As the summer months begin, you might be on the search for a go-to mani. The biggest challenges usually include not only settling on a design but also putting together the right colors to complete the look. In the latest design, Heat Wave from CND, we see a combination of the Cubana manicure placement with design and color elements from the Casa Blanca, the effect is a marbled feel with distinct tips and lunula colors. These two elements effectively balance out the design creating a well-rounded look.
Whether you’re heading off to the Caribbean, jet-setting to London, or simply want to spruce up your nails as you type on your keyboard, this design will give you a fresh take on the summer months ahead!
SHELLAC
- Start with clean, manicured nails.
- Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp.
- Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC™ Shells In The Sand. Cure for one minute.
- Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC™ Sugarcane to ¾ of the nail, leaving a moon shape in cuticle area. Cure for one minute.
- Repeat for additional coverage but DO NOT CURE.
- Apply small drops of color to center of nail using SHELLAC™ Palm Deco, SHELLAC™ Mambo Beat, SHELLAC™ Ripe Guava, Shells In The Sand and Sugarcane. DO NOT CURE.
- Use corner of plastic bag to drag through the colors creating a marble effect.
- Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to perfect moon and smile line. Cure for one minute.
- Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
- Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
VINYLUX
- Start with clean, manicured nails.
- Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX™ Shells In The Sand.
- Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX™ Sugarcane to ¾ of the nail, leaving a moon shape in cuticle area.
- Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX™ Weekly Top Coat. Allow to dry for three minutes.
- Apply small drops of color over center of nail using VINYLUX™ Palm Deco, VINYLUX™ Mambo Beat, VINYLUX™ Ripe Guava, Shells In The Sand and Sugarcane.
- Use corner of plastic square to drag through the colors creating a marble effect.
- Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with acetone to perfect the moon and smile line.
- Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX™ Weekly Top Coat.
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