5 steps to create a striking Valentine’s foil nail look
Seasonal & Occasions, Step by Step
Emily Cording of @cuteycles.nails.by.emily created this Valentine’s nail art using Gelish, including foil to add a deeper dimension to a red gel polish hue.
Step 1
Start by filing the nails. Push back and trim the cuticles, then buff the nail plate. Cleanse the nails with Nail Surface Cleanse by Gelish, apply Gelish pH Bond then apply the Gelish Foundation Base Gel. Cure.
Step 2
Dry brush the base coat using the Gelish Harmony 7 Gel Brush. Apply a thin coat of your chosen gel polish shades and cure. I chose my favourite pink and red Gelish Soak-off Gel Polishes: Pink Smoothie and Red Roses. Apply a second coat and cure again.
Step 3
Add your chosen foil to the red nails. You should have enough sticky residue from the cured gel polish for the foil to stick.
Step 4
Use a dotting tool and your chosen red gel polish hue to create hearts all over the pink nails. Cure after each heart to avoid smudging.
Step 5
Apply Gelish Top It Off to all nails and cure. Cleanse the nails using Gelish Nail Surface Cleanse, to remove the inhibition layer and leave a high gloss shine. Finish with cuticle oil.
