Harry Potter Nail Art TAKE ONE

Hi! Thanks for stopping by!

I have to mention that I'm a huge Harry Potter fan who was one of the crazy people to go to the midnight premiere! (I say that very lovingly!) Did any of you see the movie? What did you think? I enjoyed the film. I loved it. I've already seen it three times now! However, the books will always outdo the films in my opinion. I will never fully understand that there simply is not enough time to put everything in the films. I know it would be too long, but I would sit in a five hour film if that would be what it takes to fit all the details in.

Anyways on to the harry potter manicure!

You may notice that the title says "TAKE ONE". That's because I did two of them. The first will be shown today. (Edit: Here's the link to the second one.)

All pictures are inside with artificial lighting without flash.

This first one is actually the one I did for the premiere. I wasn't completely satisfied with it (that's why there is a take two!). I felt rushed because I did this with less than two hours to when I had to leave for it. Being the crazed fan that I am I was also dressing up for it during this time period to make matters worse.

Ok it wasn't that bad. I'm a little dramatic and love hyperbole! :D

It also doesn't help that it is late for me to be posting either!

Nail Art Breakdown:

• Thumb: HP logo in gold using Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Black Out (background), Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Set The Stage (glitter), and Zoya Richelle for the HP letters. (close up below) I used a nail art brush as well.
• Index: Harry Potter's face (I was trying to do more of a potter puppet look so that's why his eyes are white-for his glasses-instead of green). I used Milani Day Dreaming (background), Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Black Out (cloak, eyes, mouth), China Glaze Snow (eyes), nail art two way pen in black (hair), and H&M nail polish in Dazzling Nude (face and hands). I used a dotting tool too.
• Middle: The Deathly Hallows Symbol (done quite messily in my opinion) was created using China Glaze Happy Go Lucky (background), Petites Mango (sponged on in the middle), and L'oreal Red Hot Tamale (sponged on at the end). 
• Ring: Voldemort (again I wanted to do more of a cartoon version from Potter Puppet Pals). I used Milani Day Dreaming (background), China Glaze Snow (face and hands), Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Black Out (cloak), nail art two way pen in black (dots for eyes but hard to see in photos), and Wet n Wild Red Red (eyes). I used a dotting tool and a nail art brush. I tried to put on his "snake" nose but it simply didn't work out.
• Pinky: "The END" I couldn't think of another idea and it seemed fitting as the movie for most seems like the end of Harry Potter anticipation. I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Black Out (background) and a two way nail art pen in white (for the letters).

Nail Polish Mini Reviews:

• Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Black Out: A good black but not the best. It takes two coats to be opaque. It costs $1.99 (where I live). A cheaper alternative for a $0.99 is Wet n Wild Black Creme which is in fact a better black. I got mine at CVS.
• Zoya Richelle: I love this gold. There is something very luxe about the look of this polish in my mind. I got it on Zoya's website.
• Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Set the Stage: A new release from this line. It's a sheer layering gold glitter that not only has gold micro glitter but hexagon gold glitter in it too. I like it! Worth the $1.99
• Milani Day Dreaming: A great light grey creme. I got it recently on ebay for about three dollars (including shipping!). It is discontinued but still able to get if you search around. Great formula too!
• China Glaze Snow: Opaque white creme with a great formula. This is the holiday version of the regular China Glaze white but it is no different. Not streaky at all. 
• H&M Dazzling Nude: A very small bottle that holds a great nude. I haven't used it yet as a full manicure but it looks like it will give me "manicure hands". 
• China Glaze Happy Go Lucky: A great bright yellow creme. It is still available and price varies depending on the retailer. I got mine on Transdesign for $2.99.
• Petites Mango: A great inexpensive orange in a small (comparatively) bottle. I got mine at walmart for about two dollars (I think). 
• L'oreal Red Hot Tamale: I don't like the name but it is a classic, bright, pinup red. It takes a few coats to become opaque.
• Wet n Wild Red Red: A basic medium toned blue red. This is an old nail polish though. I believe it is discontinued. As a basic, it is easily duped.
• Nail Art Two Way Pens (black and white): I really like my nail art pens. They were very cheap on ebay and come in handy when I don't want to use my brushes as much as I could. 

Do you like Harry Potter? Any crazed fans like me out there?

Did you enjoy the last film (if you've seen it)?

How did you think I did? Any suggestions? I think the Deathly Hallows symbol should have had thinner lines. The manicure doesn't seem very cohesive either.

Hope you stop by again for Take Two! I think I did a much better job. It's different but similar to this one.

Thanks for reading and dealing with my dramatics!

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On  To The Next Polish,

Katie