Acid Wash Nails Tutorial

Difficulty - Beginner

Acid wash nails are a bit grungey, a bit hip and a lot easy! I saw a really cute pair of studded, acid washed cut-offs but since I couldn't afford them, I decided to re-create them on my nails! What I like about this tutorial is you get a cool textured nail without needing a steady hand or painstaking application. It's fun, simple nail art.

In this tutorial I used Beauty UK in White, Sinful Colors in Ciao Bella and Cutex nourishing polish remover.

Tips & Tricks

When you're rubbing off the white, use a very light pressure. Press too hard and you'll end up with a chunky, bumpy mani.
If the white is coming off too easily, apply another thin coat. If the blue is coming off, add more top coat before the white polish.
Be careful of fluff from the q-tip getting stuck in your polish. Cotton fluff is my hell.
Make sure the white is completely dry before you start the removal, or you'll just "push" the polish around your nail.
Prefer a video? No problem!

Acid Wash Nail Art
The Finished Product

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Still have some questions? Send me an email and I'll talk you through any problems you're having. Don't forget to email me a photo of your Acid Wash Nails so I can feature them here!