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#ManiMonday Sorority Edition: Delta Delta Delta

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In case you missed it, we're into our third installment of our sorority nail art series—don't forget to check out our Delta Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta tutorials! Next up: Delta Delta Delta. Keep reading to find out how to create a simple and subtle manicure just in time for all those fall events and functions!

Tri Delt's colors are cerulean blue and gold so I'm using Ulta's Blue Streak ($6) and Nina's Big Spender ($3.99). You'll need a beveled nail brush (from this set for only $2.62) and a toothpick, like the ones shown below, to create these designs.

Begin by painting all of your nails with the cerulean blue, applying enough coats to create an opaque, solid base.

On our thumb we will create a trident to represent one of Tri Delt's symbols, the Greek god Poseidon. Using the toothpick, draw a gold "U" near the cuticle, tips curving out. Finish with a line down the middle.

Since the ocean is home to the dolphin, another one of Tri Delt's symbols, we'll draw waves on our pinky. Again, using the tootpick, draw as many waves as you can fit across the nail. 

Lastly we will create three triangles, the Greek letters for Delta Delta Delta. Lightly dip the beveled nail art brush into the gold, and begin by drawing the tip of the triangle in the middle of your pointer nail. The two sides of the triangles should come down to the corners of the tip of your nail. Fill in the traingle and repeat on your middle and ring finger.

If you don't have the nail art brush, here's a quick and easy way to help create straight-edged triangles. After making sure your base coat is COMPLETELY dry, simply get a piece of Scotch tape and tape it to the back of your hand (this lessens the stickiness to prevent the tape from removing the base color). Cut it in half and place both halves on your nail to create a triangle stencil, just like Kaylah from The Dainty Squid did below.

As always, be sure to apply a topcoat and use a cotton swab to remove any extra polish from your skin. You're done—time to show off your new mani!

Let us know in the comments what sorority you'd like to see next!


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