Here is a step-by-step guide for creating an accent nail with the specified materials:
Materials for the accent nail:
- BNC "Feel the Silence"
- BNC "Porcelain White"
- BNC "Black Beauty"
- Pigment Infinite Shine ref: 181570
- Glitter: "Feel the Silence"
- Topcoat: "Shield & Shine"
Step 1:
- Apply a layer of BNC "Feel the Silence" to the nail.
- Cure for 60 seconds in the Dual Wave Pro Evolution lamp.
- Repeat this step a second time for full coverage.
Step 2:
- Apply a layer of Shield & Shine. Note! This layer is cured in two steps.
- Step 1: Cure for 15 seconds.
- Apply Infinite Shine with a makeup brush or Wax Dotting Tool. Gently rub the pigment in.
- Move on to step 2 and cure the Shield & Shine layer for 60 seconds in the Dual Pro Evolution lamp.
- Wipe away excess pigment with the Fluffy Clean Brush - Artist Line.
- To ensure the pigment does not ship, apply a layer of Stick 2 Base and cure for 60 seconds. Then clean with gel cleanser green tea.
Step 3:
- Apply the desired pattern with BNC "Feel the Silence".
- Use BNC "Black Beauty" and "Porcelain White" for color gradients.
- Mix a drop of BNC "Feel the Silence" and a drop of BNC "Black Beauty" on a palette until you achieve the desired result.
- Draw the pattern on the nail with the Mandala Long brush - Artist Line.
- Use the 2/0 or 3/0 Nail Art Brush - Artist Line to fill in.
- Repeat the steps with Porcelain White, gradually adding more Porcelain White to each pattern for a lighter shade.
Step 4:
- Cure the pattern for 60 seconds in the Pro Evolution lamp.
- Brush the matching glitter "Feel the Silence" into the tacky layer with the Glitter & Pigment Brush - Artist Line.
- Cure for an additional 30 seconds in the lamp.
- Wipe away excess glitter with the Fluffy Clean Brush - Artist Line.
Step 5:
- Apply the topcoat Shield & Shine.
- Cure for 60 seconds in the lamp.
And there you have it, a beautiful accent nail with a unique pattern and sparkling glitter details!
Credits: Hilde Meers (https://www.instagram.com/bellarte_nailstudio/)