Summer 2014 brought several trends that are making waves in women’s looks. One of them is the Portuguese tile print that quickly took over several summer collections. This print, which is blue and white and full of delicate flowers, is now also a trend in the world of nail arts. Portuguese tile nails are modern and bring a touch of freshness and sophistication to your nails.
Nails decorated step by step
As tile prints are now present in several models of clothing, nails decorated with Portuguese tiles are not restricted to blue and white colors. Nail designs also appear in shades of pink, yellow and even orange. Furthermore, this nail decoration can be used with different colors of clothes and accessories, as summer calls for happier and more colorful looks.
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Best of all, there are several ways to get your nails decorated with Portuguese tiles. One of the ways to get this decoration on your nails is to use stickers or nail stamps. These methods are ideal for those who don’t have much experience with brushes. But anyone who has a certain skill in decorating their nails using brushes will not have much difficulty creating a Portuguese tile design using nail polish.
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Nails decorated with Portuguese tiles step by step
To decorate Portuguese tile nails using brushes, you will need to follow the steps below and separate the following materials:
- Matte base to prepare the nail
- White nail polish to paint the entire nail.
- Blue nail polish to make the print
- Fine brush for decorating
- Extra shine top to finish
Nails decorated with flowers
Step 1: Start by doing your nails as usual, and apply a base coat.
Step 2: With the base dry, paint all your nails with pure white nail polish.
Step 3: Once the nail polish is dry, start decorating your nails, making small chickens made of leaves or delicate flowers, starting close to the cuticles.
Step 4: Make this same design all over the nail, leaving blank spaces to characterize the Portuguese tile.
Step 5: Wait for the nail polish to dry well and then finish your nails with a layer of extra shine nail polish.
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See how to do Portuguese tile nails by watching the video below:
If you don’t have much skill with a brush, the best alternative is to use stamps or nail stickers, as they are the simplest and most practical way to decorate your nails. The plaque that is used with the stamp that contains the Portuguese sticker print is manufactured by the Konad brand. However, if you can’t find the brand’s sign, you can also find other signs with designs that resemble the print.
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It’s worth remembering that to obtain a beautiful result you need a special nail polish, but you can also improvise and use a brighter nail polish, which will also provide a beautiful effect. Nail stickers with Portuguese tile prints can be found in various perfumeries and online stores.
Image sources:
comofazerasunhas.com.br e vilamulher.com.br
