Swirly Nails

I've played with this idea several times and I've seen it other places, done other ways. This is just how I've perfected it fo' me!

Did this to the girlfriend recently because she wanted both Color Club Pure Energy and Volt of Light on her nails. Maybe one day I'll do a more in depth explanation but for right now, this is how it went down.

-Base coat all your nails to prevent staining. Yellows are known for that, as are reds.
-Take your base color (Volt of Light) and paint a rather thick coat. It's gonna feel really rebellious and messy, you crazy kid, you. I'mma take a moment to mention that you should stay away from nail polish that is known for it's crazy quick dry time. It only hinders the design process.
-Next take the other color and dot on blobs of color. So technical, this is. I discovered I like the effect most when you concentrate on the tip/base/side of the nail. Kinda looks like flames.
-Lightly draw a toothpick through both colors, making swirls, patterns, whatevaaa. Toothpicks are perfect for this because they're so tiny. Work fast though! If you make a line and it drags/you see nail through the design, it means the polish is drying up!
-Wait a bit, and then throw on some top coat. I used Seche Vite, because it's awesome and it dries all that polish up pretty quickly.
-Marvel at your loveliness.

Girlfriend's Favorite nail.

Wee!