Nail Trends

5 DIY Nail Art Looks for Beginners

This is your sign to try nail art at home.

Salon nails at home? More achievable than you think. Whether you're a total beginner or just looking to switch things up, these 5 simple nail art looks are easy, fun, and seriously impressive. From polka dots to fruity accents to the perfect French tip, we're walking you through every step.

How to do Polka Dot Nails

Mix and match your way to the perfect mani with this playful and versatile trend. 

Step 1: Prep nails and apply Base Coat. 

Step 2: Paint 1-2 coats of your base shade on the nail. 

Step 3: Using a dotting tool, apply small dots in your desired shade and pattern. 

Step 4: Seal with Top Coat. 

DIY Polka Dot Nails: Nail Color Combos

Shades featured: Sunny Bunny + It’s a Boy!, OPI’m a Bubble Bunny + Alpine Snow®, Mod About Me + Mod About You, and Cauliflower Power + Sage It for Later.

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How to do Glazed Nails

Nail the viral glazed donut look at home in just a few easy steps. No chrome powder required. 

Step 1: Prep nails and apply Infinite Shine Gel-like Base Coat. 

Step 2: Paint 2 coats of Funny Bunny® on the nail. 

Step 3: Layer with 1 coat of Got Glaze? Infinite Shine glaze topper. 

Step 4: Seal with Infinite Shine Gel-like Top Coat. 

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A semi-sheer white glaze nail polish topper that gives any shade a soft, milky finish

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How to do Fruit Nails

Juicy berries, crisp apples, bright citrus. Fruit nails are the spring and summer trend everyone wants a taste of. 

Step 1: Prep nails and apply Base Coat. 

Step 2: Paint 2 coats of Bathtime Bubbly on the nail. 

Step 3: With a dotting tool, apply two medium-sized dots using Big Apple Energy. Use a cosmetic sponge to blot the two dots. 

Step 4: With a detail brush, create a stem with Put it in Airplane Mode, and a leaf using Rated Pea-G.

Step 5: Seal with Top Coat.  

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How to do Ombré Nails

Dreamy, seamless, chic. Ombré nails are an easy nail art look that hits at every occasion.  

Step 1: Prep nails and apply Nature Strong Base Coat. 

Step 2: Apply one coat of Kind of a Twig Deal to the nail. 

Step 3: Paint the same color onto a section of a cosmetic sponge. 

Step 4: Repeat with Strong as Shell, overlapping the two colors. 

Step 5: Dab the sponge over the nail, creating an ombré effect. Repeat until you reach your desired opacity. 

Step 6: Seal with Nature Strong Top Coat. 

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DIY nail art not your thing?

Try our instant press-ons instead. No glue, no mess, just the perfect ombre set in minutes. 

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How to do French Tip Nails

A forever staple. Clean, glossy French tips are easier than you think with our GELement™ at-home gel polish system.

Step 1: Prep nails and apply GELement Base Coat to nails. Cure. 

Step 2: Apply a thin coat of a neutral pinkish shade, like Made Ya Blush. Cure. 

Step 3: Paint your tips in a classic white shade, like Snow AnGEL. Cure. 

Step 4: Seal with GELement No-Wipe Top Coat. Cure. 

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No time to DIY french manicure nail art?

Get an instantly classic look with our collection of French tip press-ons in a range of colors and styles. 

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