Spring stiletto nail art
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Seasonal & Occasions, Step by Step
Mino Vo, Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the Year & Shooting Star Award winner 2023, shows how to create a sophisticated spring stiletto nail.
Step 1
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Fit a form for a stiletto shape and enhance the nail bed using L&P acrylic, creating a sharp smile line.
Step 2
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Use pink L&P acrylic to paint a swirling design onto the form, adding chrome powder and flakes to create a shimmering effect.
Step 3
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Cover in the design in clear L&P acrylic.
Step 4
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Paint the walls of the shape using a baby pink shade.
Step 5
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Fill the gaps with L&P acrylic and place cling film on top to create a textured effect.
Step 6
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When set, remove the cling film and paint with marble ink.
Step 7
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Cover the nail in white acrylgel.
Step 8
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File and refine the nail.
Step 9
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Buff the nail and apply a gel polish top coat.
Step 10
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Add 3D flowers if desired, using L&P acrylic.
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