Nails by Laurie Ivins, Profiles Hair Design, Sandpoint, Idaho

1. Apply clear gel to the free edge. Dip the free edge in red glitter. Cure for two to three minutes. Apply clear gel over the glitter. Cure for two to three minutes.

2. Add silver glitter to clear gel, then apply over the entire nail. Cure for two to three minutes.

3. Apply red striping tape diagonally starting at the tip of the smile line. Apply decal with a drop of glue. Apply clear gel over the entire nail. Cure. Remove the tacky layer. Buff with a 180-grit file until smooth. Apply UV non-tacky gel. Cure.

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