Blue animal print nails

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Step by Step

Put a spin on animal print with this detailed fresh blue design courtesy of Salon System Gellux expert, Karen Louise.

Step 1
First start by prepping the nails by pushing back the cuticle using the Salon System Cuticle Handy Manicure Tool, file to shape and gently buff the nail using the Salon System Turbo Buffer. Remove excess dust and wipe with Gellux Prep & Wipe. Using Gellux Fast Bond, apply to the nail and let dry. Apply Gellux Easy Off Base Coat and cure. Next, apply a thin coat of Gellux in Stormy to the nails making sure to cap the edges and cure. Repeat this process for the second layer.
Step 2
The next step is to take a small sponge and apply small strokes of Gellux Silver Chrome Mirror Powder Randomly over all of the nails.
Step 3
Using the smallest point of a dotting tool, on your index finger apply Gellux in Secret Service to create your leopard print pattern. Then, using Gellux in Picture Perfect - Freeze Frame, apply a small dot inside. Then flash cure.
Step 4
On your middle finger, use a fine striping brush to create your zebra pattern. Use Gellux in Picture Perfect - Freeze Frame to create half of the zebra print design. Then, use Gellux in Secret Service to create an ombré zebra print pattern. Then flash cure.
Step 5
With your dotting tool, use Gellux in Secret Service to create your cow print pattern on the ring finger and flash cure.
Step 6
On your pinky, create your cheetah pattern down one side of the nail (the cheetah pattern will be similar to the leopard print but a lot smaller and closer together). Then flash cure.
Step 7
On the thumb nail create a small ombré effect. Using Gellux in Picture Perfect - Freeze Frame, blend from the tip to the centre of the nail. Then, flash cure for 10 seconds. Now, using your fine detailing brush, create tiger stripes from the edges or the nails towards the centre.
Step 8
Finally, cure all of the nails completely. Apply Gellux Mirror Glaze Top Coat for a high shine, making sure to cap the edges and cure. Wipe over with the Gellux Prep & Wipe and apply the Gellux Nail & Cuticle Oil.