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Great Legs + Splatter Mani Nail Hack feat. Sally Hansen

June 25, 2014

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #MySummerLook #CollectiveBias

One of my favorite things about Summer are the outdoor parties. It’s relaxing to let the kids run around and play outside while us parents can get some adult conversation in! Parties are also fun because it gives me an excuse to do something on-theme with my nails and also get to the body pampering so I can have great legs to match! Since the 4th of July is coming I decided I wanted to muster up as much talent as I could for nail art and create something Independence Day inspired.

Easy Nail Art Essentials #MySummerLook #CollectiveBiasI headed to Target to check out what new Summer goodies they had out. I picked up some new products from Sally Hansen (Color Foil abounds!) as well as some of the necessary tools. Of course, the Banana Boat Sport Broad Spectrum SPF and Schick shaving products were sitting there as well, reminding me hairy legs aren’t okay and I need to get on that asap.

#MySummerLook Target Nail Art #CollectiveBiasOn a scale of 1-10, 10 being the best, for nail art I’d rank around a 2. MAYBE a 3 if you’ve been drinking a lot of lemonade. The Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens are made for people of all levels of nail artistry. I have actually kept away from nail art pens of any kind because of past bad experiences but the ones from Sally Hansen are really fabulous – very easy to work with and control.

How to Create Splatter Nail Art #MySummerLook #CollectiveBiasI used the above items to create the manicure below, which I like to call a Splatter Mani Nail Hack. I don’t enjoy messes and spitting polish through a straw onto your nails… that just doesn’t sit well with me. If you’re with me on that one, you’re going to love this.

4th of July Nail Art Splatter Mani Nail Hack #MySummerLook #CollectiveBiasPaint a base coat of your desired shade (I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Pucker Up & Pacific Blue) then make random streaks across the nails with your Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Pen (I used White, obv). Next grab a dotting tool, (for some reason mine is shy, but it’s from the Sally Hansen Nail Art Tool Kit) which works better than a brush when you’re using the Color Foils, and streak as many shades as you want around the white. For my mani I used Leaden Lilac and Liquid Gold.

After all of that is dry place a coat of Sally Hansen Color Frenzy (I used Red, White & Hue) over-top and add a top coat. No clean-up required! It ends up looking somewhat like splatter nail art, but without the extreme mess.

Splatter Mani Nail Hack #CollectiveBias #MySummerLookIf you’d rather spit on your hands when you splatter you can still have some fun nail art times with the Sally Hansen Color Foils. Below I used Liquid Gold as a base and made a funky french mani by painting Leaden Lilac at the tips. Festoon your accent nail by painting Sally Hansen Great White Triple Shine Nail Polish as your base and add a coat of Sally Hansen Color Frenzy Red, White & Hue.

Sally Hansen Simple Summer Mani #MySummerLook #CollectiveBiasNow, just because your nails look festive, does not mean that it’s time for you to head out the door. Give thought to the entire package and shave the legs (as I’ve said many times before on this blog my go-to is the Schick Hydro-Silk Sensitive Care razors and Skintimate Shave Gel). After you’re smooth always remember to add your SPF. The Banana Boat Sport Performance Cool Zone is fantastic because it’s clear and instantly cools & refreshes.

Summer Skin Must Haves #MySummerLook #CollectiveBiasNow it’s time for you to show off your Summer Look!

There will be an Instagram contest going on from June 26th until July 10th! $2,250 in Target gift cards will be given away to get you summer ready! Do the following and you’re entered! Simple Sally!

  • Take a photo of yourself getting summer ready
  • Use the hash tag “#MySummerLook” (@SummerReadyLook on Twitter)
  • Post your photo to Instagram or Twitter

I’ll be posting my Summer Looks as well, so be sure to follow me on Instagram!

