1. After completing Artistic nail prep, apply a thin coat of Summer Crushin' making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 30 seconds in the LED Pro36 Light. Repeat for full coverage.

2. Apply 2 thin stripes with Baes Of The Bay with a fine point brush. Don't cure.

3. With a fine point brush continue to apply stripes with Baes Of The Bay.

4. With a fine point brush, finish creating guard tower with Baes Of The Bay. Cure for 30 seconds in the LED Pro36 Light.  Apply Glossing Gel to the entire nail making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 30 seconds in the LED Pro36 Light. With Nail Surface Cleanser and Artistic lint-free wipes, cleanse the inhibition layer of the nail. Finish the look by massaging Revive Cuticle Oil into the skin surrounding the nail plate.

Vu Nguyen, Grandview, Mo. @vudoonails