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The Body Beauty Trend We’re In Awe Of!

21 September, 2016 - 09:37pm by - First Lady | 14 Comments

By BR Tabatha

Remember when nail marbling was introduced to the mainstream and we all went mad for it? Those swirls and colours snaking around one’s nails were truly a work of art. A thing to be admired. A trend to try. Well, that marbling trend has just gone OTT with the invention of body marbling.

So what is body marbling? Basically it’s dipping a body part into a vat of paint, but it’s not really quite that simple.

As this video shows there is a process, starting with dipping the body part you wish to have painted into a salt solution, then you get to pick colours and the marbling artists does their thing, then you dip your body part in, pull it out, dip it in water, then pop it under what looks like an industrial sized hand dryer to dry off.

So what are the results? Check these out!

Who needs to get a mani or pedi with a mate when you can bond over body marbling?

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And it’s not just a trend for the girls either. The boys can get in on it too.

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And how cool is this take on body marbling? It’s like a semi-sleeved double arm tattoo – it looks effortlessly chic and super cool. Want.

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And then if you wanted to take body marbling to the next level you’d go full body with it using uv paint and then head out into town for a biiiiig night out.

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We wonder if it could be done at home? Salt and water for a salt solution. Acrylic paints in a bowl of water. Another bowl of water to dip post-paint. Then dry off with your hairdryer. The temptation is real… Anyway, with the weather warming up, limbs about to be bared, and concerts and festivals about to explode, this is one trend we can’t wait to see more of!

So do tell… have you tried body marbling? Is it something you would try? What part of your body would you marble all of it? Who’d be up for a full-body marble? Chat away!

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4th October, 2016

This looks awesome! I wonder if there is a way to do that at home?

4th October, 2016

It's really awesome! :)

3rd October, 2016

Looks fun for festivals and clubbin you could use fluro paints glow in the dark all sorts but what happens when you get hot and sweat? hmmm it could peel off and crack too... not for me

3rd October, 2016

Not for me (older person) but looks cool for the young ones.

27th September, 2016

That's so cool! Epic for music festivals and raves! :)

26th September, 2016

I love this! I would try this on my arms and legs <3

25th September, 2016

It's so cool but I feel like it'd be a hassle to prepare

25th September, 2016

Reminds me of hippy tie dyes. Looks cool but don't think I'll be jumping on this trend.

22nd September, 2016

No I think for the mess it would make it's not my thing, definitely not something I would pay money for. Plus I have sensitive skin that gets really, dry so that's something to factor in. I do like marbled nails but I'm not good at it.

22nd September, 2016

This is bringing out the old lady in me. Yes, I can see young people at raves getting into this, just like I can see 3 year olds at Day care thinking this is the best thing ever & having a go with all sorts of paints in the paddling pool/bath *oh my gawd the mess!* no, no and no!

22nd September, 2016

No haven't tried Body Marbelling yet. I could give part of my Body a try.

22nd September, 2016

Yeah ! Nah!!! Awesome for a party !!

22nd September, 2016

Imagine having a party, a body marbling party! How cool would that be?!!

21st September, 2016

that's so rad!!!! its like a tattoo but not as permanent and its different each time you do it. i'm game!

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