Nail Art Tutorial: Gwen For OPI Checkerboard Studs

Jan 24th, 2018
Anahit Tophchyan

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Create a raised checkerboard pattern on all nails, or as an accent nail! Use the pop star pink OPI Hey Baby and the studs found in the Over & Over A-Gwen signature shade boxed set. Watch below.

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