If you are bored with the french manicure and want to try something new this Monsoon… Then your wait is over!!! We bring you a D.I.Y version of Half Moon Manicure.. I am sure you all must have read it in the times Of India about this latest trends.. But for those readers, who missed you get the direct version of “Do It Yourself Half Moon Manicure” here at Fashionmate!!!
The Moon Manicure is best to pep up your dull day with an ease!!
You need: Two nail polishes. Black and Coral are chosen here, Coral being the colour of this year. Nail guiding strips (the strips that come with any french manicure kit or can be bought separately as well)
How to:
- Apply double coats of Coral Nail paint and let it dry.
- Stick the manicure strips near the base of your nail as close as possible.
- Completely lock the strip by pressing at the sides of your nail such that the extra colour of the black colour doesnot seep into your coral Colour.
- Apply two coats of the black nail paint below the strip and let it dry.
- Carefully Peel off the strips once you are sure that your polish is completely dry
- Seal the Moon manicure with a transparent top coat.
- You are really to scare your monsoon blues away with a quick and easy Half Moon Manicure..!!
So Gals!! If you have got it, Flaunt It!!!
Add more quirk to your half moon manicure by applying polka dots to it with your zero manicure brush
Few general tips for the Moon Manicure:
1. Always use a lighter shade for moon and Darker shade for the other part of the nail bed.
2. Make sure you make a very small moon if your nails are small and petite..
3. Always start with Basic Colours..


















