Pastel Negative Space Nail Art

Negative space nail art have become a classic look. There was a time when they were exclusively worn by nail art enthusiasts but now this look can be seen everywhere. I estimate about 80% of the nail designs at this year’s New York Fashion Week were negative space. It’s not surprising that negative space manicures are taking over – they’re so easy to do in any colour combination and you don’t need to have long nails to rock it. They look fantastic on short nails!

So in addition to 2014’s biggest hit: Black & White Negative Space Nails, here’s a pastel version.

YOU WILL NEED:

Blue, pink and white opaque nail polishes
A ridge filling base
A matte topcoat
Nail art stencils

HOW TO:

Start by prepping your nails. With negative space nail art the condition of your nails is particularly important. So first apply your usual nail strengthener and follow up with a ridge filler base to ensure flawlessly smooth foundation.
Once the base is is dry, apply nail stencils* in triangle shapes as pictured on all nails.
Now work one nail at a time. Apply blue, white and pink nail polish as pictured and accurately remove the tape.
Repeat on all fingers.
Accurately clean up around cuticles with a clean up brush and where any ‘mistakes’ on negative space.
Apply a matte top coat over all finger nails.

*Make sure you attach the stencils really well to the nail, otherwise nail polish may bleed under the stencil.