DIY Nail Polish Color

okay folks, i'm back with another franken-polish: DIY Nail Polish Color. when it comes to makeup pet peeves, i have a few. one, i hate to waste makeup but how long can a person hold on to an eyeshadow? i'm sure most of you can agree that eyeshadow last for.ev.ah. two, ever go on a search for a very specific shade of something or other, only to leave completely frustrated because you can't find it? even in the sea of a million shades, the perfect one is missing?

if any of you have experienced the above monstrosities, then i'm sure you'll agree that DIY'ing your own nail polish color is the perfect solution for both.

it is actually quite simple and i learned a few things along the way. first, any polish will do, but eyeshadow with dimension (glitter, shimmer, frost) will give you nail color with dimension. second, when chopping up your eyeshadow into bits, relax and don't go OCD. even if the eyeshadow isn't completely chopped, 30 minutes inside the bottle will help break up any remaining particles and your color will be smooth. last, pick a shade that's not easy to find, this is your chance to experiment! 

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xo,

kristie

DIY Glitter Nail Polish

it's been a while since i've done a DIY and i decided to begin a series called 'Frankenpolish' teaching you how to DIY your own nail polish, in this case, glitter polish.

ask me what my favorite color is.

just ask me.

it's glitter. not really a color, i know, but like a bird i am attracted to shiny objects. particularly all that glitters.

in the world of nail blogs (i follow my fair share) they have a technique they like to call 'franken' which is what you do when you mix colors or create a polish blend of your own. the first time i heard that term i thought it was perfect because it draws such a clear picture of a mad scientist blending and tweaking to create something just right. have an outfit you can't quite match? just franken it. looking for a glitter mix with just the right blend of colors? just franken it.

so the first my my 'Frankenpolish' series is DIY glitter polish which is ridiculously simple. collect the glitters you would like to use, create a paper funnel and add your glitter blend. mix polish and apply.

xo,
kristie