Gradients of roses, petal effects, flowers and stripes, the nails dress in all colors with water marble . The advantage of this increasingly popular nail art practice is that it requires little material and guarantees ultra-trend results.

The bases of the water marble

The principle of the water marble is based on a well-known technique: the gradation of colors. The idea is quite simple: just drop one-by-one drops of varnish in a glass of water to create a pattern - customizable with a toothpick - and dip his nail in. First, to make the colors stand out, it is preferable to apply a layer of white varnish on its nail. It is also better to protect your finger by placing tape around the nail to avoid having too much cleaning after the laying.

Tips for a good water marble

To give the best chance to his water marble , a few rules must be respected. First of all, it is necessary to choose the temperature of the water that is used: neither too cold nor too hot, otherwise the varnish may dry too quickly. Then, it is better to prefer a place away from heat and drafts, for the same reasons. Good to know too: the water marble does not work with all varnishes. It is therefore preferable to do tests before proceeding to the act. If these instructions can seem tedious at first, the regulars will tell you: the water marble is a technique that one learns to master very quickly!