Nail Art Tutorial: Elegant Red Shellac Manicure

Jan 21st, 2014

Leopard, opulent swirls, and studs make for a gorgeous set of nails. Sharleen of Glossy Custom Nails showed us how to create this elegant red manicure.

Step 1: Use CND Shellac to make nails the desired base color. Cure.

Step 2: Paint on desired design with acrylic paint. Let dry.

Step 3: Add bling with a small amount of glue.

Step 4: Add misshapen shellac spots to the feature nail. Cure. Semi outline with black acrylic paint.

Step 5: Seal with CND Shellac top coat.

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[Courtesy of Sharleen Ramirez]

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