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First Attempt at Freehand Stripes - Need a Better Hand

Urgh, looking at these photos does not make me happy.  I picked up three new Sally Hansen Hard As Nails colours the other day and I've been racking my brain, trying to think of a way to use them together.  I did initially try marbling but it was a messy disaster and I abandoned it.  Next I thought I'd try to free hand stripes.  Not good either.  I still like the combination but the execution is just terrible.  I wanted to post this though, just to show an evolution of an idea, I guess.  One day I'll find a good use for these.

Used below is Sally Hansen Grey Area, The Real Teal, Caribbean Coral and my favourite silver, Celeb City. 







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  1. Ms_EmerikaJuly 27, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I just bought Celeb City and Caribbean Coral(I think, it didn't have a sticker) earlier this week. The current manicure I have right now is Caribbean Coral and gold accents. I really loved the coral in the bottle but when I started using it, it was a thick, gloopy mess and more red-orange than a pretty coral. If you want to see it, my name links to the post I made of it on reddit.

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