I’ve got a selection of chains which I’ve collected just for nail art purposes! Some of them are necklaces I’ve tired of and instead of throwing them out I’ve done a bit of upcycling and started wearing them on my nails. Others are ones I’ve picked up in the cheap in stores. If you need a chain, just pop in to places like Claire’s to see if there are any chains thin enough for your nails.

To avoid any smudges on your polish, before you even paint on the base colour measure and cut off a piece of chain for each of your nails. Just rest it across to get an idea of how much you need, then snip it off with scissors, wire cutters or anything else that will do the job!

Start with a base of Sally Hansen Black Out and let it dry.

Using the nail art brush, paint on a line of clear nail polish where you want to stick the chain and move swiftly on to the next step…

Place the chain across your nail and pat it down in to the polish to make sure it’s really stuck there!

I always use a toothpick to place the studs. I dip the end in a bit of clear nail polish to make it sticky and use it to pick up the fiddly little beads.

Add a coat of Dries Instantly and place the studs on to your nail while it’s still wet.

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