Lilac Glitter Ombre Nails!

lilac glitter ombre nail art

lilac glitter ombre nail art
Apologies for the vast difference in pictures, but I have always been terrible with taking photos of nails..on top of that this colour by MUA is abit of an odd one because in some lights it appears pink and others more lilac. My hands are hardly the daintiest and in general I don’t tend to dress up my nails, so when I do it’s at least worth a blog post right? 
To create a lilac glitter ombre you will need:
  • A lilac polish (I used MUA’s lush lilac)
  • A glitter polish (Mine is Barry M’s silver glitter and I think this is the most gorgeous glitter shade because the rainbow effect of the particles make it look almost holographic ^_^)
  • A clear polish

lilac glitter ombre nail art

Step 1: Paint two or three coats of the lilac polish (however many coats needed for an opaque finish and allow to dry)
Step 2: Paint the nail from 3/4 of the way up with one layer of glitter polish. Let this dry before moving on.
Step 3: This time starting from the middle of the nail, paint one even layer of the glitter polish.
Step 4: Once the glitter has dried and is not tacky in the slightest, paint 1 or 2 layers on the last quarter (tip) of the nail so most of the glitter is concentrated on the white part of a French manicure.
Finally – finish with a clear polish to prolong your pretty nails and clean up any mess with cotton buds and nail polish remover
et voila!

38 comments

  • daffnee says:

    I love this nail looks! The ombre effect you got is amazing! xx

    Daphne | Peanut Butter and Chocolate LifeΒ |Β bloglovin

  • daffnee says:

    I love this nail looks! The ombre effect you got is amazing! xx

    Daphne | Peanut Butter and Chocolate LifeΒ |Β bloglovin

  • Vanessa N says:

    This is so ~girly~ LOL (But you know, it's pretty and I likey)
    I love the glitter! I've always been a fan of a small amount of glitter concentrated at the tips on light pink/lilac polish, but my hands are too manly for polish yo.
    Vanessa | Citron and Guavaberry Κ˜β€ΏΚ˜ | Makeup & Silly things

  • Vanessa N says:

    This is so ~girly~ LOL (But you know, it's pretty and I likey)
    I love the glitter! I've always been a fan of a small amount of glitter concentrated at the tips on light pink/lilac polish, but my hands are too manly for polish yo.
    Vanessa | Citron and Guavaberry Κ˜β€ΏΚ˜ | Makeup & Silly things

  • Fernanda says:

    You did such an amazing job, it looks great! xx

    ferdies-place.blogspot.com

  • Fernanda says:

    You did such an amazing job, it looks great! xx

    ferdies-place.blogspot.com

  • June L. says:

    OMG love these nails! I'm a fan of both lilac and sparkle and ombre so gawd. These are perfect. *__* I think Essie's Lilacism would be awesome for this mani as well, have you tried it? C:

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  • June L. says:

    OMG love these nails! I'm a fan of both lilac and sparkle and ombre so gawd. These are perfect. *__* I think Essie's Lilacism would be awesome for this mani as well, have you tried it? C:

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  • Beautearose says:

    I'm so horrible at anything related with nails but this tutorial makes me really want to go out and buy some glitter! Maybe I'll give it a go, your nails look stunning!

    xx
    beautearose.blogspot.com

  • Beautearose says:

    I'm so horrible at anything related with nails but this tutorial makes me really want to go out and buy some glitter! Maybe I'll give it a go, your nails look stunning!

    xx
    beautearose.blogspot.com

  • Anonymous says:

    They nails are gorgeous! I always say this to everyone but I really wish I had nails because I would really want to paint them gorgeous colours but I can't help but bite them *slaps hands* bag blogger!

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    xx

  • Anonymous says:

    They nails are gorgeous! I always say this to everyone but I really wish I had nails because I would really want to paint them gorgeous colours but I can't help but bite them *slaps hands* bag blogger!

