Looking for a simple yet unique nail art design? Then negative space nails are for
you!
Step 1: FILE, MOISTURISE, PREP!
First things first: make sure to file your nails into a shape of your liking.
Don’t forget to moisturise your hands before getting started – with all the hand
washing you’ve been doing this year, your cuticles will thank you for a little extra
TLC. Lastly, apply nail polish remover in a circular motion over each nail bed to
remove any excess moisture and or dust particles before applying your first coat of
polish.
Step 2: APPLY YOUR BASE COAT
Apply a neutral base coat that will help polish go on smoothly – even more
important when you need a smooth surface for precise application. We chose The
ONE Gloss N’ Wear Nail Lacquer.
Pour some nail polish remover onto a Q-tip to remove any polish that may have
gotten onto your fingers. Pour a small amount of nail polish remover into the cap
and with a nail polish remover brush clean up any colour that may have spilled over
onto the cuticle.
Step 3: PAINT YOUR PATTERNS
Select your colours – we went for warm vibrant tones (The
ONE Gloss N’ Wear Nail Lacquer in Gorgeous Scarlett
Cream, Fuschia Allure Cream, and London Red Cream).
Warm tones like these fiery reds, pinks and oranges are the
perfect summer colour scheme!
To create your negative space you need to add your
patterns: for precise application, make sure that your nail
polish brush has a straight end to it – or use a thin brush (we
used The ONE Nail It Nail Polish Removal Brushes). Rest your
wrist on a flat surface to steady it and apply a wavy
diagonal line on each nail in each of your selected colours.
Build up the colour with thin coats.
Step 4: ADD YOUR TOP COAT
Add a topcoat (We used Pro Wear Quick Dry & Plumping
Top Coat). Make sure the polish has dried first so you don’t
smudge your patterns!
Step 5: CLEAN UP ANY MISTAKES
Ta da!
