Shaafia has created two edgy designs that bring a perfect mix of glam and grunge to your nails. One look drips with shimmer and attitude in a bold blood-drip effect, while the other nails a sleek chrome ombré topped with fiery flame details. Perfect for when you want something dark, dramatic, and a little rebellious.
The products you’ll need
xxxxx Grunge Glam Nail Art
Design One: Shimmer Blood Drips
Step 1. Base
Apply a smooth background colour and cure.
Step 2. Creating the drips
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Use a dotting tool to add rounded drops at the nail tip.
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With a fine detail brush, drag the gel upward to form drip shapes flowing down the nail.
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Cure to secure.
Step 3. Adding shimmer
Layer a shimmering gel over the drip shapes to make them pop. Cure again.
Step 4. Seal and finish
Apply a top coat to protect the design and add a glossy, wet-look shine. Cure for the final result.
Design Two: Chrome Ombré Flames
Step 1. Base
Apply a smooth background coat and cure.
Step 2. Chrome ombré
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Use chrome powders or pens to blend multiple shades together for a metallic ombré effect.
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Buff lightly and seal with a gel sealer coat. Cure.
Step 3. Adding the flames
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With a fine detail brush, paint bold flame shapes over the chrome ombré base.
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Cure to secure the design.
Step 4. Final shine
Apply a glossy top coat to lock in the design and give a sleek, high-shine finish. Cure.
The final reveal
The result is a pair of nails with true grunge-glam energy - shimmering blood drips that bring drama and an ombré chrome flame design that screams rock ’n’ roll. Worn together, they’re bold, edgy, and unapologetically glam 🔥🖤🤘🏼
