1. Apply a nude color acrylic powder right below the cuticle area and fade toward the tip.


2. Apply a small bead of red acrylic powder to half of the free edge. Repeat with blue acrylic powder. Encapsulate the entire nail in clear powder.


3. Contour the nail to desired shape. Remove debris with alcohol and seal the nail with gel top coat. Once cured, paint a white shooting star. Finish the design with top coat and cure.

Marisol Gonzalez, Creativesol Nail Spa, Arlington, Texas @creativesol

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