"The snake that cannot shed its skin perishes," the German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, once said. In a sense, this is true of fashion, too. The snake sheds its skin to reveal a shinier, more attractive and sleek look. Likewise, people constantly upgrade their clothing, hair, makeup and nails to incorporate a new image. Growth and change are essential to health and happiness.
Even a minor change to your appearance, such as a manicure, can have a positive impact on your overall attitude. Some people use nail designs to convey an attitude, desire or belief. An example of a thought-provoking nail design that conveys growth and change is snake nail art. The design ideas outlined below can help you achieve many different types of snake print nails.
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Matte snake skin
Arm yourself with your favorite color of gel polish, a UV lamp and clear matte gel to create matte snake skin nails. Use a fine point detail brush to embellish your nails with a snake skin pattern. To achieve a subtle snake design, choose a light polish color, such as peach or pink. If you prefer a more dramatic look, choose a dark or shimmering color to boost the intensity of snake skin nails. Get the tutorial here.
Arm yourself with your favorite color of gel polish, a UV lamp and clear matte gel to create matte snake skin nails. Use a fine point detail brush to embellish your nails with a snake skin pattern. To achieve a subtle snake design, choose a light polish color, such as peach or pink. If you prefer a more dramatic look, choose a dark or shimmering color to boost the intensity of snake skin nails. Get the tutorial here.
Magnet gel snake print
Women will coil with envy when they cast their eyes upon the gold-rimmed scale pattern when you create these green magnet gel nails. Sure, the design may be perceived as a little intimidating, but that's because it's as bold as a python. Learn how to achieve the color and snake print design in the tutorial found here.
Women will coil with envy when they cast their eyes upon the gold-rimmed scale pattern when you create these green magnet gel nails. Sure, the design may be perceived as a little intimidating, but that's because it's as bold as a python. Learn how to achieve the color and snake print design in the tutorial found here.
Snake decal
Convey a message of power, temptation and seduction by adding snake decals to nails. Select a light base color to make sure the decals "pop," then add a shimmering gel. Cure the polish before applying the decals with water and tweezers. Get the snake decal tutorial here.
Convey a message of power, temptation and seduction by adding snake decals to nails. Select a light base color to make sure the decals "pop," then add a shimmering gel. Cure the polish before applying the decals with water and tweezers. Get the snake decal tutorial here.
Floral snake
Look pretty in pink while slithering into spring with this floral snake design. Achieve the look with Presto pink speckle gel polish and Daily Charme floral water decals. Does using floral decal paper to create a snake design sound a little complicated? Follow the instructions in the tutorial found here, and you'll have this intriguing snake design in no time.
Look pretty in pink while slithering into spring with this floral snake design. Achieve the look with Presto pink speckle gel polish and Daily Charme floral water decals. Does using floral decal paper to create a snake design sound a little complicated? Follow the instructions in the tutorial found here, and you'll have this intriguing snake design in no time.
Magical garden
Incorporate a snake into this bold botanical print with the use of red gel paint and a fine point detail brush. Alternately, skip the red paint and add 1.2mm gold snake charms to the design. The symbolism of a snake in the garden is open to many different interpretations; embrace your own interpretation by customizing the instructions found here.
Incorporate a snake into this bold botanical print with the use of red gel paint and a fine point detail brush. Alternately, skip the red paint and add 1.2mm gold snake charms to the design. The symbolism of a snake in the garden is open to many different interpretations; embrace your own interpretation by customizing the instructions found here.
Foil snake print
Achieve a bold, sassy and unforgettable look when you apply snake print transfer foil to your nails. While it's true that applying the foil doesn't always go smoothly, the tutorial found here will show how you can do it quickly and easily. Complete the look by outlining the lighter part of the snake print with "Line-It Black" Akzentz gel play paint and a small pointed brush.
Achieve a bold, sassy and unforgettable look when you apply snake print transfer foil to your nails. While it's true that applying the foil doesn't always go smoothly, the tutorial found here will show how you can do it quickly and easily. Complete the look by outlining the lighter part of the snake print with "Line-It Black" Akzentz gel play paint and a small pointed brush.
Snake print using mesh
Take a snake print nail design to a whole new level with the use of a mesh bag. Apply and cure the base color, then apply no-rub chrome gel. Press the mesh bag against the chrome gel. Check out the tutorial found here for tips on products, colors, curing and applying chrome powder.
Take a snake print nail design to a whole new level with the use of a mesh bag. Apply and cure the base color, then apply no-rub chrome gel. Press the mesh bag against the chrome gel. Check out the tutorial found here for tips on products, colors, curing and applying chrome powder.
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