I've seen a lot of these strange 3d textured nail art ideas springing up on blogs lately. From granulated sugar for a rock candy look, to the "caviar" look inspired by Ciate's costly product. The idea of putting flocking powder on your nails has been done on several blogs already. The Polishaholic and Let Them Have Polish are the ones I have seen. So when I was in Michael's and saw the flocking powder required to make this look was on clearance for 99 cents, I picked it up!
At first I thought it would be entirely impractical because how could you even wash your hands?
Can it get wet? I did some testing (I'll show you) and I actually liked this a lot more than I thought I would! And it's so soft, you want to sit there and just "pet" your nails and stroke them lightly.... lol
Here is how I did it in case you are interested:
2 coats of China Glaze Laced Up. It's best to find a base color that's as close to the color of the flocking powder as possible. That way tiny gaps are less noticeable. Top with Seche Vite.
Once my nails were dry I applied a thin coat of Foil Glue. I got this glue with nail art foils from DollarNailArt.Com, you could just apply the flocking powder directly into your wet topcoat, but I found this held onto the fuzzies a little bit bettter.
Find some flocking powder, mine is Party Pink.
Best to do this part over a paper plate because it can get messy and that allows you to funnel the excess back into the container. Sprinkle some of the powder over your nail and lightly press it onto the nail so it sticks good. I then used a fan brush to brush off any excess.
Then you have this!
I wanted to test that water theory.....
When it gets in contact with water and/or soap it looks like this....
Did it ruin it?
Once you lightly pat it dry to absorb the excess moisture, it looks just like it did before!
I wouldn't recommend much scrubbing, because that will likely loosen your powder.
I wore this on an accent nail for a night out to test durability, and it faired better than I expected! I was out for 6 hours or so and I only had some flocking missing from the tips. The rest was still there, but it had thinned out a bit. So not bad!
I know this look isn't from everyone, but it was a lot of fun for one night!
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I like it. It's fun and different. Hopefully some brand won't throw a hissy fit if we try this like Ciate did because of the caviar nails.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE them, saw one of the gals on xojane picked up the blue powder too and made Cookie Monster nails! Very jealous that you have a Michaels beside you, I'm in Dublin and we've nothing of the sort :/
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! Is the first time I saw this o.O it's AMAZING!! REALLY!! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool, I need to try this soon.
ReplyDeleteI like it and I have to try it. What dept in Michael's did you find the flocking powder? :)
ReplyDeleteIt was in the stamping department. By the embossing powders and inks. :)
DeleteI am so in love with this mani..... :-D
ReplyDeleteOMG it's so cool!!very interesting *_*
ReplyDeleteIt looks so fun! I like it
ReplyDeleteOMG i love this so much!!!! I wonder how it goes when you have a wash though!!?
ReplyDeleteI've never ever seen pet nails before! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I love the pink and am definitely interested in trying it myself
ReplyDeletewow i love this! that's so cool! looks like your nails are stuffed animals!
ReplyDeleteThis is really really cute! I love this look!
ReplyDeleteWhile I wouldn't do this myself, I think it's super cute! I thought of a stuffed animal too.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cool! I thought the nails will be ruined if you wet them, but it's awesome that they last :D
ReplyDeleteReally sweet :D
ReplyDeleteI seriously need to try this! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely looks awesome, but I'm wondering, what it is like to have it on your nails all day long?
ReplyDeleteI actually REALLY like these. I've been hoping to get some of the fuzzy stuff myself!
ReplyDeleteI now know exactly what department I'm heading to next time I get to Michael's! These are so so amazing, thank you so much for this post!
ReplyDeleteI also had seen a couple of those blogs who had done the flocking on nails with this product. It's fun looking - but what happens when you need to wash your hands? Does it dry fast? Fall off? I am thinking it might be a 1 day polish only. Which is fine as many of mine only last that long anyway!
ReplyDeleteThey look super cute and fun! All of that powder for only 99 cents?! That is a great bargain!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I want to try this!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, Leslie! :] Good choice of color too.
ReplyDeleteThis is different but very fun looking. I have to try it too!
ReplyDeleteOMG you did it in my favourite colour so yours is my favourite of those that have swatched this idea. THANK YOU!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it, I really need to try this!
ReplyDeleteI loved them!
ReplyDeleteThe nails look fluffys!
Sorry, I get the anonymous accidentally...
DeleteOMG I love it! Where did u buy that?!
ReplyDeleteOMG I love it! Where did u buy that?!
ReplyDeleteI saw this post and loved it!! I also saw cookie monster ones using blue on Google and bought some flock powder from eBay for £3!! Had a dabbled tonight and i now have nails I love Woop :)
ReplyDeleteNever would have thought of flocking my nails!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I just ordered some baby blue flocking powder & I can't wait to try it out!
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