How-To: Halle Bailey's The Little Mermaid Premiere Nails

Manicurist Yoko Sakakura created Halle Bailey's nail look for The Little Mermaid Premiere at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
Manicurist Yoko Sakakura created Halle Bailey's nail look for The Little Mermaid Premiere at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
Courtesy of Yoko Sakaura (@nails_by_yoko)

Halle Bailey channeled Ariel at "The Little Mermaid" Premiere in Hollywood with a gorgeous molten blue gown and pearl nails. 

Manicurist Yoko Sakakura (@nails_by_yoko) created Bailey's nail look for the night using products from Aprés Nail.

Follow the tutorial below to recreate this look for your clients. 

Manicurist Yoko Sakakura created Halle Bailey's nail look for The Little Mermaid Premiere at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.Manicurist Yoko Sakakura created Halle Bailey's nail look for The Little Mermaid Premiere at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.Courtesy of Apres Nail

How-To: 

  1. After cleaning the cuticles, apply pH bonder on the nail bed. 
  2. Apply non-acidic gel primer. 
  3. Apply a thin layer of extend gel, then cure with an LED lamp for 30 seconds. 
  4. Apply Gel-X Prep to pre-measured Gel-X Sculpted Round Medium Tips. 
  5. Apply extend gel for Gel-X tip application to the natural nail. Cure for one minute.
  6. Buff edges of Gel-X tip, and wipe with acetone. 
  7. Apply two coats of Secret Lagoon, and cure for one minute after each layer. 
  8. Apply Heavenly Top Gelcoat Angelic to give a shimmer chrome effect. 
  9. Apply a small amount of Diamond Gel to place and secure pearls and crystals. 
  10. Apply a gel top coat for a glossy, shiny finish. 
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