WHAT I’M WEARING: Amanda Byrne, Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne
By Sophie Nutt | 24 February 2019 | Feature, Tech Talk
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails!
Amanda Byrne, of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, wears nude French ombré nails with a touch of iridescent foil and Swarovski crystals.
“I created these nails by sculpting out a clear base of CJP Crystal Glass and then filed into shape. I decided I wanted a lovely subtle design after the Christmas madness so I went for French ombre with a touch of sparkle.
“I used CJP Coconut Milk and Slush Fairy to do my little finger and index fingers. Placing Coconut Milk at the free edge and blending up to the cuticle, then a large bead of Slush Fairy at the cuticle and blended down to the free edge then capped the whole nail in Crystal Glass.
“For the middle finger, I wanted to try a subtle ombré of CJP’s gorgeous Fantasy acrylic, a lovely cover pink, with Slush Fairy. I placed Fantasy as the free edge and blended up to the cuticle, then placed a large bead of Slush Fairy at the cuticle and blended down to the free edge. I then capped the whole nail in Crystal Glass.
“I then filed and shaped the nails, buffing to a high shine. I prefer this ti top coating as I file the top coat off when filing clients.
“I also wanted a bit of bling (who doesn’t, right?) and so applied Swarovski Crystals to the ring finger using CJP Gripper Glue. I love the simplicity of these nails and that they still have that lovely subtle touch of sparkle. They would actually be perfect for wedding nails!”
Check out more of Amanda’s work here!