Floral French nail design
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Step by Step
Nailchemy brand ambassador, Helen Clayton, shares how to create a floral French style – ideal for those seeking a unique spring/summer nail look, and bridal clients wanting an alternative wedding design that incorporates their bouquet.
Step 1
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Paint two coats of Nailchemy Gel Polish in Elvina and cure.
Step 2
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Using Nailchemy Artisan Painting Gels in Yellow, Orange, Blue and Red and a dotting tool, paint circles randomly across the tip of the nail. Do not cure.
Step 3
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Swirl in Artisan Painting Gel in White to create a rose effect.
Step 4
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Using the dotting tool, randomly place dots of Yellow between the circles.
Step 5
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Surround these with four to six dots of White to create daisy shapes.
Step 6
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Paint leaf shapes around the daisies using Artisan Painting Gel in Green.
Step 7
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To fill in any gaps, apply dots in a colour of your choice. I chose a pink hue.
Step 8
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Cure, and apply Nailchemy's Non-Wipe Top Coat and Clear AB Crystals at the cuticle to finish.
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