Nail art with tortoise shell is one of the hot trends in the nail world. Hashtags galore, as we have discussed before when nail art looks amazing there is an assumption it may be easy to re-create. Consequently, in reality it never is! This trend is no exception.
Tortoise nails has been one of the most challenging nail art trends. Attempting for a two-week period which was met with swear words, nail swatches thrown in the bin, long pauses while rubbing temples and plenty of coffee.
Ultimately in nail art the key points to ALWAY remember are:-
- Don’t make it look like someone else’s
- Attempt to not create what is expected
- The outcome should be your interpretation
All you can do in the nail art world is produce work that is your interpretation. That is where you fit in.
So head was back on straight, giving it another go with a clear mind and boom!!!
The nails
The process itself consists of layering. All depth whether it is colour or flavour are based on layering. Foundation layers were a yellow tone, covered with a slick layer of base coat. Applying colour splodges in autumnal oranges and browns. These colours blur their lines in the wet base coat giving that shell-like vibe. It appears whimsical just as in nature which in turn creates intrigue and misunderstanding. The final splodge layers were in black for a richness of colour. These layers created backgrounds of mysterious views and shapes of an unexplained look.
Enjoy interpreting this trend but grow skills, every experience creates a knowledge base for life. You may learn you are resilient or that your fingers can hold a brush in a way you never realised. Additionally, you may impress yourself with how quickly you can apply a coat of colour. All valuable life and nail knowledge, keeping your cup forever half full.
In conclusion nail art with tortoise shell may be overwhelming to perform on all 10 nails. But a few nails with this fabulous on trend look will be exciting and fun. Attaching this choice to your nail art swatches will be a solid nail art favourite.
