Pink to white gradient with contrast ruffian border

This week's weekly nail art challenge (co-hosted by Kristin of Lacquerstyle and Tracey of @missbellatracey on Instagram) is 'ruffian' nails (i.e., a border cuticle line) and the theme is contrast. This is probably one of the simplest gradients I have ever done (there is only ONE GRADIENT PER NAIL?!), I guess I had a fever or something. In any case they are sure to catch someone's eye with that extra ruffian touch, and think about all the colour possibilities you could use instead of pink!

 

VIDEO TUTORIAL AT THE END OF THE POST!

My nails are getting longer finally since my horrid nail death in December... stay tuned for a special post on how to grow your nails!! (For now you can check out my Nail Care page)

'Reina' nail vinyls from TwinkledT

'JN dance brush 21' detail nail art brush from Stylish Nail Art Shop

'JN dance brush 21' detail nail art brush from Stylish Nail Art Shop

1MIN OR LESS VIDEO TUTORIAL:

(see also 15sec version on Instagram)

Products used:
- Liquid Palisade cuticle protector from Kiesque - yes, I didn't end up needing this after I decided to slap on some green painter's tape, but whatever!
- HK Girl quick dry top coat by Glisten & Glow
- 'Reina' nail vinyls from TwinkledT
- 'JN Dance 24' detail nail art brush from Stylish Nail Art Shop

Polishes used:
- Orly 'Royal navy' (royal blue with shimmer)
- Orly 'Beach cruiser' (neon pink crelly)
- Ceramic Glaze 'Tropical guava' (neon pink creme)
- Cult Nails 'Tempest' (white creme)

*Nail vinyls were provided by TwinkledT for my impartial review.