Nail Polish/ Cuticle Gap Look

Recently, I've seen some looks where there is a gap between the polish and the cuticle which I have really liked. I decided to try it myself and was really pleased with the result.  Initially, it was a bit awkward but it is easier than I thought it would be. A major advantage of this look is that the cuticles look tidier and  there doesn't tend to be as much (or any, if you are careful) nail polish trapped around the edges. 

First Attempt: 

Base Coat

Illamasqua 'Poke'

Models Own 'Indian Ocean'

17 Glitter Top Coat

Base Coat

Barry M Gray

Rimmel Matte Top Coat

Base Coat
Barry M Cyan
Collection 2000 White
NYC Red
Barry M Blue Glitter
Top Coat

Dotting

Diet Irn Bru inspired

Silver Nail Polish

Models Own Dream Stream

Models Own Zest a Peel

Gray and Dotty

All colours by Barry M

Multi-coloured Nails

Base Coat
Gosh Nail Tip (white)
Barry M Blueberry Ice Cream
Barry M Mint Green
Barry M Lemon Ice Cream
Barry M Coral
Bourjois 1 Seconde Rose Cupcake
Bourjois 1 Seconde Lavande
Rimmel Matte Top Coat

First Attempts at Galaxy Nails

 Base Coat
Wet & Wild- Cream Black
GOSH- Nail Tip
Barry M- Berry Ice Cream (308)
OPI- Pink Positively
Models Own- Dream Stream
Models Own- White Nail art pen
Bourjois- Pailettes Disco
Top coat

Base Coat
Barry M- Black Multi Glitter (333); Excellent for this type of look.
GOSH- Holographic
Models Own- Purple Blue
Models Own- Indian Ocean
Bourjois- Pailettes Disco
Models Own- Ibiza Mix; dotted on parts of nail to give appearance of clusters
Top Coat