Monday, May 7, 2012

One More (Vertical) Gradient!

Good morning! Sorry, I know, it's Monday.

For today I'm going to show you a bright, spring mani that I did using the same sponging technique as my last gradient except I sponged them up the nail instead of across like we've been seeing. I started with one coat of Sally Hansen Mellow Yellow and sponged using Mellow Yellow and Sally Hansen Sun Kissed.

I really can't stress enough how easy this technique is. You just brush both your colors directly onto the sponge and, when you sponge, make sure you move it around a little, that way you get a better blend of the colors. For reference, this is the tutorial I used from The Beauty Department. There's also this one by Sammy at The Nailasaurus that I'm itching to try.

Thank you guys for looking! Do you have any color combinations you've done or want to do? Any that you'd like to see? Let me know in the comments! I really do enjoy hearing reading anything you have to say.

May your memories of the weekend hold you over until Monday is gone!
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12 comments:

  1. VixxMay 7, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    I dig the vertical gradient! I am loving gradients right now. I did a 3 color blue gradient last week, then stamped it with a zebra print. It was one of my faves, even thought I was sick as all hell and my stamping was less than stellar. I still do my gradient's all old school though. One color at a time and slow and careful. Maybe I should try this technique since I am the most impatient person on earth!

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    1. Kat Hooked On PolishMay 8, 2012 at 4:33 PM

      I saw that post, it looked lovely! I didn't have a huge problem doing gradients the old fashioned way, but this is way faster and they come out smoother IMO. You should definitely give it a try.

      Btw, love loved your nautical stripes watermarble mani!

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  2. PaulinaMay 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Very nice. I should give this technique a try.

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    1. Kat Hooked On PolishMay 8, 2012 at 4:35 PM

      It is definitely easy and you get great results! Thank you for your comment too :)

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  3. CeeMay 7, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Love the vertical gradient! The colors go so well together too!

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    1. Kat Hooked On PolishMay 8, 2012 at 4:34 PM

      Thank you! I'm not really good at picking contrasting colors though :(

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  4. KawaiiKaguraMay 8, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    I am now having an urge to go play with vertical gradients! I think it would be cool to do a black to white one with some bright color stamped over it.

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    1. Kat Hooked On PolishMay 20, 2012 at 3:19 AM

      That could be really cool! That's the thing about these gradients, so many options!

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  5. KasMay 10, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    This is such a well done gradient!!! Great job :)

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  6. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Gorgeous gradient! This is the first vertical one I've seen! Love it!

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