Spray Paint Nails Tutorial with the Salon Perfect set

Spray Paint Nails Tutorial: Salon Perfect Spray Polish

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A popular trend in the nail world is spray paint nails. Plenty of brands are emerging on the market, promising fast and perfect results that take the pain out of painting your nails. However, using a spray paint style nail polish can be intimidating, especially for the first time. I am creating this spray paint nails tutorial, featuring Salon Perfect’s Spray-On Nail Polish, to teach you how easy this process is so that you can do it in your own home.

spray paint nails tutorial salon perfect spray polish
spray paint nails tutorial salon perfect spray polish

What You Will Need

  • Spray paint nail polish
    • I am using Salon Perfect in Silver
  • Warm, soapy water in a bowl
  • Base coat and top coat made for your spray paint nail polish
  • Paper towels to protect your work area

Step 1: Apply Basecoat

Remember that this stuff is spray paint! Be sure to work in a well ventilated area, and to protect your work area well.

First, apply one generous coat of the Basecoat + Topcoat by Salon Perfect, which is made specifically for their spray paint nail polish. Allow it to fully dry before proceeding to step two.  

Salon Perfect Base & Top Coat for Spray Paint Nails
Salon Perfect Base & Top Coat for Spray Paint Nails

Step 2: Spray First Coat

Be sure to shake your can well before you start applying the polish. Now, apply one coat by holding the can no more than 6 inches away from your nails. To get an even application, try to use a sweeping, side-to-side motion with your hand while spraying. This part really takes practice! I know that I am not get an even application, but cut me some slack here, this is my first go at spray paint nails! Allow this coat to dry. I mine dries in a few minutes. Also, I do not notice much overspray going on. My clothing and other items in the vicinity are not sprayed.  

Applying the first coat of spray paint nail polish
Applying the first coat of spray paint nail polish

Step 3: Spray Second Coat

You will now want to apply a second coat, using the same instructions from step one. Again, allow this coat to dry fully before proceeding to step three. I am supplying a closeup of what my nails look like thus far. They do not seem to be very shiny.  

Applying the second coat of spray paint nail polish
Applying the second coat of spray paint nail polish

Step 4: Apply Topcoat

Once your nails are fully dry, go ahead and apply another coat of the Basecoat + Topcoat. Allow it to fully dry. I do note that the topcoat does not make my nails any more shiny, but it does dry fast.  

Applying the top coat to spray painted nails
Applying the top coat to spray painted nails

Step 5: Clean Skin

Next, dip your fingers into warm, soapy water to remove the nail polish from your skin. I use my other hand to gently scrub at my skin, and the nail polish washes off immediately. It only takes about one minute per had to clean up. Impressive!  

Cleaning your skin after spray paint nail polish application
Cleaning your skin after spray paint nail polish application

Below is the finished product of this spray paint nails tutorial. Again, it did not come out perfect, but practice will help. I do not think the process is faster than painting my nails normally from my nail care routine.

Spray paint nails finished product
Spray paint nails finished product

My overall review of Salon Perfect’s Spray-On Nail Polish is that I will not repurchase it. The nail polish by itself is not shiny, and the topcoat does not help. Even though I am generous with my top coat, this manicure got destroyed after taking a shower. Almost all of the nail polish washes off, causing me to have to paint my nails with different nail polish. The only positive remarks that I have are the nail polish washes off of the skin very fast, the application process is easy, and everything dries in a timely manner. While my experience with this brand is not good, I will not allow it to ruin my curiosity for doing spray paint nails in the future.

I do think that this spray paint nails tutorial takes practice to get right, but the results are well worth it when using a brand that works. Not to mention that this type of manicure is fun! Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.

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