▶How to: do a Squishy rainbow sponge manicure

This sponge technique was pretty easy to do. I had so much fun playing with all four polishes on this manicure! It reminds me of something whimsical and magical! I just may put some cute nail art over it! ^-^

How to: do a Squishy rainbow sponge manicure

1) Apply a base coat. Let dry.

2) Apply a white base. Let dry.

3) On a makeup sponge, dab one of four colored polishes on to the sponge.

4) Dab/pat the sponge on to a small area of your nail til you get enough color showing.

5) Repeat #4 but with another colored polish til you've used all four polishes and have covered each nail entirely.

6) Apply China Glaze 'Fairy Dust' or whichever favorite glitter top coat you like over the rainbow manicure to smooth out any oopsies.

7) Lastly, apply your favorite fast drying top coat & you're done! ( My favorite is Seche Vite :)

I hope this step-by-step was easy to follow and helpful to you! If you find any of my nail art inspiring, please tag / hash tag me @paintmainails on Instagram so that I can see yours!! Your inspired mani may get featured on my blog, Facebook AND instagram accounts! ^-^

I hope you all enjoyed this manicure! Wishing y'all a good night + a lovely and happy Valentine's day!

×♡×♡×→Mai

Here are the polishes (from Left to Right) that I used on this

Squishy rainbow sponge manicure all done with Sinful Colors Professional - 'Unicorn', 'Sweet Tooth', Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - 'Peach Beach' & 'Mint Sorbet' & China Glaze 'Fairy Dust'. 

▶How To: Care for your cuticles & nails◀

On this cold, harsh wintertime.. My hands/skin and cuticles are going through a rough time due to constant hand washing and frigid weather temperatures & taking care of my kids. I like to try to moisturize my hands on a daily basis at least twice a day along with taking care of my cuticles and nails.

Here are some of my tips on how I like to groom my nails!

1) I cut my cuticles if needed be, depending on how dry they are to keep my nails looking cleaner before I start on my manicure.

2) I push my cuticles up and file my nails.

3) Apply one coat of Duri Rejuvacote (nail growth system helps your nails grow faster and longer w/ stronger nails -- can be found at Wal-Mart $10 or Amazon for $7+free s&h!)

4) Apply cuticle oil by Essie apricot cuticle or Beauty Secrets cuticle oil around my nails.

5) Massage Hard As Hoof cuticle cream (moisturizes & softens your cuticles and helps to make your nails grow stronger!)

6) I lotion up with Cocoa Butter Formula lotion by Palmer's! Its by far one of my favorite lotions because I have eczema and its actually moisturizing, fast absorbing AND suitable for eczema prone skin!!

Another thing I've noticed from having less nail breakage, is to file your nails to the round squoval shape or almond/round shape because I can guarantee you that you will have less breakage and chipped nails!! Knowing this is bc I'm a square nails type of girl ;), I deal with chips here and there and I always end up filing them into round squovals so, I don't completely cut them low to nubs anymore.. I reshape them round til they grow back so I can file it back to square.

The cycle usually repeats after one nail breaks but this method always work for me!  I hope you find my tips on how to care for your nails helpful and that it'll work for you during this cold, harsh winter as well!  :) Stay safe & warm! ♡