Ombre Glitter Nails

Lately, I have seen the ombre/glitter nail trend everywhere.  I personally love this look, and I encourage you all to try it out on yourselves.  It is a easy way to glam up your nails and will probably earn a lot of compliments.  My suggestion is to wave like crazy all day, and when the glitter catches someone's eye, it will provoke them to take a gander those beauties.  It's a foolproof plan! Well, almost.  Just make sure you don't do this when your teacher asks if there are any volunteers to answer the next question.  With that said, here's how mine turned out:

For the base, I used Essie's "Great Expectations," and the glitter top coat is Sephora by OPI's "It's Bouquet With Me."  Start by applying a clear base coat to protect your nails.  Then paint two layers of the base color (some colors may not need two coats, but the grey was quite sheer).  Once both of those layers are dry, take the glitter and place a good amount (not too much) at the very base of the nail and build it up at the base.  Then wipe off most of the polish on the brush and drag it upwards along the nail, starting from the bottom.  Thus should gradually fade the glitter.  Once the glitter coat is dry, finish off with a glossy top coat, and you're all set!  Now you have gorgeous nails that you should be proud to show off!