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Today I'll be showing you how to do a Reciprocal Gradient =) All products used are listed below See more sponging and gradient nail art tutorials: http://goo.gl/m6MNDE Don't forget to Subscribe for new videos every week: http://goo.gl/JJaoHC This design was inspired by 2 wonderful bloggers, and you can check out their designs here: Wacky Laki: http://wackylaki.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentines-day-gradient.html Globe & Nail: http://globeandnail.blogspot.ca/2012/10/reciprocal-gradient.html I've received a few questions so I'll mention here I think this took about 2 hours - and I am usually overly-cautious my base is dry when applying tape, that drying period was probably the longest part, then getting the tape on straight because I was starting to get tired =) Dry time will vary depending on your polish & how many coats - also overall time could be cut by only using 2 colors for the gradient. ►Nail polish & products used◄ -Base coat (of your choice) -Zoya - Malia: http://amzn.to/1MFXJCK -Zoya - Pinta: http://amzn.to/1JsH7gH -Zoya - Purity: http://amzn.to/1U7AEcF -Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat: http://amzn.to/1K9HQUE -Sponge - I used a makeup sponge: http://amzn.to/1VCNx4u (almost any kind is OK) -Striping tape (or cut thin strips of regular tape): http://amzn.to/1JFbm67 -(Optional) Liquid Latex: http://amzn.to/1JsI9JL or Tape: http://amzn.to/1MFXQyc -Tweezers (optional): http://amzn.to/1E7Fzs0 -Cleanup brush: http://amzn.to/1P0lvH9 -Clean up with acetone: http://amzn.to/1TlzxtI ►Step-By-Step◄ -Start out with a clean, dry nail & apply your base coat -Use Malia as your base color -Apply tape around the nail (optional) -Sponge a gradient using all 3 colors -When dry, apply the striping tape -Sponge a gradient using all 3 colors in the opposite order -Remove striping tape & tape around nails -Clean up around the nail with polish remover -Finish with top coat! ►Go directly to my taping tutorial here:◄ http://youtu.be/r8nEJsWeVpM ►Go directly to my clean up tutorial here◄ http://youtu.be/RrxQuD5e6jk ►Check me out on these sites too!◄ FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/Z89gjW INSTAGRAM: http://goo.gl/1jqT8E TWITTER: https://goo.gl/xYxLKM PINTEREST: http://goo.gl/PeOOed BLOG: http://goo.gl/DXTHPo ►Main YouTube Links◄ My Channel: http://goo.gl/Lqr3Fo Tips & Tricks Playlist: http://goo.gl/X6P7Gr Water Marble Tutorials Playlist: http://goo.gl/DPpKba Nail Art Tutorials Playlist: http://goo.gl/zmNZWJ My Vlog Channel: http://goo.gl/qwOCJo ★Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links