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #MySummerLook #CollectiveBias

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Comments

  1. Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    I really want those colour foils from SH

    Reply
  2. Polarbelle says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:07 am

    I love this. I think it’s very creative and a good fun patriotic manicure!
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  3. Leila says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    How fun! I am kind of tomboy-ish, but my nails are definitely a girly aspect for me! I love those foil colors and haven’t seen the nail art pens! I will have to check them out – the girls and I love doing our nails!
    Leila recently posted..That Night by Chevy Stevens {Book Review}My Profile

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  4. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    June 26, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    You mani is so cute and I love that color Frenzy top coat!
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    Reply
    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. XO, Noelle says

    June 26, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Oh my goodness, this is too cute!
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    Reply
  6. tara pittman says

    June 26, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Those are very cute nails. I will show my daughter this as she paints her nails
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  7. Cosmetics Aficionado says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    This is so cute!!
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    Reply
  8. jbrobeck says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:23 am

    I need to buy new shave gel!
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    Reply
  9. Jessica says

    June 26, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I just love that first one, it reminds me so much of fireworks!
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    Reply
  10. Mai says

    June 26, 2014 at 10:20 am

    The gold and blue combined with the multicolor glitter accent nail is wonderful!
    Mai recently posted..Question of the Week #3: What would you buy with $100 at Sephora?My Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:57 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Eugenia says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I LOVE that mani!! So cute and perfect for the 4th!
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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:57 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Kim says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Oooh you’re 4th of july mani is beautiful.
    Kim recently posted..Review: I Cannot Put Down my Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in ChocolateMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Thank you, Kim!

      Reply
  13. Sheila (Painted Ladies) says

    June 26, 2014 at 3:23 am

    I’m so in love with the mani
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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:57 am

      If you end up trying it out send me a pic!

      Reply
  14. Betzy Carmona says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:42 am

    I really like both manis 😉
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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Thank you, Betzy!

      Reply
  15. Leelo R says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:24 am

    Great manicures!
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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Thank you, Leelo!

      Reply
  16. Lisa Heath says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:10 am

    Super cute manis!! LOVE!
    Lisa Heath recently posted..Musewear Zodiac Flip Flops Review & GiveawayMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  17. Anastasia says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:43 am

    Woah, love these manis! So festive, and perfect for the upcoming holiday weekend 🙂
    Anastasia recently posted..Ipsy GlamBag June 2014 Review, Pictures: Pretty in ParadiseMy Profile

    Reply
  18. Miranda says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:17 am

    LOVE this mani! Is this the new pacific blue everyone’s talking about?
    Miranda recently posted..Price Slash Alert: 50% off e.l.f. Summer SuperstarsMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Yes, this is the new one! I was looking for the old one but it’s no where to be found anymore *sad*

      Reply
  19. Kath TheFabZilla says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:10 am

    Festive nails and smooth legs… that’s totally my plan for my bday (4th of Jul, woot woot). Great mani my dear!
    Kath TheFabZilla recently posted..Face Stockholm Bronzer 3 Capri :: Review, Photos, Swatch ComparisonMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Nice plan!!!

      Reply
  20. Ange says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    LOVE it!

    Reply
  21. Destany says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    I love your manis! Your nail art is adorable.
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    • Brooke says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  22. Allison says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Love that splatter mani! I think I could even do it 🙂
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  23. Aleya Bamdad says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I like the 4th of July splatter design and the touch of gold.
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    Reply
  24. Nidia - Lit From Within says

    June 25, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I think I tried a splatter mani once, maybe twice. I’m with you, the mess isn’t worth it. I love your faux-splatter, though! Great mani!
    Nidia – Lit From Within recently posted..Ermagerd! Burbles!My Profile

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  25. Laura My Newest Addiction says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    very very cute! <3 Love it!
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  26. Jamie @ Makeuplifelove says

    June 25, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    I am loving that mani. So fourth of July and patriotic. Super cute and great with the sparkles. Love it. Totally going to try this.
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  27. Carleen Coulter says

    June 25, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    Love the nails, especially the splatter mani!
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    • Brooke says

      June 25, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you! That one’s my fave too!

      Reply
  28. Pink Sith says

    June 25, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    GAH! Your manis look so cute! I’m totally inspired to do something fun for the fourth of July!! The SH Color Frenzy polish looks awesome!
    Pink Sith recently posted..FingerPaints Nail Polish in Margritte’s Masterpiece and First Edition – Review, Pictures, SwatchesMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 25, 2014 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you!! I’m completely in love with the SH Color Frenzy. Even if you only have time for that over a white base it’s the perfect polish for the 4th!

      Reply

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