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Look for a pearlescent polish with a silvery cast, as opposed to one with a shimmery white finish.
(Remember: Precision is not required.)
Dont forget to finish with a high-shine topcoat.
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If youre feeling up for the challenge, do try this at home.
The final step is applying a glossy topcoat to seal the art.
Shelton used Espresso Your Inner Self and Samoan Sand from OPI for these French tips.
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She started with the base color on each nail, allowing enough time for each layer to fully dry.
Using a liner brush, add the tip along the free edge, Shelton says.
Once thats dried, apply a topcoat.
“This is one of the easiest manis to re-create.
It achieves the minimalist aesthetic with a dash of humor.
“Keeping your hand steady is most important.”
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(We like Sienna Byron Bay in Soulful or Ella + Mila in Sunset Escape.)
“I love how this nail art is simple yet elegant,” Herrera tellsAllure.
“It’s the perfect manicure for Thanksgiving.”
(We think a slightly stiffer latte color would be nice, like Zoya Nail Polish in Gina.)
It’s a simple but powerful design, says manicurist and founder of Jinsoon, Jin Soon Choi.
An opaque neutral or an earthy camel hue will also make great base colors for this design.
Finish with a glossy topcoat for extra polish.
Just check that it has that metallic, shimmery beetle-wing finish to up the glamour.
The muted Jinsoon Fire Clay or Essie Rocky Rose are almost neutrals because of their dusty tone.
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“A well-done app is very important here,” says Choi.
“Especially the cuticle area, which needs to be well-finished.”
Start with a neutral base, like Gelcare Polish in Rose BB Cream, and then select your bling.
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I went with brown to create a bold and sexy look.
She makes the outlines with detail brushes from the Makartt Three Piece Nail Art Set.
(you could do all three or mix and match.)
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Apply a jewelyou can choose one from a palette of Juvale Rhinestonesover a clean neutral for maximum effect.
If you’re short on bling (aren’t we all?
(They just so happen to look great here on Earth too.)
“French manicures are back in a big way,” says Remark.
“And this is a French manicure with a twist.”
Try China Glaze in The Heat is On or Pleasing in Vine Ripe.
We can also see this look in a sagey green, like Color Dept Nail Polish in Kiwi Juice.
Simple and seasonally chic.
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“Just apply two coats of color and seal it with a shiny topcoat,” she says.
We like Addiction Tokyo Nail Polish in Moon Satin or Beauty Pie Wondercolour Nail Polish in Gift Wrapped.
“In the fall, brick reds really pop,” she says.
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Try recreating the look with Londontown Lakur in Dusk and spots of Duri Nail Polish in All that Glitters.
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