Nail Ideas: Rainbow Stripes!

So what's that mysterious manicure that I refused (and still refuse) to remove, you ask?

Here's what has been gracing my nails since Thursday:


Isn't it colorful and fun!? :L I first saw this manicure here at Manicurator and it was love at first sight. So I had to recreate it for myself!

It is quite a simple manicure to do. Basically, you plop a drop of polish on a clean surface and swirl it around until it thickens and gets stringy. Then, you pull the 'strings' of polish across your nails to get the stripes. There you have it! Simple... but a little tedious. Worth the trouble? Definitely.

I would leave this mani like this if I could but I added top coat to seal in the design. I didn't want to because Seche Vite melted down and flattened the stripes, making them less distinct. Oh but what to do? :( The 3D effect was good while it lasted.

You can find me on Instagram @thepolishwell :)
Colors used:
Red - O2 Skin MK0220
Orange - red + yellow
Yellow - China Glaze Happy Go Lucky
Green - yellow + blue + a little indigo
Blue - China Glaze Electric Beat
Indigo - L.A. Girls Dance Studio
Violet - indigo + red + a little white creme
White base - Orly Au Champagne

So, what do you think of this mani?

xoxo,
mich

[edit: I've made a tutorial for these stripes here :) ]
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42 comments:

  1. AsheselaMay 20, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    This is really cool!! :D

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  2. Whimsical GlamMay 20, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    so so cool!!

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  3. jackieMay 20, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    love it!!

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  4. TopCoatItMay 20, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Holy crap!  I LOVE THIS!!!  Seriously fantastic!  Too bad SV ruined the effect.  I need to try this!  I'll try a different top coat and see if I get a better result.  Love it!

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  5. StefMay 20, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    :Q___

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  6. AbbyMay 20, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    OMG I LOVE IT

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  7. Lauren @ talesaboutnailsMay 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    what an awesome idea!! did it take a long time?

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  8. Rainbowify MeMay 20, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Wow, no wonder you don't want to take it off. It looks great!!

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  9. thepolishwellMay 20, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Thank you Ashesela! <3

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  10. thepolishwellMay 20, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Thank you! ^_^ 

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  11. thepolishwellMay 20, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Thank you, jackie! Glad you like it! <3

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  12. thepolishwellMay 20, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Thank you!! Do let me know if you find the perfect top coat for this! :)

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  13. thepolishwellMay 20, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    ;p <3

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  14. thepolishwellMay 20, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Thank you Abby! <3<3

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  15. thepolishwellMay 20, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Glad you like it too! It took me a while to get the technique and the colors right for the first nail but it was much faster for the others ;)

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  16. thepolishwellMay 20, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Thank you!! xx

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  17. Aimee GoddardMay 20, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Holy wow this looks amazing x

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  18. thepolishwellMay 20, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Thank you! Glad you like it! ^_^

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  19. Sincerely StephanieMay 21, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    this looks awesome! Great job! 

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  20. DeborahMay 21, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  21. Bethany TaylorMay 21, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    So much fun! I definitely want to try this effect!

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  22. thepolishwellMay 21, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Thank you! ^_^

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  23. thepolishwellMay 21, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Glad you like it! <3

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  24. thepolishwellMay 21, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    You should! ;)

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  25. Cheryl YangMay 21, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Looks like you have been painting your nails quite a bit recently! This looks so cheery! Perfect for the recent hot and humid weather :D

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  26. thepolishwellMay 21, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Haha ya!! I have more time for trying nail art now that the hols are here ;) I notice you changing your mani often too! 
    And I absolutely love how fun this looks! <3 (Of course, that doesn't mean I love the weather. urgh.)

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  27. AshleyMay 21, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    This looks AWESOME! I can't wait to try it!

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  28. thepolishwellMay 22, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Glad you like it! ^_^

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  29. Victoria - ManicuratorMay 22, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Absolutely fantastic!! And thank you so much for the mention and link :) 

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  30. thepolishwellMay 22, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    No no... thank *you* for the awesome inspiration!! <3

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  31. MariJo NailsMay 23, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    This is really cute!!  I have to try this one.

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  32. Angela Peters6May 23, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    This is super cute!! I'll have to try it out! 

    I just stumbled across your blog, if you get a chance check out mine :)

    xo, Jersey Girl 

    hairsprayandhighheels.blogspot.com

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  33. thepolishwellMay 23, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Thank you Marisa! Glad you like it! ^_^

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  34. thepolishwellMay 23, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Thank you, Angela! I will be sure to drop by your blog :)

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  35. LauraLeiaMay 29, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    This is awesome!! Love the 3D effect, but too bad about Seche flattening it. >_< And it's so time-consuming, kudos to you for taking the time to do each finger (and making a video too!). <3 

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  36. GwennVnJune 12, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I love the thickness of your manicure! The 3d effect is great. I did this look some weeks ago but my stripes were very thin and not thick at all. i guess I have to try with other polish brands :)

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  37. thepolishwellJune 12, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Thank you! I wasn't actually going for such thick stripes but I couldn't get the thin strings to pull across my nails fully. By the time they could, the polish had already turned pretty thick lol! But I'm glad you like it too! <3

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  38. thepolishwellJune 24, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Thank you! I sure did take quite a while to do these nails for the first time hehh. Glad you like it though! <3

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  39. CrisLitlleCornerAugust 26, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    I love this manicure so i did it to,thank's for the tutorial.
    (✿◠‿◠)

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  40. thepolishwellAugust 26, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Thank you! I'm glad you like it!! ^_^

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  41. DujourJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    quoted you here http://nailsnoob.blogspot.it/2013/01/miss-sporty-aurora-borealis-swatch.html THANKS! following you.

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  42. thepolishwellJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Thank you! xx

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