Lava Nail Art Tutorial By Wah Nails' Sharmadean Reid For #ManicureMonday
#ManicureMonday: Amazing Lava Nails Tutorial
Rosy Cherrington— The Huffington Post UK
We've got a special treat for you this #ManicureMonday - a sneak peek on how to create this dope lava nail art using a brand new beauty technology.
Wah Nails, who specialise in catwalk-meets-street style nail art have a brand new range called Imerge that helps to create the look but *sad face* - there's already a waiting list.
We got the low down on how to use their new line (that actually kind of looks a bit like magic).
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The Imerge collection uses special technology to allow two colours to seamlessly blend together in an ombre or ink drop effect depending on application.
Wah Nails founder and nail art maestro Sharmadean Reid told HuffPost UK Style how to get the look in three simple steps:
1. Paint a nice thick layer of yellow polish all over the nail. Do not allow to dry!
2. Starting near the cuticle, paint a blob of red polish and float and smear it to the tip.
3. Use your yellow polish to blend the colour even more and add extra gloss!
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Simples!
Wah Nails Imerge kits are available in selected Boots stores and online at from boots.com
"When all else fails, paint some drips! While you're at it, why not make them rainbow? These rainbow drips were painted freehand, and the gradient was made by creating custom blends of colors to use as transitional paint." - Sarah of Chalkboard Nails (credit:Chalkboard Nails)
Valentino Spring 2013 Nail Art(02 of12)
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"My latest manicure was inspired by Valentino's spring 2013 collection." - Faiza of Glossed Bones (credit:Glossed Bones)
Watercolor Spotted Nails(03 of12)
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"This is such an amazing look with very little effort and perfect for spring! The colors I used are Essie Where's My Chauffeur?, Play Date, Go Overboard and Licorice, along with Floss Gloss Con Limon. Here's a tutorial with a few helpful hints." - Chelsea King of Get Nailed (credit:Get Nailed)
Essie Haute As Hello(04 of12)
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Anya Strzemien, HuffPost Style and Home executive editor (credit:AOL/HPMG)
"Little Things" DIY Nail Art(05 of12)
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"I was spending the weekend out of town with some friends and I wanted a simple and fun nail art. I thought some sort of pattern would be nice but I had so many shapes in mind that I couldn't decide what to use. So, I decided to hand paint those ideas on my head randomly on my nails and I liked how it turned out! I used OPI Can't Find My Czechbook as base color to help achieve that dainty look." - Rina of Simply Rins (credit:Simply Rins)
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"I love this polish because it's a neutral color, but the specks of glitter make it extraordinary. I think it works great for all occasions." - Luwam Yeibio, communications professional (credit:AOLHPMG)
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"Here's my latest rainbow half-moon gradient! I used Essie Lights, Zoya Maura, Essie Fear or Desire, CND Bicycle Yellow, Essie Mojito Madness, Rimmel Blue My Mind, Wet n Wild On A Trip and OPI Honk If You Love OPI." - Felice of A Slacquer That Loves Lacquer (credit:A Slacquer That Loves Lacquer)
Two-Toned Nails(10 of12)
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"Trying out different nail color combos, this time I went for the thumb and the ring finger in black (Nars Andy Warhol Black Back Room) to add a little edge to the teal (Essie Go Overboard) mani. I like the subtly, it takes a second to realize that I've used two different shades." - Raydene Salinas, HuffPost Style and Home photographer and photo editor (credit:Raydene Salinas/AOLHPMG)
Marie Antoinette Gradient(11 of12)
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"This manicure features a gradient done with Sation Of Corset I'll Call You and Guillotine Grape. I was inspired by the polishes themselves. They are from a Marie Antoinette themed collection and I ran with that very same theme on my nails. I decorated my gradients and purple accent nail with some delicate lacey designs using nail stamps." - Cristina of Let Them Have Polish (credit:Let Them Have Polish)
Watch Nail Art (12 of12)
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