Silver French nail design

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Step by Step

Tokyo-based nail artist & Nailympia London champion, Genki Itou, shares the steps to his latest design.

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Business name: Nail Atelier GENKI

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Nationality: Japanese

Years in Nails: I started learning at the age of 16 and became a professional at the age of 17; this is my 15th year.

Nail Brand You use: Any brand. This design was created using IBD, Christrio & Crystal Parade brands.

Role in Industry: Cal gel educator, Japan Nailist Association certified instructor & Crystal Parade ambassador (UK)

Favourite Nail Tool: ️ My one stroke brush️

What Inspires Your Work: I listen to music while I sculpt and often associate colours and shapes with musical instruments such as violins, pianos and Japanese drums.

Who You Admire: Japanese friends, as well as friends I’ve met at the Thai international competition and while competing at Nailympia London.

Fav Nail Technique You’ve Mastered: One stroke & fine painting.

What Lockdown Has Taught You: I was always patient, but now I’m even more so. Everyone in the world is worried, so it’s easier to view life from the perspective of others since we are living a shared experience.

An Affirmation You Love: Take good care of yourself. Take good care of the people around you.

Your mantra: Just be yourself.

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Step 1
Prepare the natural nail plate.
Step 2
Apply the nail form, primer, then base gel (cure) and builder gel (cure).
Step 3
Sculpt camouflage pink onto the nail plate and file to shape in the smile line.
Step 4
Place silver foil over the nail tip, cover in clear gel and cure in the UV lamp.
Step 5
Peel away the excess foil that overhangs and file the edges of the tip to make sure the finish is sheer.
Step 6
Next place shaped pieces of silver foil and glitter onto the nail tip to add dimension, texture, depth and design. Cap in clear gel and cure.
Step 7
Cap the entire nail in clear gel to finish the look and cure. Then begin adding crystals.
Step 8
Build up the crystal embellishment.
Step 9
Complete your crystal design on the feature finger.