Polka Dot French Manicure

Polka dots are honestly the easiest addition to a manicure and in this case  I think it really gives a classic manicure a modern twist.

(Thanks, Mom for letting me do your nails! )

(and these are mine!)

So here's how to do it! Scotch tape, if used right, can be the perfect tool for a french manicure. The first trick is to make sure than your nail polish is 100% DRY before putting scotch tape on your nails. The second trick is to make sure that you don't take the tape straight from the dispenser to your nails. Put the tape on the palm of your hand and slowly take it off. Do this at least two times to ensure that no polish gets ripped off. Use a piece of tape long enough to  cover the entire nail, but short enough to not wrap around your finger completely

(I know its hard to see but you get the idea!)

Wrap the scotch tape around each nail. I suggest doing them all at once because cutting tape and putting it on nails can ruin the nails you've already painted! 

(just noticed my nails from right to left really show off the steps. my middle finger is taped up if you can't tell)

Paint your nails over the tape. Make sure that there are no bumps. Wait about 30 seconds and then carefully remove the tape.

Once the tape is removed, you will have perfect tips every time! Who would have thought that scotch tape would be so useful? If you wish to continue with the polka dots simply add them around the end of the tips with a nail dotter or a pen (as mentioned in this post). I suggest using no more than three colors so that the tips can still stand out.

Thank you for reading! Please comment! 

xoxo, Alexis