31 Day Challenge, day 10: Gradient


Hi everybody! :-) It's about time that I continue with the 31 Day Challenge, so here you have my attempt on day 10: gradient nails. And what a terrible attempt it is... I tried so hard and so many times to get the gradient smooth, but so far this was the best I could do. I do like the colors though, and from a distance it doesn't look too awful. So with a lot more practice, I hope to show you a better gradient next time. ;-) I used P2 Funky as my basecolor and used a fine make-up sponge to dab on Essence Sending You Kisses on the tips.

My next post will be featuring polka dots, hope to see you again then!

37 comments

  1. It looks awesome... I just love it :)

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  2. Actually what I really like about this gradient is that it's not perfectly smooth and blended! It looks kind of punk rock/street art-esque to me and I think the colors look really great together too.

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  3. I had a lot of trouble to start with too. i found a piece of washing up sponge worked better than cosmetic sponge, esp when kept moist. That made a BIG difference! Good luck :) xx

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  4. actually i love it, the colours are great!

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  5. Omg, this is so cute! I love the color choice :) I actually just did gradient nails the other day too! I did blue and green. Yours actually looks so good! Mine don't have nearly as smooth of a transition, haha. But, you did great! :)

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  6. I have the same issue with my gradients - they never come out smooth and seamless. Your is very pretty though. Mine on the other hand do not see the light of day and the pics are promptly destroyed- ha!

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  7. I really like this! It looks liked leaked dye on a t-shirt or something!

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  8. i love the colors! this is wayyyy better than my fail gradients lol

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  9. Oh, it wasn't terrible at all in my eyes! :D Gradients are hard especially with colors that isn't close to each other. :)

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  10. Hey, don't be so hard on yourself, I think it looks fun and funky! Gradients of two vastly different colours can be tricky. This looks very 80's fab. I like!

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  11. I like the colours, they created their own in the middle and I think it looks great!

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  12. http://www.thenailasaurus.com/2012/04/gradient-nails-picture-tutorial.html#more
    If you put the two colours together and then dab that with the sponge, you'll have a smoother gradient :)

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  13. I really like this. It looks like your nails are in the process of changing colors.

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  14. wow!! It's incredible :)

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  15. I like this look. It doesn't look like a terrible gradient at all; it looks like a different style of gradient to me. It gives me the feeling of a southwestern U.S. sunset.

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  16. Whoa, I actually think this looks really cool! Kind of like diluted paints streaked together! The fact that it's not a smooth transitioning gradient is irrelevant :D!

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  17. OMG this is so gorgeous, I love it!!

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  18. why if I try it, it's horrible?
    and if you try it, it's great?
    :( *sad*

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  19. I love it - like a few others have said I like the fact it's not completely blended. Also love the colour combo

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  20. I agree with everyone here, its far from terrible. It has a really unique feel. The colour combination really reminds me of something but I just can't think what! Where the colours meet it sort of reminds me of sound waves :D

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  21. You are so wrong! ;) I LOVE that it's slightly rougher - I assumed it was intentional came here (from Tumblr) to find out how you got it like that! The colours are fab and I think they look great. x

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  22. ohh they're so cool! I'm doing it right now so new post will be tomorrow ;)

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  23. These aren't terrible AT ALL--I seriously love these! Not being all perfectly smooth, especially with the colours you picked, it looks like a fabulous batik or tye-dye! ^_^

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  24. I love this gradient! I thought it was intentional, too. :)
    I adore the pixelated effect of the gradient, adds an interesting the twist to the whole ombre trend.

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