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(Michelle Resendiz)

Now-a-days standing out in a crowd is sought after, and being different is being unique and respected. Thanks to Katy Perry unique/crazy nails is no longer OUT. Some people might argue that obscene nail art is ridiculous to be sporting around, and even I can agree that I’ve seen some take it over the top…

Here are some TRENDY not tacky ways to get the perfect nail art tricks done at home, and at half the cost.

Everyone wants to save money this summer, and how much is a manicure.. after the tip and the design it could go up to 20 buckaroos! Here’s my summer suggestion: Every other manicure do it at home… Instead of going to the salon every 2 weeks go once a month.

Don’t tell me that you cant do it because they have so many easy ways to make your nails look like amazing! Try the Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens they come in 11 different colors, and its so easy to use! You could also try the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail-Polish Strips they are available in over 20 different shades and are completely effortless. Once you get the hang of the application its so easy to apply you could almost do it with your eyes closed.

For summer, I’m going to suggest the fruit inspired nails! These looks are easier than they seem. Just try a couple different ways and I know you will get the hang of it. For the Strawberry Inspiration: start off with a pinky red all over the nail, Then add a dark green at the tips, and use your nail art pen to add the yellow  seeds. Just add topcoat, and you are all set! You could even add a glitter top coat for some extra bling.

Same thing goes for the Watermelon inspiration: use a pinkish red on the base, add a green color on your tip, then use your nail art pen in white to line just above the green tip, follow that up with your nail art pen in black to do your seeds… and Tada we have a watermelon ladies and gents! Don’t forget your topcoat either… you always must use your topcoat.

The polka-dot nail is also in for summer. I suggest any bright color as a base, use your nail art pen to dot all over the nail,  then your top coat. Pictured above they decided to add a dark color at the top of the nail for a french manicure inspired look, you could do that as well!

For this flowered Cherry blossom look I’m going to point you in the direction of Sephora. This look is definitely not for our ‘beginner’ nail artists, but I believe with some practice everyone can do it. Sephora also has some great looks on their website that are super stylish! You could even see the tutorial here!