    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4590261
    xx

  • Iqra says:

    Thankyou soo much Fernanda! :') <3

  • Iqra says:

    Thankyou soo much Fernanda! :') <3

  • Iqra says:

    haha it is super girly and normally when I paint m nails they're more of a subdued colour but glitter be so pwetty x)
    Vanessa try it, I always think that too but when I do it looks ok ^_^

  • Iqra says:

    haha it is super girly and normally when I paint m nails they're more of a subdued colour but glitter be so pwetty x)
    Vanessa try it, I always think that too but when I do it looks ok ^_^

  • Iqra says:

    Thankyou Daphne! <3

  • Iqra says:

    Thankyou Daphne! <3

  • Iqra says:

    Kerry thankyou so much!
    haha my sister is the same! why don't you try that icky tasting stuff to stop nail biting? D: it'll be tough but worth it ^_^
    xxx

  • Iqra says:

    Thankyou Lovely! They really are super easy, honestly you won't regret it and same here! I'm rubbish with nails, but this is basically foolproof, all it takes it a little bit of patience ^_^
    would love to see your version if you do πŸ™‚
    xxx

  • Iqra says:

    Thankyou so much!
    Lilac just looks brilliant with glitter doesn't it ^_^
    ohhhh I know what you mean! I haven't tried it but I've seen such awesome reviews!
    thankyou for leaving a comment πŸ™‚
    xxx

  • abeautifulzen says:

    this reminds me that i definetly need to use my glitter nail polishes way more often and what a great idea for how to use them
    jenn
    A Beautiful Zen

  • Unknown says:

    This is so cute! You did such a great job! I'm deffo following for some future nail inspo, I have a habit of just using one flat colour but I'm always jealous of everyone's nail designs! Love! x

    Chloe @ The Little Plum UK Fashion&Beauty Blog

  • Rouge says:

    I never thought of doing a glitter ombre! Sucha good idea haha
    Looks so cute and girly
    x

    rougesramblings.blogspot.co.uk

  • Rouge says:

    I never thought of doing a glitter ombre! Sucha good idea haha
    Looks so cute and girly
    x

    rougesramblings.blogspot.co.uk

  • Iqra says:

    Chloe thankyou SO much! so kind of you to say :')
    haha honestly it's super super easy! give it a go <3

  • Iqra says:

    Chloe thankyou SO much! so kind of you to say :')
    haha honestly it's super super easy! give it a go <3

  • Iqra says:

    I know, I only own like two glitter polishes but they can look so cute when used in different ways! ^_^

  • Iqra says:

    I know, I only own like two glitter polishes but they can look so cute when used in different ways! ^_^

  • Iqra says:

    haha I know it's pretty different but makes nails look alot more sophisticated and prettier than the time it takes to get the look :') x

  • Iqra says:

    haha I know it's pretty different but makes nails look alot more sophisticated and prettier than the time it takes to get the look :') x

  • Unknown says:

    Your nails are gorg! I've been travelling for close to three months and am SO overdue for a mani.. Can't wait to treat myself xx

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  • Unknown says:

    Your nails are gorg! I've been travelling for close to three months and am SO overdue for a mani.. Can't wait to treat myself xx

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  • Shayne β™₯ says:

    omg :3 i was planning to do the exact same color theme iqra πŸ™‚ its beautiful πŸ™‚ great minds think alike teehee!

  • Iqra says:

    Thankyou so much Bianca! ahhhh how exiting!!! I can't wait to check out your blog properly ^_^ hehe have a lovely mani when you get the chance!
    I will do πŸ˜€
    xxx

  • Iqra says:

    Thankyou so much Bianca! ahhhh how exiting!!! I can't wait to check out your blog properly ^_^ hehe have a lovely mani when you get the chance!
    I will do πŸ˜€
    xxx

  • Iqra says:

    indeed they do!!! :')
    thankyou lovely! <3

  • Iqra says:

    indeed they do!!! :')
    thankyou lovely! <3

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