Superstar Karol G is on the cover of September's Rolling Stone.
The charming yet down-to-Earth powerhouse, who is about to launch a U.S. stadium tour, coming off a Lollapalooza performance and the release of her follow-up album "Bichota Season," chats about everything from the surreality of being able to reach so many with her music to how her break-up with fiance Anuel AA inspired her March album "Mañana Será Bonito."
Manicurist Emi Kudo (@nailsbyemikudo) styled Karol G's nails in a simple yet edgy glossy black style for the cover shoot, using gel products from the 10-free pro nail care brand Paris Lash Academy.
Karol G is wearing the “Jet Black” shade, a true, glossy rich black, which Kudo says was the perfect accent to the silver mesh outfit Karol is wearing — and a great complement to her bubblegum pink hair and thick, rich eyeliner and lashes.
If you want to recreate this look for your clients, look no further. Follow the step-by-step tutorial from Kudo below.
How-To:
- File the nails into a square shape, and prep the nails for gel application by pushing back the cuticles and buffing and treating the nails to ensure the gel will adhere properly.
- Apply one coat of The PLA Base Coat - a necessary step in any professional gel polish service! The base coats help the gel polish bind with the natural nail, ensuring a long-lasting, beautiful gel manicure that reduces chips or smudges. After applying the base coat, cure with an LED lamp.
- After curing the base coat, apply two coats of PLA’s Jet Black polish, a rich, deep black that results in a sleek, shiny manicure that is as dramatic as it is beautiful. Cure after each coat.
- Finish the look with The PLA Non Wipe Top Coat for more shine and additional protection. As this is a non-wipe formula, there is no need to remove any tacky or sticky residue after it has cured. As a final touch, apply cuticle oil and lotion before massaging the hands.
