Do You Chevron?

Lately I've been hearing about people using tape when painting their nails. I always wanted to do cool, fun designs but couldn't figure out how people did them. And if I could do it, I was only able to make my left hand look good whereas my left hand looked like a two year old painted it. 

I wasn't completely sold on the whole tape idea but what did I have to lose? 

First I gathered my supplies. I generally go without a base-coat 

1. because I don't have one and 

2. because my polish tends to chip sooner when I use one (which I hate)

Then I painted my nails the NYC In a New York Minute Sidewalkers color. I left them this color for the day. Mainly to make sure they were completely dry but also because I didn't really have time to do the next step.

The next day I took strips of tap and cut them into a zig-zag or chevron shape. I placed the pieces of tape on my nails with the zig-zag going down the middle of my nails. Be sure to press down the tape completely so no paint slips through.

Then I painted the part of my nails not covered in tape with Wet n Wild Megalast Haze of Love color. While still wet, I removed the tape from my nails. I used a toothpick to fix any mistakes.

Let dry and...voila. 

Being the first time I have used tape I didn't think it went too bad. This was a quick way to spice up my normally plain nails. Next time I think I may do more--maybe some dots?

Much love, 

Katie