The Upcoming
  • Cinema & Tv
    • Movie reviews
    • Film festivals
      • Berlin
      • Tribeca
      • Sundance London
      • Cannes
      • Locarno
      • Venice
      • London
      • Toronto
    • Show reviews
  • Music
    • Live music
  • Food & Drinks
    • News & Features
    • Restaurant & bar reviews
    • Interviews & Recipes
  • Theatre
  • Art
  • Travel & Lifestyle
  • Literature
  • Fashion & Beauty
    • Accessories
    • Beauty
    • News & Features
    • Shopping & Trends
    • Tips & How-tos
    • Fashion weeks
      • London Fashion Week
      • London Fashion Week Men’s
      • New York Fashion Week
      • Milan Fashion Week
      • Paris Fashion Week
      • Haute Couture
  • Join us
    • Editorial unit
    • Our writers
    • Join the team
    • Join the mailing list
    • Support us
    • Contact us
  • Competitions
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • Instagram

  • YouTube

  • RSS

Fashion & Beauty

DIY: spruce your tips up with nail caviar

DIY: spruce your tips up with nail caviar
6 March 2013
Kellie Griffiths
Avatar
Kellie Griffiths
6 March 2013

Textured nails are the new 2013 trend. With nail caviar becoming the new ‘it’ nail craze to take the beauty world by storm, we knew that we had to get involved by giving ourselves a little pampering. With the likes of Nail Rocks and Ciate making us bead crazy, we thought why not try it ourselves! So here is a step-by-step DIY guide to creating your own nail caviar, without burning a hole in your purse.

You need to start by buying yourself a lush shade of nail lacquer. With this season’s trends looking at a palette of bold, bashful colours, we’d recommend the blue Moondance or pink Wistful Holographic nail shades (£6) from Topshop or the Mint Green paint by Barry M (£2.99).

You also need pot of microbeads to match the shade of your choice. These can be bought online for less than £1.50 here or any craft stores. You, of course, don’t need to stick to one colour but we love matching the beads to blocks of nail colour.

Once you are fully equipped, you need to start by applying one layer of colour to your nails. Once this is fully dried, you need to decide on your choice of nails to be decorated. Our top tip is to not cover every nail with caviar, but be selective with the nails that you choose.

Once you have made your decision, add another layer of varnish to your nails. Whilst they are still wet, dip the chosen nails into the microbeads, coating each one with the caviar. Gently press the beads into your nail with a cotton wool pad to remove any excess and then leave to dry for around 15-20 minutes.

You can add a layer of clear varnish to protect your caviar for longer but we recommend a lot longer drying time to make sure they do not smudge!

So there you have it! Simple, straightforward and a totally sexy way of making your nails exciting!

Kellie Griffiths

Related Items

More in Fashion & Lifestyle

Tips for creating a peaceful home

The editorial unit
Read More

Six little-known holiday destinations for a quiet getaway

Rosie Davis
Read More

Chelsea Flower Show 2022: Greenery and wellbeing

Rebekah Absalom
Read More

LGBTQ+ friendly places around Pride London celebrations

Frankie Reddin
Read More

Five sustainable swimwear brands to try this summer

Rosie Davis
Read More

Ten spring wedding guest outfits you’ll want to be photographed in

Sophie Cook
Read More

Connaught Village celebrate summer with inaugural Garden Festival this Saturday

The editorial unit
Read More

Ruggable: The machine-washable rug

Rebekah Absalom
Read More

Ladies’ fashion: Seven wardrobe staples for summer

Rosie Davis
Read More
Scroll for more
Tap
  • Popular

  • Latest

  • TOP PICKS

  • Nope
    ★★★★★
    Movie review
  • Ed Fringe 2022: Hungry
    ★★★★★
    Theatre
  • Eiffel
    ★★★★★
    Movie review
  • Kasabian – The Alchemist’s Euphoria
    ★★★★★
    Album review
  • Royal Ballet School students return to the stage for post-Covid performances
    Theatre
  • Kasabian – The Alchemist’s Euphoria
    ★★★★★
    Album review
  • Rita at Charing Cross Theatre
    ★★★★★
    Theatre
  • Ed Fringe 2022: Hungry
    ★★★★★
    Theatre
  • “Even people who’ve been through adversity might say ‘Well, I wouldn’t change anything because I wouldn’t be who I am'”: Eva Noblezada and Flula Borg on Luck
    Cinema & Tv
  • “Film offers a way of looking at the past, the present and the future simultaneously. That’s its wonder”: Sarah Beddington on Fadia’s Tree
    Cinema & Tv
  • Kasabian – The Alchemist’s Euphoria
    ★★★★★
    Album review
  • Rita at Charing Cross Theatre
    ★★★★★
    Theatre
  • “Even people who’ve been through adversity might say ‘Well, I wouldn’t change anything because I wouldn’t be who I am'”: Eva Noblezada and Flula Borg on Luck
    Cinema & Tv
  • South Facing Festival: Richard Ashcroft and his band were on impressive form from start to finish
    ★★★★★
    Live music
  • Nope
    ★★★★★
    Movie review
The Upcoming
Pages
  • Contact us
  • Join mailing list
  • Join us
  • Our London food map
  • Our writers
  • Support us
  • What, when, why
With the support from:
International driving license

Copyright © 2011-2020 FL Media

Daniel Palillo A/W 2013: The Wasted Youth collection
Carousel Ink: Lions, tigers and bears!