This one is a pretty easy one once it's broken down step-by-step. It looks best with contrast between the colors. You could do a contrast with light and dark, or even actual contrasting colors on the color wheel. If you're not familiar with the color wheel or color theory, it's a very useful tool for helping to pick out colors for many arts and crafts.
This technique isn't mine. I can't remember where I ran across it the first time as it was several months ago. It's a variation on the no-tools cloud manicure, which is also an adorable look without all the extra dots.
However, dots make your nail art look much more complicated than it actually is.
Tools
- Base coat
- Nail polish colors: Shown here is Pure Ice in "Silver Mercedes", "Magic", and "Bite Me" and Maybelline Color Show in "Bold Gold"
- Dotting tool: I used both a large and small diameter dotting tool. If you don't have this particular tool, a toothpick will make the small dots and an old ballpoint pen will do for the larger dots.
- Palette
- Top coat
