How to make pastel marble nails using the sponging technique tutorial

Hello nail art lovers!

Today I want to show you a super cute and super trendy nail art with pastel colors over a white base. The biggest pros of this nail design is that it is fast and easy to make and also fashionable for spring 2014, but unfortunately it can be a bit messy. Anyways, stay with me for a tutorial how to create pastel marble nails using the sponging technique.

There is no doubt white nails and pastel colors are huge nail trends for 2014 and this marble nail art is a fun way to mix them. You know I love the sponging technique for it does not have to be perfect and its charm is hidden in the random color application. Here are some of my other nail designs created using the sponging technique: Galaxy nails and some more Galaxy nails :)

Here I how to get these pastel marble nails.

Pastel color no water marble nails tutorial

Pastel color no water marble nails tutorial

Pastel color no water marble nails tutorial

Pastel color no water marble nails tutorial

First, paint your nails white
A white base is great for when you will be transferring color with a sponge as it helps colors pop. A thing about the sponging technique is that a great part of your nail color is absorbed my the makeup sponge and is therefore not transferred to your nail. If you want to avoid repeating the sponging process several times it would be great to start off white and this way ensure colors will show the way they are and won’t wash out. For this tutorial I used Essie Blanc.

Then, transfer pastel colors onto your nails using a makeup sponge
To revise, just dab some of your nail color onto the makeup sponge and press the sponge onto your nail several times. Tip! Use a makeup sponge because it has a finer texture and will make your colors look well blended.

I used my Models Own Fruit Pastel colors, alternating their position to achieve a different pattern. You can see my post for this collection here. I love when you do not have to be precise for certain nail design as this saves time and makes each nail unique.

Last, add a top coat
If the sponging technique left your nails look a little patchy, just add a good layer of top coat. You will see how colors somehow merge even more at this step and your nail design looks very well blended. For this manicure I used Essie Good to Go fast drying top coat because the designs with several color layers usually need more time to dry.

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed!

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19 thoughts on “How to make pastel marble nails using the sponging technique tutorial”

  1. Amy Lyons

    your nails look lovely!! such a lovely colour and tutorial id love it if youd check out my blog and comment back amyelizabethfashion.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/lace-tops-and-leather-pants-birthday.html xx

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  10. The Brown Girl with Long Hair

    I. Am. Blown. Away. I didn’t quite know what to expect when I clicked on this, but, boy, am I glad I did! I love me some pastels — on toes and hands, and, frankly, that is my go-to hue: “Waltz” and “Ballet Slipper” by Essie and “My Boyfriend Spackles the Walls” by OPI are my absolute faves.

    I just might try this when the kids are in bed one night…

    Thank you!

    Stopping by from SITS!

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