Yes, I know this is another green manicure. I’ve honestly been trying to do something different, but this isn’t really my fault. This Mermaid Tail Nail Art is part of this month’s Maniswap challenge, and the prompt was mint green.
I based it on a design from Jane, who is known as Foxxy Nails on Instagram and has a YouTube channel too.
Polishes and tools
Orly Bonder
Chanel Fraîcheur
Orly Sparkling Garbage
Rainbow Connection Zap
MoYou London plate Sailor 05 and white stamping polish
Painted Polish Midnight Mischief
Clear Jelly Stamper The Big Bling and Bling Brush
Seche Vite
After preparing my nails, I used one coat of Bonder and two coats of Fraîcheur. It isn’t quite opaque without three coats, but that doesn’t matter under glitter and stamping.
Sparkling Garbage is a beautiful green holographic glitter in a grey jelly base. It’s quite sheer, so really needs a base and/or building up. I used two coats here.
After that I added a coat of Seche Vite to set it all.
This is a double stamping design with the white going first. I actually used a little liquid latex around my nails before stamping this time.
I’m not sure it makes things quicker, and I find it tends to roll off the sides of my fingers as I’m stamping. As I’m using black stamping polish, using it does make clean up a bit easier. Using straight acetone can make your skin look dehydrated.
After a final coat of Seche Vite, I am finished.
Glitter Mermaid Tail Nail Art
I really love the 3D effect the double stamping creates, and despite how much I’ve used green lately, I’m also very happy with the colour.
I hope this design makes you think of the sea! Are you heading to the beach soon? Let me know what you think in the comments below.
April 30, 2017
I love this, it’s so pretty! Definitely reminiscent of mermaid tails and you’ve made me want to go to the seaside now! <3
August 18, 2017
Thank you Jess! It’s a great beach mani 🙂
May 2, 2017
Wow, this looks amazing. I love the design, looking fab
August 18, 2017
Thanks Hannah, I love them too 🙂
May 2, 2017
This is so cute nail design! I love the glitter x
Laura
Pink Frenzy
August 18, 2017
Thank you Laura, it’s my absolute favourite glitter 🙂
May 2, 2017
I have always secretly wanted to be a mermaid so loved this gorgeous design!!
August 18, 2017
Fantastic Talya! Glad I could contribute to your dream!
May 2, 2017
Oh wow this is gorgeous! I don’t think I’d have the patience for such detail. You must have a really steady hand!
August 18, 2017
I really don’t, my hands can be a bit shaky! Stamping makes the difficult so easy!
May 2, 2017
What a pretty and gorgeous design – perfect for spring time! x
August 18, 2017
Thanks Stephanie! I agree 🙂
May 2, 2017
This is such a beautifully intricate design! I can’t imagine being able to make these nail art designs, I have a hard enough time just applying polish!
August 18, 2017
Thank you Sarah! Stamping definitely does all the hard work – I don’t do as much freehand as I used to and I’m out of practice now.
May 2, 2017
Wow this nail design is incredible. I love the colour! I am useless at painting my nails.
July 5, 2017
You can do it Lottie! Check out my secrets of a nail artist for some top tips!
May 2, 2017
Oh wow that is such a gorgeous design!
July 5, 2017
Thank you Debbie, I love how it turned out
May 2, 2017
This might be my favourite nail design of yours yet! Although it probably has something to do with it being mermaid themed haha x
July 5, 2017
Thanks Ana, mermaid everything is so popular now, they are the new unicorns!
May 2, 2017
Super duper funky nails! You don’t often see green nails, but these work so well and look great.
July 5, 2017
Thank you Steph! Lol, you see green Nails quite a lot on my blog if you like them!!
May 2, 2017
These are really pretty, you really did an amazing job and they do look like mermaid tails!!!! I’m not sure if I could do that myself. It looks hard to do.
July 5, 2017
Thanks Melanie! I think the most difficult part was lining up the second layer of stamping, but the clear stamper makes that a lot easier. You could skip the second one if you wanted anyway!
May 2, 2017
Ooh I love this! I need nail inspo as I am getting mine redone on Sunday 🙂 x
July 4, 2017
Excellent! I’d love to know what you got on your nails Leah!
May 2, 2017
I adore green nail art. It is always so beautiful. This is no exception.
July 4, 2017
Thank you, I’ve been coming back to green designs again and again. Have you seen my post on uk bloggers?
May 3, 2017
What a beautiful design. This is my first time hearing of stamping and I’m going to ask about it the next time I’m at the nail salon. The green is such a beautiful look on you!
July 4, 2017
Thank you Ali, I know that more salons are trained in stamping, so hopefully they will be able to offer it to you!
May 3, 2017
Wow, this is such a beautiful design! I love the colors and of course that it is a mermaid look. I hope I can be able to do this design on my own.
July 2, 2017
Thanks Anosa, you would look fab with these and they are easier than they look!
May 3, 2017
Now this is a style I really want. It is so pretty!!
July 2, 2017
Thank you Kara, I think you would totally rock these 🙂
May 3, 2017
Wow these are stunning nails, I wish I could do fancy art like that x
July 2, 2017
Stamping and glitter make these look harder than they are Rhian, you should give it a go!
May 3, 2017
I am always in awe of anyone that can do something like this. I have trouble putting a single colour on.
July 2, 2017
You can do this Dannii!! No one can paint their own nails perfectly every time – have a look at my cheats to make them look awesome
May 3, 2017
I love the close up shots that the show the glitter in the turquoise as it isn’t obvious from the more distant photos
June 11, 2017
It’s such a pretty glitter, the macro photos really show all the colours in the holo 🙂
May 3, 2017
Love this look – the gorg green colour shouts summer 🙂 x
June 11, 2017
Thanks Melanie – that’s just what I was thinking!
May 3, 2017
You have managed to create such a stunning design! I am unable even to paint my nails equally and you create such beautiful art on yours!
June 11, 2017
Thanks Joanna, but even nail artists struggle painting both hands sometimes! Check out my post called 3 secrets nail artists know…
May 3, 2017
This nail art is amazing! Love it for summer!
June 11, 2017
Thanks Jemma, I agree, perfect for a summer beach holiday!
May 3, 2017
What a beautiful design and I love the colors, I always want to have a nails like this
June 11, 2017
Thank you Angela! I really love green and I’m making a real effort at the moment in case every design I do is green!
May 3, 2017
You are super talented lady. I am loving this mermaid inspo nail art that you have created.
June 6, 2017
Mermaids ftw! I love all the mythical animal inspo that’s everywhere right now
May 3, 2017
Oh wow what a beautiful nail design! I love the colourful patterns 🙂 xxx
June 6, 2017
Thank you Laura, I haven’t used this design in a while, I’m really glad I came back to it.
May 5, 2017
These are so cute, the green glitter is such a lovely varnish!
Corinne x
June 6, 2017
I have a back up of this one Corinne, just in case I’m ever in danger of using this one up!
May 5, 2017
I think green can be such a flattering colour. These nails are adorable as well
June 6, 2017
Thank you Zena! They make me want to go snorkelling in a tropical sea again!
May 10, 2017
That colour is just stunning and I love the metallic element to it.
June 4, 2017
I agree, I think the gold-bronze really makes this design special.