We women love taking care of the beauty of our skin, hair and nails, don’t we? And among these types of care, nails attract attention, as there is a wide variety of decoration options to make them even more beautiful and modern. Currently, decorated nails are a hit with women of all ages, and are present in trends for every season.
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There are many varieties of prints, so it is often difficult to choose the most suitable option for your style or type of occasion. However, there are some types of prints that can be used with any item of clothing and on different types of occasions. One of them is the checkered print. Checkered decorated nails, which, contrary to what many women think, are not only popular at June parties but also in everyday fashion.
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Plaid decorated nails
To make your look more beautiful and with a modern touch, how about opting for checkered prints on your nails? This type of nail decoration never goes out of style and provides a modern and differentiated result. To make life easier for many women, some cosmetic brands have launched the famous checkerboard nail sticker, which is much more practical to use. However, even with this accessory available, many women prefer to have their nails decorated with checkers using the traditional method.
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The common method of decorating nails can be done by any woman, but it requires a little more practice and patience. To obtain a more beautiful and modern result, some women prefer to look for manicurists specializing in decorated nails. But, if you want to do your checkered nails at home, check out the complete step-by-step guide below, as well as videos and photos with ideas to inspire you!
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How to make
Before watching the videos on how to do checkered nails, check out a very simple step-by-step guide below.
You will need:
- A long bristle brush Nº 00
- A base
- 4 nail polishes in the color of your choice.
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Step by step:
1- Do your nails as usual and apply a base coat.
2- After the base is dry, apply a layer of nail polish in the color of your choice and let it dry well.
3- Choose a part of the nail to make a line in another color.
4- With another color of nail polish, make another line in another area of the nail.
5- With the last nail polish color, do the same as steps three and four.
6- Before drying the lines, start crossing the colors in a horizontal line with the brush. Then do the same thing, only now in a vertical line.
7- When the chess is dry, apply a base coat to give it a special shine and that’s it!
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Videos – Plaid decorated nails
To help you learn better how to do this type of nail decoration, see below some tutorials that will help you create this beautiful nail art!
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A chess with a flower
A colorful chess
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