Monday 17 March 2014

Freehand Half Moons

Hi everyone,
Looking back through my last few designs I've realised I've been using turquoise a lot! I think it's slowly becoming my new favourite nail polish colour, I think I love it almost as much as purple! 

Anyway, continuing with turquoise/green nails, I thought I'd have a go at doing half moon nails again. Half moons are such a simple design but are so elegant. The last time I tried this design I used hole reinforces to get the moon shape (see the post here), but as promised I said I would try this design freehand.
Here is the outcome:


I used Max Factor Cool Jade and Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish Your Majesty.

I think my freehand attempt has turned out well, it's not quite perfect but I'm happy with it. I really like this colour combination too - it's one I'll have to use more often.



Here is a close up:


I also have a comparison photo with the half moons I did using hole reinforcers:


I think both design work well but have their flaws too. It was a lot harder to get the perfect shape by doing it freehand compared to using hole reinforcers. However by using hole reinforcers, your main colour (purple for me) needs to be a one coater, otherwise you cannot remove the reinforcers when the polishes is wet, leaving an uneven line.

Overall I really like this colour combination - it's simple and understated.
I think both methods to create half moons work well, but I think it's up to the individual themselves which method they prefer.

Do you like this design?
Which method to do prefer?
Let me know what you think
Jayna
:)

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19 comments:

  1. Great colour combination! I always do half moons freehand, but it's such a struggle to get it right though :)

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    1. Thank you Robin! Yeah, I know what you mean about trying to get the line perfect! :)

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    2. Oh and by the way, I also nominated you for the Blogger Friendship Award because I just love your nail art! If you want, you can check out the blogpost here: http://rexxxdidit.blogspot.be/2014/03/the-blogger-friendship-award.html :)

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  2. What a pretty french half moon mani! Love the two colors together :)

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    1. Thank you Lisa! I love the combination too! :)

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  3. Is it really freehand? Perfect! And great colors:)

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    1. It is! Thank you Ela, I love the colours too! :)

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  4. I need to pick up some hole reinforcers. I love that crisp line.

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    1. You definitely should - they're really useful for nail art! Thank you! :)

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  5. The turquoise and silver look great together. Might have to try this colour combo! We prefer the freehand method - the shape of the moons is slightly curvier. Emma & Jo.xx

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    1. Thank you! I love the colour combination so much! You should definitely try it out! I know what you mean about the freehand method - I think I'll probably stick to that method! :)

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  6. This looks great, free hand is the shit! :D I also love the color combo :D

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    1. Haha, thank you so much! I really like it too! :)

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  7. Love Cool Jade, such a beautiful color!

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    1. I think it's my favourite green polish! You should definitely buy it Jasmine! Thank you! :)

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  8. Great colour combo! I've not tried half-moons yet, will have to give them a go freehand :)

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  9. These are so neat and gorgeous, love them :) xx

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