Last fall I’d seen an image of “bloody” nails floating around Tumblr and had attempted to try it out on my own. This did not work out well for me to just go from image to attempt, no tutorial involved (note the image below).
Thankfully, I found an actual tutorial a few weeks ago hinting to use a bobbie pin or toothpick to help draw the blood (d’oh). With the help of So, Hi’s Tutorial my 2011 attempt was MUCH more successful.
I started by cleaning my nails, then applying this Sally Hansen “sheer vanilla” for three coats, and letting it dry completely. Then, I applied a layer of this deep red from Forever 21 to the tips of my nails.
Next, the drip part. I poured the slightest, dime sized dollop of the Forever 21 red onto paper. I then took my bobbie pin and drew drops of blood, starting farther and dragging towards the tip strip. I also added a few teardrop shaped droplets to really make it look dripping.
Let dry and voila! Much better than my previous attempt and super eerie for this late October week.
And keeping with the theme, enjoy this blood dripping photo of me shot in August by Darkside Images. It’s pretty much my current icon for everything š
love love love!
I wish i could wear nail polish to work!!
why can’t you!?
work in a hotel, so we have to look somewhat professional. :(`used to be we could so long as it wasn`t chipped or anything, but i work with retards who came in with it terrible or like, hot pink, which really isn`t okay for the work place š¦
aw
sorry!
Awesome! I attempted blood drip nails and it looked awful. I like the idea of using a bobby pin. I was going to try blood splatter nails!
try em again! the bobbie pin TOTALLY helps!
OMG that looks perfect! Great idea!
thanks! š
Love em!Very original!
thanks <33
AHHHHHH Awesome tutorial, I’m a little freaked out.
De,
Fashion Nostalgia
This tutorial is so awesome!!!
thank ya! š
Creepy but cool!
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thanks š
the nails are perfect of Hallowen party
thank ya š
obsesssedddd! i am seriously going to go try this RIGHT NOW!
happy halloween,
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omg yay! email or tweet me a picture?!?
Oh my!
These are absolutely incredible
I LOVVVVVEEEEEE your nails!!! They are so perfect. Just the right about of creepiness to it. But that last photo of you holy awesomeness yet horrifying. Def. could be an ad for a horror flick or one of those crazy editorial photos. Either way…fantastic.
thanks!! š
this is such a fantastic idea!! i love the look!
thank ya ā¤
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