Gold French tips
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Step by Step
Nail tech & The GelBottle Inc ambassador, Bryony Howell of Shrewsbury, shares how to create gold French tips using The GelBottle Inc in Dolly.
Step 1
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Wipe away the tacky inhibition layer after applying Dolly BIAB colour.
Step 2
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Take a fine liner brush, the apply Nail Stamping Queen UK's Stick it! Clear Foil Gel in a Pot, then paint the shape you want for the gold French tip.
Step 3
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Cure in the UV lamp of 30 seconds.
Step 4
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Now take your gold foil or leaf and place it over the tip, where it will adhere to the tacky layer at the tip.
Step 5
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Pull away the foil and clean around the tip if necessary for a crisp French tip.
Top coat and fix to complete the look.
Step 6
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The end look!
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