Celebrity nail artist Mei Kawajiri (@nailsbymei) used OPI’s new Tokyo Collection to create show-stopping nails for the Adeam New York Fashion Week show. Two nail looks were created in bold blue and soft petal pink, both completed with elegant pearl accents.
Mei Kawagiri with the OPI team.
Get the look:
1. File the nails with OPI Edge Silver 180/400 File into an almond shape – the most flattering for all hands.
2. Polish the nails with OPI Nail Lacquer Chopstix and Stonesfor a deep blue color orOPI Nail Lacquer Judo’nt Say?for soft petal color. Apply two coats of Chopstix and Stones or three coats of Judo’nt Say?
3.Follow with OPI top coat.
4. Once dry, finish the look by gluing pearl accents to the nails, using one large pearl close to the cuticle and smaller sizes throughout.
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