Thursday, 15 March 2012

Christian Louboutin Inspired Half Moon Manicure Tutorial


Following the popularity of the lovely Lilly Von Pinks half moon manicure tutorial last week here is another one by the lovely vintage beauty expert.
Lilly Von Pink-Vintage Nail Wonder

This time its a Christian Louboutin inspired version.
Can't afford the shoes? Well at least get the manicure


You will need:

10 French Manicure stickers

Base and Top coat

Nail Polish 1 Deep Red & A Black

Tweezers

Cotton wool buds

Nail polish Remover

cuticle pusher and cuticle remover (if cuticle the situations really bad)


Step 1.

As always start with clean polish free nails, Push back cuticles leaving the nail bed clean and clear.







Step 2.

Apply Base coat to nails and allow to dry


Step 3.

Starting with your Bright Red Paint the underside of your nails just like the underside of the Louboutin shoes.

Step 4:

Use the french manicure strips to cover the half moon at the base of the nail

as shown below.


Step 5:
Apply two layers of black Nail Polish. I'm using Barry M


Step 6:

Allow the second coat a few moments to dry before removing the sticker.




Step 7:
 Finish with a coat of clear top coat and allow to fully dry.
For more vintage inspired beauty tips check out my vintage beauty page.




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