How to paint chevron nails

Paint Chevron Nails

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All the supples (mine is 4th of July themed)

All the supples (mine is 4th of July themed)

Take a medium sized strip of tape

Take a medium sized strip of tape

Cut the pattern you want- it might be a little tricky but stick with it

Cut the pattern you want- it might be a little tricky but stick with it

Start with a base coat (duh)

Start with a base coat (duh)

Then paint your base color

Then paint your base color

IMPORTANT! Make sure it dries completely so the tape doesn't pull any of the color off.

Then stick the tape right on your nail - Make sure it is tight so the ends aren't blotchy.

Then stick the tape right on your nail - Make sure it is tight so the ends aren't blotchy.

The cut out part of the tape should be where you want the accent color

When it's secure, paint the accent color over the section (this is great because you don't have to be super precise)

When it's secure, paint the accent color over the section (this is great because you don't have to be super precise)

Let it dry completely! This keeps you from getting blotchy edges

Peel the tape off carefully, top with clear coat and voila :) 💅💃

I did a blue pinky to fight bullying for Mean Stinks 👌💙

  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Clear coat
  • Base nail color
  • Accent nail color