100 Ballerina Nail Design Ideas for Wedding

Steps

1. 1Apply a base coat and two thin layers of dusty rose gel.
2. 2Apply ivory polish to a makeup sponge and lightly dab from the mid-nail to the tip.
3. 3Repeat the sponging process to build opacity at the very edge of the ballerina tip.

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1. 1Prep nails and apply two coats of a sheer vanilla cream polish.
2. 2Apply a thin line of gem gel down the center of the nail, stopping 2mm from the tip.
3. 3Place the largest pearl near the cuticle and use smaller pearls as you move toward the tip.

Steps

1. 1Apply two coats of a sheer, skin-tone matching nude.
2. 2While the second coat is slightly tacky, use tweezers to place small jagged pieces of gold foil.
3. 3Concentrate the foil at the corners of the ballerina tip for a 'dipped' effect.

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1. 1Apply a sheer blush base coat and cure.
2. 2Apply white stamping polish to the lace plate and scrape away excess.
3. 3Pick up the image and carefully align the 'hem' of the lace with the ballerina tip.

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1. 1Paint all nails with a clean, opaque almond-nude.
2. 2On the ring finger, use a dotting tool to place two small blue dots side-by-side near the tip.
3. 3Use a fine liner brush to pull the bottom of the dots into a 'V' shape to form a heart.

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1. 1Apply two coats of vanilla gel polish and cure.
2. 2Apply a non-wipe top coat and cure for only 30 seconds (it must be slightly warm).
3. 3Rub the chrome powder vigorously onto the nail until a mirror finish appears.

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1. 1Create a soft pink-to-white ombré base and cure.
2. 2Pick up a small bead of white acrylic and place it near the tip corner.
3. 3Press and shape into a petal using the belly of the brush.

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1. 1Apply a sheer base color that matches your natural nail bed.
2. 2Using a long liner brush and gold gel paint, draw a very thin line across the flat tip.
3. 3Extend the line slightly down the tapered sides to frame the ballerina shape.

Steps

1. 1Apply two coats of a warm nude polish and cure.
2. 2Apply a matte top coat to the entire nail and cure.
3. 3Using a dotting tool, place random 'droplets' of glossy top coat over the matte surface.

Steps

1. 1Apply a sheer white base and do not cure.
2. 2Dip a fan brush into the glitter and lightly tap it over the tip of the nail.
3. 3Gently brush the glitter upward to create a fading effect.

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1. 1Apply a thin layer of clear gel and place tiny dried flowers using tweezers.
2. 2Cure to secure the flowers.
3. 3Apply a layer of semi-sheer 'milky' white gel over the flowers to create a blurred effect.

Steps

1. 1Paint nails with a solid, opaque ivory.
2. 2On the chosen accent nail, use a detail brush to sketch the initials in a cursive font.
3. 3Keep the lines extremely thin—think 'fine-line tattoo' style.

Steps

1. 1Apply two coats of a sheer navy jelly polish.
2. 2Apply a small amount of gem gel where you want the stars to sit.
3. 3Place silver star charms using a wax picker, focusing on the wider part of the ballerina shape.

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1. 1Apply a base of soft pink and cure.
2. 2Apply random blobs of white and a darker pink; use a brush dipped in alcohol to blur the edges.
3. 3Once the marble look is achieved, cure.

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1. 1Ensure the ballerina shape is perfectly symmetrical and the edges are crisp.
2. 2Apply three thin, even coats of a full-coverage nude.
3. 3Check for any streaks or bubbles before curing.