Dana Cecil (@dana_nailjunkie) of Dover, Ohio, shows how to make this vintage-inspired nail art design. 

1. Apply two coats of buff gel-polish. Cure and remove tacky layer.

2. Using black gel-polish, create a half-moon. Cure and remove tacky layer.

3. Use a gold alcohol ink additive to sponge the buff part of the nail. Add top coat, cure, and wipe clean.

4. Draw images onto the nail with a striper brush and black gel-polish. Cure and clean.

5. Add black gel-polish dots. Cure.

6. Finish with top coat and wipe clean.

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