How to Make a Braided Mani

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Make a braided mani

How to Make a Braided Mani

I've seen these done with tape, and polish stripes. This tutorial you don't need any tools, just the brush in your nail polish :)

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Start off with a tip of your chosen color. It doesn't have to be perfect at all because you will only see a little bit of the tip

Start off with a tip of your chosen color. It doesn't have to be perfect at all because you will only see a little bit of the tip

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Start on the right (or left)

Start on the right (or left)

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Bring your brush to make a diagonal stripe across the nail.

Bring your brush to make a diagonal stripe across the nail.

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Do the same in the opposite side with a different color

Do the same in the opposite side with a different color

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You see that spot I'm pointing at? You don't have to get that area because the next stripe will cover it :)

You see that spot I'm pointing at? You don't have to get that area because the next stripe will cover it :)

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Now that first color you used on the tip, create your diagonal line going from right to left. Also see how that empty space was covered?

Now that first color you used on the tip, create your diagonal line going from right to left. Also see how that empty space was covered?

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So by now your getting the idea right? If not there is a photo with additional directions :)

So by now your getting the idea right? If not there is a photo with additional directions :)

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Finished :)

Finished :)

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You will need to tap this photo to get full text :)

You will need to tap this photo to get full text :)

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Also I want to see YOUR work too!! Upload your designs to my facebook. Www.facebook.com/FabuloCityNails

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FabuloCity By Jessica

It would be best but it would still be fine if they weren't 100% completely dry

(author) 9 months ago

Masheyti Romero

Do you have to wait for each line to dry before painting the next one??

Masheyti Romero 9 months ago

FabuloCity By Jessica

Can't wait to see them Kim!

(author) 9 months ago

Kim McGhee

So I've been trying your guides and I love them..I'm going to show you a pic of my braided toes on fb

Kim McGhee 9 months ago

FabuloCity By Jessica

Thanks Maxine!

(author) 10 months ago

Maxine Sparrow✌

That is so cool!!

Maxine Sparrow✌ 10 months ago

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FabuloCity By Jessica

Thanks Victoria :)

(author) 9 months ago

Victoria West

Completely understood your great photo guide BUT love this one photo summary!!

Victoria West 9 months ago

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