How to do aztec nails

Do Aztec Nails

33
STEPS
TOOLS

Start with a base coat

Start with a base coat

Then apply your coral polish

Then apply your coral polish

*optional* I have a problem with centering, so with a toothpick I just marked where the tips of my triangles should be

*optional* I have a problem with centering, so with a toothpick I just marked where the tips of my triangles should be

Tape your nails so only a triangle is showing

Tape your nails so only a triangle is showing

Paint that triangle white, it'll help the gradient pop

Paint that triangle white, it'll help the gradient pop

*excuse the nasty sponge* paint your gradient with the darker color on top

*excuse the nasty sponge* paint your gradient with the darker color on top

Sponge it on

Sponge it on

Keep going until you get the opaqueness you want

Keep going until you get the opaqueness you want

Quick lesson

Be patient and wait for all polish to dry, or you'll peel off the base like I did

Be patient and wait for all polish to dry, or you'll peel off the base like I did

Fixed

Fixed

Now use the black striper to outline your triangle

Now use the black striper to outline your triangle

Draw a mini triangle on the side

Draw a mini triangle on the side

Add another and fill them in

Add another and fill them in

Other side same thing

Other side same thing

Then add a small box on the tip of your triangle

Then add a small box on the tip of your triangle

Do this on as many nails as you want, I only did on three

Top coat/cleanup and you're done!

Comment any questions and I'll answer

  • Makeup sponge
  • Gradient colors (3)
  • Coral polish
  • White polish
  • Tape
  • Black striper