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You don't need to visit a nail salon to spend big bucks on fancy nails. These fun cow nails are so simple anyone can do it!
Steps
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1File your nails to give your nails a round shape. This step is completely optional however it will make your nails look cuter.
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2With the clear nail polish apply a base coat and allow to dry. This will prevent your nails from yellowing.Advertisement
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3Apply the main colour (white) onto your nails and allow to dry. Depending on the type of nail polish you decide to use you might need to put on another layer or two.
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4Make the spots of the cow using a bobby pin. Dip the bobby pin into black nail polish and begin to make blobs on each fingernail except for your thumb.
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5Apply light pink nail polish on the tip of your thumb's fingernail. Use the bobby pin again to make the cow's nostrils with black nail polish. Let it dry.
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6Create the cows facial features and spots. Dip the tip of the toothpick into the black nail polish to created the eyes and eyelashes of the cow. Make sure the spots are not too close to the eyes!
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7Use the other end of the toothpick and add 3 white dots to the cow's eyes.
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8Apply another clear coat on top to seal in the design so it will last longer and won't chip as easy.
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9Done. Now you can show your cool nails to all your friends!
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Things You'll Need
- White nail polish
- Black nail polish
- Light pink nail polish
- Base coat
- Top coat
- Toothpick
- Bobby pin
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