8 simple steps to create abstract Easter nails
Seasonal & Occasions, Step by Step
Catriona Leith, Scratch Stars Gel Tech & One Stroke Artist of the Year 2022, 2023 & 2024, shares how to create this abstract Easter design using HD Pro Nail Systems products.
“Recreating this look should take around 10 minutes, so I would charge £1 to £2 per nail for the design,” she says.
Products used, available via www.hazeldixonnails.com:
- HD Pro Colour It! Gel Polish in Amber Honey.
- Pastel, black and white HD Pro Art Gels.
- HD Pro Crystal Clear Acrylic Powder.
- HD Pro Fine Liner Detail Brush.
- Decoration needle.
Step 1
After prepping the nail, apply a nude matte base.
Step 2
Using two different-coloured art gels, paint abstract shapes onto the nail as shown, and ombré the colours together. Cure.
Step 3
Repeat step two in a rectangular shape on the opposite side.
Step 4
Using black and white art gels, outline the shapes so that they stand out and cure. Add a matte top coat and cure.
Step 5
Inside the shapes, create a zig zag pattern with a bright colour, and use a decoration needle and black art gel to create a Mini Egg effect with different-sized dots. Cure.
Step 6
Using a bright, bold art gel, paint a bow off-centre with the ribbon wrapping around the nail. Do not cure.
Step 7
Sprinkle clear acrylic power over the bow design to create a matted sugaring effect. Cure.
Step 8
Using white art gel and a decoration needle, fill the bow with dots. Cure.
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