Originally posted 6/2013
Margaritas in short are summer time perfection– are they not? Add a little sand and ocean breeze and you have just experienced paradise, I am sure of it.
This summer, take this summer favorite one step further by rocking a margarita mani like it’s no body’s business
… because, hey! It’s 5 o’clock somewhere– right?
Margarita Mani
Over the past year, textured nails have quickly gained popularity and the margarita manicure is all about texture. Like a little salt on the rim of your margarita, ladies? You got it! This manicure includes 2 of my favorite summer color-combos – blue and lime green– perfect to show off poolside or the beach! But the best part about this super detailed look? … It is crazy, crazy easy– so fret not, my fellow non-steady hand friends.
How To Get The Look:
1. Polish all nails (except your accent nail) with 2 coats of Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear, Green With Envy 2 Polish accent nail with2 coats of Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear, Blue Me Away 3. Coat all “Green With Envy” nails with a clear base coat. I used Sally Hansen Diamond Shine. 4. Allow to dry completely. 5. Apply 2 coats of Sally Hansen Fuzzy Coat, Fuzz-Sea to accent nail (in this case, I like to call it-“the party nail”.) 6. Complete look by adding a little salt to your margarita nails by pouring a small amount of Sally Hansen Sugar Coat, Sugar Fix onto a paper plate and lightly dabbing it on with a cosmetic sponge like the one below– 
The key to this is to make sure it is a very light layer. Try not to go over the same area too many times. And remember, like I said above, you do not need to have a steady hand for this look– so don’t try to make it perfect. When was the last time you received a perfectly straight rim of salt on your margarita? ;)
*It is also worth mentioning that what I love about the Sugar Coat polish is that it adds real texture that stays (unlike some other nail art techniques… I’m looking at you, caviar)!!
