Hello Kitty Manicure
Me and Hello Kitty go way back, but I still don't know what that little cartoon cat does that draws me to her. Sit there, look cute, make moneyzzz? Sounds like a good gig to me.
This nail tutorial is a tribute to Hello Kitty. There's just something about her.
What You'll Need
White Nail Polish
Red Glitter, Black, and Yellow Nail Polish with a Thin-tip Brush*
Nail Polish Remover
Q-Tips
*(I used Art Deco by L.A. Colors. Find them online here: http://www.cherryculture.com/cosmetics/makeup/l.a.-colors/la-colors-art-deco-nail-lacquer/17153&cat=291&page=1 )
Apply White Nail Polish
Make sure your nails are clean and ready to be painted.
When applying nail polish, it is better to have 2 light coats rather than 1 thick coat.
The first coat will appear streaky, but the second coat will be opaque and pure white.
Let polish dry between coats and before the next step.
When applying nail polish, it is better to have 2 light coats rather than 1 thick coat.
The first coat will appear streaky, but the second coat will be opaque and pure white.
Let polish dry between coats and before the next step.
Painting HK's Bow
HK's bow is just iconic as she is. This is how I did it.
Using Red Glitter polish (you can also just use plain Red), I started with a red circle in the center of my nail.
Then I painted an X so that the bow would be even.
Next, draw the end of the bow then fill in the shape.
I only put bows on my fingers. My thumb will have HK's whole face later on.
It's ok if it's a little sloppy. We'll be outlining the bow in the next step.
Using Red Glitter polish (you can also just use plain Red), I started with a red circle in the center of my nail.
Then I painted an X so that the bow would be even.
Next, draw the end of the bow then fill in the shape.
I only put bows on my fingers. My thumb will have HK's whole face later on.
It's ok if it's a little sloppy. We'll be outlining the bow in the next step.
Outlining the Bow
Take the black polish and carefully outline the bow.
I started with outlining each of the circle's in black. Then I outlined each of the ends of the bows. Finally, I added those little half circles in the middle.
Painting HK's Face: Nose
For the thumb, I decided to paint Hello Kitty's face since there is more room to work on.
Her nose is a horizontal oval which should go about two-thirds of your nail down. After letting the yellow dot of paint dry, outline in black.
Her nose is a horizontal oval which should go about two-thirds of your nail down. After letting the yellow dot of paint dry, outline in black.
Painting HK's Face: Eyes and Whiskers
Hello Kitty's eyes are two vertical ovals which are about the same size as her nose. Draw accordingly.
Her whiskers are 3 slightly curved lines on both sides of her face.
Adding HK's Bow
By now, you should be pretty pro at painting her bow. She wouldn't be complete without it.
Cleaning Up
Dip a Q-Tip in Nail Polish Remover, then clean up the sides of your nails where any nail polish ended up on your skin.
All Done!
Honestly, most of the time while doing this, I felt like I was dismantling a bomb or something. Pretty stressful, shaky stuff.
But look at you with your nails all did!
Totes cute.
But look at you with your nails all did!
Totes cute.