DIY - How to make your own Nail Polish!

hey lovely bunnies!

I know I said in my previous update that my next post would be my BornPrettyStore haul, but I haven't had any time to write it up plus no inspiration :P So I decided to do a fun DIY project instead!

 

 How to Make your own Nail Polish!

I've wanted to make my own nail polish for a really long time. If you guys didn't know, I really love doing nail art, because 1) it distresses me  and 2) I just love having pretty nails~! ★~(◠‿◕✿)

So after watching cutepolish's How To Make your Own Nail Polish video which you can find {here}, I made it my mission to do this DIY during my summer!

 You will need:

- a clear polish {I'm using Sinful Colors Clear Coat)

- eyeshadow of any color {I'm using NYX Triple Eyeshadow}

- sharp object to crush the eyeshadow {I'm using a plastic knife} 

Optional: Work over a paper towel for easy peasy clean up!

Step 1: Choose your eyeshadow color! This will determine the color of your DIY nail polish!

I used the middle color of this NYX triple eyeshadow palette. It's a light purple/pink shimmer called Cotton Candy.

TIP: I recommend using a single eyeshadow pact, as I had to avoid messing up the other two eyeshadows in the palette >.< I also recommend using an eyeshadow you don't like on your eyes, but you like on your nails.

Step 2: Start crushing your eyeshadow using your sharp object! Don't be afraid to crush it into powder!

Step 3: To make it easier to put the eyeshadow inside the clear nail polish, roll up a scrap piece of paper put it inside the opening of the polish like so.

 This will allow a cleaner way to put the eyeshadow inside the polish!

Step 4: And just start adding in the eyeshadow to the clear nail polish!

This is how mine turned out...a bit messy... or a lot messy~ But it was my first time. ^_^ I'll do better next time!

Step 5: Thoroughly mix the eyeshadow and the clear polish together using a thin mixing object, or just thoroughly shake the nail polish bottle until the eyeshadow disappeared.

 And once that is done, your DIY nail polish is done!

I called mine, "Cotton Candy" after the eyeshadow I used. 

Here is a swatch!

I know, it's sheer. And yours will probably be sheer as well! And that's okay. If you want a more opaque polish, use a matte eyeshadow or add more of your chosen eyeshadow color. 

After 3 coats of my Cotton Candy DIY nail color:

It's a super pretty purple/pink shimmer sheer polish, just like the eyeshadow I chose!

I absolutely LOVE this color on my nails. It's super smooth to apply and the color is buildable as well! It's not heavy, as I didn't apply butt loads of eyeshadow, so my nails feel lightweight and smooth~ I'm officially in love with making my own nail polish!

I'm going to go buy more cheap clear nail polish the next time I'm at Target <3

If you guys try out this DIY don't hesitate to send me your pictures via Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat~!

Until next time,

Be true and always be you, 

chocobunnii13

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