Sparkling flower gel nail art
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Spring/Summer, Step by Step
Take a leaf out of Kim Hee Ra‘s design book and craft stunning, sparkling flower nail art this season. Infuse with colour and add a touch of gold to finish, for a look that ideal for spring/summer.
The director of Avelitte Nail Salon, Korea, created the style using: Nail File, Base Gel, Non-wipe Top Gel, Non-wipe Clear Gel, Glitter Gel (Yellow, Purple, Pink), Painting Gel (White), Gel Brush (Ombré, Round), Gel Cleanser, Studs, Tweezers and an LED Lamp.
Step 1
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Prep the nail, apply Base Gel and cure.
Step 2
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Randomly apply gel polish shades onto the nail in Yellow, Purple, and Pink.
Step 3
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Blend the shades using an ombré brush and cure.
Step 4
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Repeat Steps 2 and 3.
Step 5
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Apply Non-wipe Clear Gel and cure.
Step 6
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Paint flower petals onto the nail using a white gel polish with a round brush. Cure.
Step 7
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Enhance the flower using white gel polish and a round brush. Cure.
Step 8
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Apply gold studs using a Non-wipe Clear Gel and cure.
Step 9
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Apply Non-wipe Top Gel and cure to finish.
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