{"id":255791,"date":"2022-03-16T05:20:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T12:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=255791"},"modified":"2022-07-01T14:09:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T21:09:57","slug":"bright-summer-vacation-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/beauty\/bright-summer-vacation-nails\/","title":{"rendered":"This Bright Marble Mani Will Have Your Nails Instantly Summer Vacation-Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_255793\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-255793\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-255793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SummerVacay1.jpg\" alt=\"bright summer nails\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1501\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-255793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/myrtle-beach-white-lace-up-one-piece-swimsuit\/561522.htm\">Myrtle Beach White Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/501-original-high-rise-medium-wash-distressed-denim-shorts\/932942.html\">501 Original High Rise Medium Wash Distressed Denim Shorts <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As the weather starts warming up, it\u2019s time to start dreaming about a summer getaway! And whether you\u2019re taking a beach trip, heading to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/1650\/festival-clothing.html\">music festival<\/a>, or planning a staycation, you\u2019ll want festive, no-fuss vacation nails to go with all your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/893_3870\/summer-dresses.html\">sundresses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/swim\">swimsuits<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/12_3970\/denim-jean-shorts.html?f=6296\">cutoffs<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/179_217\/sandals.html\">sandals<\/a>. Bright marble nails? Yeah, that&#8217;ll work!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_255794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-255794\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-255794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SummerVacay2.jpg\" alt=\"vacation nails\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-255794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Shop the Look:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/myrtle-beach-white-lace-up-one-piece-swimsuit\/561522.htm\">Myrtle Beach White Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/501-original-high-rise-medium-wash-distressed-denim-shorts\/932942.html\">501 Original High Rise Medium Wash Distressed Denim Shorts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/beads-of-my-heart-gold-bead-bracelet-set\/1461936.html?\">Beads of My Heart Gold Bead Bracelet Set<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With a few fun, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/753\/neon-brights.html\">vibrant colors<\/a> you can play artist with some simple marbling for a stunning effect. This design is easy to adjust and there\u2019s no real precision needed; the more organic the swirls and shapes, the better. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to get the perfect bright summer nails:<\/p>\n<h2>Bright Vacation Nails<\/h2>\n<p><video style=\"width: calc(100% - 2px); min-width: 326px;\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"\" controls=\"controls\" ><source src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/video\/blog\/summervacation.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\" \/><source src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/video\/blog\/summervacation.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><source src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/video\/blog\/summervacation.ogv\" type=\"video\/ogg\" \/>Your browser does not support this video<\/video><\/p>\n<h3>Supplies:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Base coat<\/li>\n<li>Sheer ivory nail polish (I used Essie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/limo-scene-ivory-nail-enamel\/1700276.html\">Limo-Scene<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Coral nail polish (I used Essie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/check-in-to-check-out-coral-nail-enamel\/1534636.html\">Check In to Check Out<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Bright pink nail polish (I used Essie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/mod-square-hot-pink-nail-enamel\/1700236.html\">Mod Square<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Small flat nail art brush<\/li>\n<li>Glossy top coat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Instructions:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Prep your nails to ensure a longer-lasting manicure. Prior to applying nail polish, remove any oils on the nail with a bit of acetone or polish remover.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Next, apply a thin layer of base coat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Apply 1-2 thin layers of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/manufacturer\/11041\/essie.html\">Essie<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/limo-scene-ivory-nail-enamel\/1700276.html\">Limo-Scene<\/a> on your pointer and middle finger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Paint the other three nails with 1-2 coats of Essie <a href=\"http:\/\/Check In to Check Out\">Check In to Check Out<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>To create the marbling effect, dab a generous drop of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/mod-square-hot-pink-nail-enamel\/1700236.html\">Mod Square<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/limo-scene-ivory-nail-enamel\/1700276.html\">Limo-Scene<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/products\/check-in-to-check-out-coral-nail-enamel\/1534636.html\">Check In to Check Out<\/a> on a palette (a small piece of foil or plastic works). Using a small dotting tool or tapered end, drag the end through each color so they swirl together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Grab your flat nail art brush and gently scoop under the swirled polishes to pick the pattern up onto the brush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:\u00a0<\/strong> Gently drag the brush along the surface of the nail, dropping the swirl down onto your base, and using the brush to continue swirling the colors to your desired effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> For the pointer and middle finger, leave some negative space in your design, working along the perimeter of the nail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> For the other three nails, cover the whole nail in the swirl design. Try not to layer it on too thick \u2013 the coral base will help fill in any gaps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 10:<\/strong> Top with a glossy top coat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 11:<\/strong> Let the design dry and finish with cuticle oil!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you try this bright vacation mani? Show us your summer nails on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/Lulus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lulus<\/a> using #lovelulus&#8211;and head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/2442\/beach-vacation-clothing.html\">Vacation Shop<\/a> to score styles you&#8217;ll wear from the beginning of festival season through the end of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/893\/summer-fashion.html\">summer<\/a>&#8211;and beyond!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Melanie Graves is a self-taught nail art enthusiast who loves to create colorful, easy DIY designs for the fellow home manicurist.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the weather starts warming up, it\u2019s time to start dreaming about a summer getaway! And whether you\u2019re taking a beach trip, heading to a music festival, or planning a staycation, you\u2019ll want festive, no-fuss vacation nails to go with all your sundresses, swimsuits, cutoffs, and sandals. 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