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Omg I saw this same design earlier whilst on Pinterest ! Added it to my inspiration folder to do at a later date haha ! You must have read my mind !

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  12. TintinSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    This is so classy and very elegant.

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  13. GelicSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    This was so cool. Very subtle! Look a little like mannequin doll hands, in a good way though. :D

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  14. Grace LeeSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    This is so pretty!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    This is nice. Very elegant!

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  16. notsovanillaSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    very elegant and sophisticated!

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  17. JocelynSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely!

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  18. JFloColmanSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    this is such a cool idea!

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  19. WPPSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    So clean and pretty...definitely an under-the-radar way to be cool at the office.

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  20. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Wow I really love this! It takes the stress out of trying to get perfectly clean straight French tip :) I need to find my perfect nude though!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Love it! I saw this on Pinterest too and added it to my bucket list. I did some digging around and I think this is where it originated from (hope you don't mind the link)

    http://www.eamawa.com/posts/4424.html/2-52

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  22. TishanaSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    This is such an awesome design! I will try this soon its just great!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I absolutely ADORE this mani!!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    THIS I would definitely wear this. This is genius!

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  25. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    I love it!

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  26. Steph xxSeptember 11, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    This is stunning, so classy! I need to try this

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  27. Helena / Lacky CornerSeptember 11, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Amazing! It looks so natural and nice.

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  28. Kirsty @ Oh! Look at my nailsSeptember 11, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    This is so classy, way better than the original French tip. Definitely need to invest in Sweet Nothing's!

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  29. guzelliknehriSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Love it! Stunning like all of your other posts :) I was gonna ask you if you have a Stylemesh(Apple Application for nailpolish, makeup, fashion bloggers) account I want to follow you there too but I couldn't find your account. Can you let me know if you have an account there?

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  30. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    Really nice gradient, very original :)

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  31. CarrieSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    I can't stop looking at this mani! Its so fresh ans simple.

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  32. KelsieSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    I love this look, and your nails are gorgeous!! :) So classy looking. I saw it on pinterest too and will definitely be trying my self when my poor cracked nail grows out.

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Very Nice...Love the look!!!!
    Demetria's Nail Biz

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Love it

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  35. xochitl g.September 12, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    nice color combination!
    at first i thought it was a french manicure!

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  36. Improbable NailsSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    OMG! *__* I'm in love with this mani!

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  37. SleepykatSeptember 14, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Very cool. I haven't seen this before.

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  38. the-swatchaholicSeptember 16, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    I'd never kill you love! Pinch perhaps but never kill. :D Love love love your gradient french manicure! :)

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  39. april brooksSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Drop dead gorgeous!

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  40. Maya January 24, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    This is gorgeous...simple and eye-catching! love it!

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