I first have to note that I purchased this striping tape on Amazon, spent $6.00 and got 20 different colors, and each roll has TWENTY yards! I don’t understand how I’ll ever use that much striping tape, but I’m in love! This was such a fun technique to try, and I love all of the different applications and designs you can do. I went for a really varied minimal look, but you can easily make this look even more minimal with just one stripe per nail or go ham and create some amazing designs. I’m really excited to try out some different looks in the future!
Supplies:
–curved manicure scissors (the curve makes it easier to cut a good angle on the tape)
-polish of your choice
–top coat
–striping tape
Step Two: Select a few of your favorite striping tape colors. I was all about the coppers and blues. Start by cutting a small amount and carefully lay on your nail. Use the scissors to press down on the tape to make sure it’s secure on your nail. Once secure and in place, use the scissors to snip the remaining tape, getting as close to the nail as possible. I even cut off just a little bit extra so nothing was layering over my nails. Use different colors and angles to finish creating your designs.
I love looking down and seeing such a simple shine and design. I was impressed with how easy the tape was to work with. It laid on the nails beautifully and made it easy to create fun designs!
Credits // Author & Photography: Savannah Wallace and Jon Wallace. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
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So cute – I’ll be trying this!
This looks amazing! I’ll definitely try it out the next time I do my nails
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It’s such a simple way to achieve such a cute look! Wouldn’t have thought of it.
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I’ll have to try this out! This is adorable x
Jessica — NinetyCo
I love this foil mani! What a wonderful idea.
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I love the idea, beautiful!
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Love this! So pretty and simple
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This is beautiful.
So cute and simple!! Love this idea. Thank you :]
Allison
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This is adorable – love that its fun but not too over the top The View From Here
Love this! Very creative!
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This is beautiful! Also, if you don’t mind me asking – where did you get that bracelet? It’s darling!
I love how easy and cute this is!
Paige
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It is so delicate and cute !
Carolina 😉
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I never paint my nails because I am so awful at it, but this is so pretty!!
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Love it!
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I need to know what polish brand and color you used, I love it! Such a fun tutorial.
Your nails look amazing! Would love to do this to mine.
Abigail Alice x
Oh I love this! And that is a beautiful shade of neutral polish…what color is it? Also, how long does the mani with the tape last for you?
these look amazing! such a good idea x
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