NailsLikeLace: Free-Hand Fishtail Braid Nails in Blue and Nude

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Free-Hand Fishtail Braid Nails in Blue and Nude

I haven't done a fishtail braid mani since my 4th of July one last year, so I figured it was about time for another. This one, however, I was impatient with, and freehanded everything instead of waiting between each stripe and taping them of for more precision. That just takes too long!

The colors I used in this one are:

Orly - Blue Collar (the bluer of the blues)

Julep - Robin (the more tealish blue)

OPI - Don't Pretzel My Buttons (nude)

I just love fishtail braid nails! I can't get enough of them! ^.^ Plus, once you get the pattern figured out, they're fairly easy to do, for the most part!

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Vera Vanity · 632 weeks ago

OMG, I love it... Seems like nails from Missoni ;o). Have a nice day. Xoxo V.V.

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Haha thank you! :)

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@preciouspolish · 632 weeks ago

Your freehand is fantastic! I particularly love that you didn't continue the fishtail all the way to the top. The V gaps add some nice interest :)

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thanks! :) That was actually kinda on accident. Shhhh. Hahaha.

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Heather @ PLP · 632 weeks ago

I never have the patience to tape off for braid manis - so I just freehand it too! I LOVE THE COLORS!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thanks! I suck at straight lines, so I didn't feel confident enough to freehand, but it took too long to tape!

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Marias Nail Art · 632 weeks ago

It is beautiful - well done :)

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thank you! :)

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LittleMonsterx14 · 632 weeks ago

your fishtail is perfect! i love the colors you used

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Aww thanks! I just picked three random colors trying to keep it in the earthy color family. :)

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The Lacquered Lady 74p · 632 weeks ago

Ooooo! I may have to give this a try.

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

You should! It is a pretty neat look! ^.^

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Freshie · 632 weeks ago

Very pretty! I've yet to try this technique and need to soon!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thanks! It's one of my favorite looks!

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The Polish Hideout · 632 weeks ago

This looks fantastic! I can't believe this is freehanded... you did a great job! :-)

~ Yun

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thank you!

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PolishandCharms 98p · 632 weeks ago

This ia amazing!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thanks! :)

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Lydia · 632 weeks ago

oh that is gorgeous Amber, must try this in purple! :) loove it!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thanks! You should definitely do one! It's one of my favorites looks! ^.^

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mynailpolishonline 62p · 632 weeks ago

Very nice freehand work!! I love the colors together too!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thank you! They do work so well together! ^.^

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Polish, Please! · 632 weeks ago

So pretty! I love these colors together!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thank you! They do work together pretty well, huh!

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Simply Beauty. · 632 weeks ago

wow this looks great! I wish I could freehand like this...

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thank you! :) It just takes some getting used to!

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francestripolitsiotis 47p · 632 weeks ago

I love your fishtails!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thanks! I love doing them! One of my favorite techniques/looks!

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drinkcitra · 632 weeks ago

Ooh your fishtail looks awesome! I love the colors you used for this

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 632 weeks ago

Thank you! I love this technique/look!

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