Holo lightning bolt


(This is a scheduled post, I'm on vacation!)

Hello guys! The lightning bolt's been away for a while, but it's back now! Did you miss it? ;-) For this double lightning bolt, I used the same technique as usual, only now the middle part is diverging, making the whole somewhat playfuller. As my previous attempts on using Gosh Holo as a layering color miserably failed, I used it as the base color this time (clever!). Which is time-saving too since Gosh Holo is a one-coater and fast-drying. Then I taped off the holo part and applied Color Club Where's The Soiree? on top. I must've said this like a gazillion times, but Where's The Soiree? is just wonderful for tape manis. It's so extremely pigmented and even when it's used over another polish, it dries with the speed of light. So quickly after that I was ready to tape my nails again and used Essence Bella for the tips. Done!

If you like this look just have a look at the tutorial for this design if you haven't already. I know it takes a lot of patience but practice really makes perfect and I've already seen many beautiful and succesful attempts from you! They make me proud :) Thanks for visiting!

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  1. ClaudiaJuly 17, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I LOVE your taped mani's, I never have enough patience for those but I really should give them a proper try soon <3 you rock and I hope you're having a great vacay :)

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  2. SolveigJuly 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    This looks amazing! The holo lightning bolt is really cool!

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  3. DannyJuly 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    wow! this is the coolest lightning bold you have done so far!! this really kicks ass! :D

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  4. LauraLeiaJuly 17, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    This is amazing (as usual)! Love the holo lightning bolt, it's super catchy!

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  5. MADAJuly 17, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    It looks amazing!!!

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  6. KelseyJuly 17, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Wauw, ik zoek die holo al zo lang maar hij is elke keer weg..

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  7. LycanthropicaJuly 17, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    this is one of my favs so far :)

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  8. LauraJuly 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I LOVE the color combo!!!!

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  9. StephJuly 17, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Amazing as usual - or should I say even mroe amazing because of colour combo this time? :)This is def one my faves!

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  10. AdriannaJuly 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Hard.core.

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  11. mubynicolelockeJuly 17, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Oh this is amazing!

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  12. love4laqcuerJuly 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Ouuuuh so pretty!!

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  13. nailspottingJuly 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    It looks amazing, love it!

    I've tried taping myself but I must be using the wrong tape because it doesn't turn out nearly as good as yours :(

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  14. UnknownJuly 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    please tell me how you do this pattern?

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  15. CarrieJuly 17, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    awesome!

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  16. s.July 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    very cool colour combo. I want that gosh sooo bad though haha I have zero holos unfortunately.

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  17. Charlotte SparkleJuly 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Super mani.

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  18. RabbitJuly 17, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Oh wow! So nice lightning! And this holo looks great !

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  19. SandraJuly 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Looks kinda retro - I love it! :D

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  20. ToyomiJuly 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Wow this is awesome !

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  21. ThaysJuly 17, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    OMG!!! vou copiar.

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  22. IzaJuly 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    This is beautiful! killer color combo.:)

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  23. NailderellaJuly 17, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    as usual, I'm mesmerized by your mani!
    I like this flashing double lightning bolt!

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  24. KristyJuly 17, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Fantastic!

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  25. Sara ♥July 17, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    This is actually incredible! I'm in love.... =] I think i'l be trying this out soon!

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  26. Roxy HeartJuly 17, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I LOVE how this looks! I need to try it!

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  27. KimsKie's NailsJuly 18, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Really beautiful combination!!

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  28. Dana CanfieldJuly 18, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    gorg!

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  29. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    whoa what a crazy combo and itworks so well!
    new follower of your blog btw

    hope you follow back too!

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  30. Amanda NJuly 18, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    wow this looks amazingg! great idea with using the holographic!!

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  31. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I'm still practicing so I can get beautiful crisp lines like your manis :) That Gosh holo makes it look even more electric! Love, love, love....

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  32. ♥ Sarah Claire ♥July 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    *drools everywhere* That looks SO good

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  33. Jello KittyJuly 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    This looks amazing! *Steals your nails* =P

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  34. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    The holo polish makes this design even more amazing! I love it :)

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  35. HelgaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Awesome! I have to try the lightning bolt some day :D

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  36. the-swatchaholicJuly 18, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    OMG this manicure looks fantastic! <3 I need to try a lightning bolt manicure someday too. :D

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  37. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Really enjoy your blog, and get inspired by your designs! I've got at a blog at http://laugh0live0love.blogspot.com/
    and have mentioned your website in my blog! I would be cool if you could follow :)
    Cheers!

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  38. Floor DaasvandJuly 18, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    echt super mooi!

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  39. miaJuly 19, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful. It looks so perfect!

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  40. ABOP LaquerloveJuly 19, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Now THAT is lightening for sure! So awesome!

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  41. Nail NerdJuly 19, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    You are officially the lightning bolt queen! That holo is crazy, incredibly well done :)

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  42. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I was given the One Lovely Blog award and I would like to pass on the love to you :) Please check it out at http://ykhearts.blogspot.com/2011/07/share-love-with-blog-awards.html

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  43. GothamPolishJuly 23, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Holo makes everything better :)

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  44. JaneJuly 23, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Wow, so many messages! Thanks a lot :-) This lightning bolt is one my personal faves as well :-D

    @martell: I have a tutorial tab at the top where you can find the tutorial for this design.

    @YK: Thanks for the award! :)

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  45. NaturalDezignJuly 27, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    OMG! The holo sets it off. You're the Queen!

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  46. Super Cute Super EasyJuly 30, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    You're great!! Beautiful color combination!

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  47. KirstyJuly 31, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    That looks so amazing! The holo really matches the other two colours .. reminds me of superheroes and their costumes!

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  48. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    love the colour of the bolts

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