Abstract Easter nails
Seasonal & Occasions, Step by Step
Catriona Leith, Scratch Stars Gel Tech & One Stroke Artist of the Year 2023, shows how to create this abstract Easter design using HD Pro 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:
- HD Pro Colour It! in Amber Honey.
- Various pastel 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 Art Gels, paint abstract shapes onto the nail 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 to make it stand out, and cure. Using a decoration needle and black Art Gel, add different-sized dots to create a Mini Egg effect. Cure.
Step 6
Using a bright and 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 to finish the design.
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