Nail Art Ideas with limited tools.

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Sarah L.

Jan 11, 2014

Sarah L.

I want to do something really pretty and cool on my nails, but I need ideas. I've got a lot of colors, bobby pins, but thats it really, and I have short nails. Please help!

ramie x.

Jan 11, 2014

ramie x.

Tape! To make straight edges or cut shapes and make templates to paint over and then remove:)

Mackenzi B.

Jan 11, 2014

Mackenzi B.

Marble nails!!

Carissa R.

Jan 11, 2014

Carissa R.

Hi Sarah! You can do a lot with tape, bobby pins and even tooth picks (: An example of tape designs would be something like this.

Carissa R.

Jan 11, 2014

Carissa R.

I also tried using toothpicks (or if not bobby pins) to make floral designs (:

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