What does painting one fingernail a different color mean?
For some men, they paint a nail black or red to remember not to text while driving. Or they do it to tell others that they are sexually attracted to the same sex and that’s a secret way of letting others know they’re on the ‘down low’. (this also goes with women too, called Femme flagging).
What does having one nail painted a different color mean?
They discovered a special campaign that asks men and women to paint one fingernail to raise awareness about violence against children.

What can I use instead of a nail sponge?
If you don’t have a sponge on hand, you might think gradient nails are out of the question. Don’t put away your polishes just yet! Cotton swabs are quick and easy if you’re doing a basic gradient because you blend as you go and you don’t need to be super precise.
How to fade nails with makeup?
Dip the edge of a small makeup sponge into the darker nail polish and apply it to your nails. Dab the sponge on the tip of the nail and gradually work toward the middle of the nail. Make the tips the darkest part of the nails and gradually use less polish to fade the color toward the middle of the nail.
How to fade nails with a sponge DAB?

Dab the sponge on the tip of the nail and gradually work toward the middle of the nail. Make the tips the darkest part of the nails and gradually use less polish to fade the color toward the middle of the nail. Avoid covering the entire nail; cover only half of it.
What are the advantages of nail polish fading?
Nail polish enhances your hands and fingers and gives you a polished appearance. Instead of applying one nail polish color, apply multiple colors and blend into each other. Gradually fading the colors into each other gives the impression that your nails were professionally done.
How to apply nail polish color correctly?
Instead of mixing a new color of polish, you can paint the polish colors (or multiple colors) on a small makeup sponge, then place the sponge onto your nails and roll it to the sides of your nail, transferring the polish pattern. Use a Q-Tip dipped in nail polish remover to clean up the sides and edges of your nails. Tape and paint your nails.