Remember the caviar manicure we played around with a few months ago? Well, now it's time to welcome in it's new cousin - the crystal manicure! Sounds intriguing, right? Well it gets even more interesting when I tell you what we're used to create this mani. The secret ingredient is...salt! The salt combined with the nail polish creates a clear, light attracting and 3D effect. Of course, we just had to test this out to see how and if it worked. Plus, we had one burning questions on our minds as well; as weird as it seems, all of us Chick staffers couldn't help but wonder if the manicure would taste like anything! Believe it or not, we found out the answer and we'll let you in on it after the tutorial, so read on! 

What you'll need: 

Table Salt 
White Polish 
Note: This nail art really only works well with light, preferably white, polishes (trust us on this one)
Top/Base Coat

How to:
 

Step 1: Apply a base coat and one layer of white polish and let dry. Next, paint on your second layer of white polish.
Step 2: While still wet, roll, dip or sprinkle on salt, let sit for a few seconds.
Step 3: Apply top coat layers (you'll probably need more than one) and let dry.

Final product


A similar look to the caviar but not quite the same. We almost think that this one has a 'winter wonderland' feel to it. What do you think chicks? Maybe not so practical but kind of cool in a weird, experimental way?

Now, to our burning yet bizarre question. Miranda accidentally (totally by accident, she swears!) licked her nails and yes, they did indeed taste salty! So, if you happen to be at the movies and need some extra salt on that popcorn and you have this mani on, you're in luck! 

Let us know, is something you'd ever try?