Graphic Criss-Cross Nail Art Tutorial
Get ready for a manicure you'll want to last forever! Step away from the simple hearts and stars and pump up your polish with a cuticle-to-tip pattern. Nail guru Pixie Polish shows you how to create a tribal-inspired design that uses bright turquoise and purple nail polish colors. The vibrant tones put a modern spin on this look, but you can mix and match colors any colors you like.
While the design may complicated, it's easier than you think to recreate. If you can draw a diamonds and triangles, you're ready to start!
1/8This colorful pattern is perfect for summer.
Photo: courtesy of Pixie Polish2/8Step One: Apply White Polish
Start by applying a base coat, then white polish.
Photo: courtesy of Pixie Polish3/8Step One: Start to Cross
Using a black striper, make thick criss-cross lines on the nail.
Photo: courtesy of Pixie Polish4/8Step One: Add Purple
With purple acrylic crafting paint and a toothpick, outline the inside of the middle lines.
Photo: courtesy of Pixie Polish5/8Step One: Add Turquoise
With turquoise acrylic crafting paint and a toothpick, outline the inside of the purple lines leaving some white.
Photo: courtesy of Pixie Polish6/8Step One: Create Triangles at the Sides
Using the turquoise paint again, create small triangles on both sides of the nail.
Photo: courtesy of Pixie Polish7/8Step One: Outline in Black
Outline the triangles with black acrylic paint. Apply a base coat and you're done!
Photo: courtesy of Pixie Polish8/8The Finished Look
This look works with any nail length. The longer the nail, the more criss-crosses you can create, but two or three will work best.
