1. Polish the nail with two layers of white gel-polish. Cure between coats.

2. Paint spots of red gel-polish on the nail in random places. Do not cure.

3. Add a spot of yellow gel-polish over the red and use a dotting tool to swirl the colors together. This will create the rose. Cure. Use a detail brush and green
gel-polish to add petals. Cure.

4. Repeat Step 3 to swirl the rest of the roses and add hints of sparkle with glitter gel-polish for a little shine. Cure. Seal the look with top coat and cure.

Nails by Rosa Vargas, Palm Springs, Fla. @nailsbyrosavargas

Want to see your nail art how-to here? Email sigourney.nunez@bobit.com

You can also mail your tips (one for each step) and written instructions to Sigourney Nuñez, NAILS Magazine, 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503. Make sure to include your name, salon name (if applicable), city, state, and contact information. When mailing us tips for Nail Art Studio, please mail them in a padded envelope or box to keep the nail tips fully intact in transit.

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