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Gel Nail Art Tutorial: French Tips with alllll the Bling

Gel Nail Art Tutorial: French Tips with alllll the Bling

Command ATTN with embellished french tips using a fully charged pastel from our latest spring collection and an iconic classic. A bedazzled look that needs #nofilter will help you bling your A-game, online and offline.  

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What You’ll Need: 

  • OPI GelColor Super Base Base Coat 

  • OPI GelColor in Bubble Bath®

  • OPI GelColor in Blinded by the Ring Light  

  • OPI Powder Perfection Step 1 Base Coat 

  • OPI GelColor Super Gloss Top Coat 

  • OPI LED Light 

  • N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution 

  • Expert Touch Nail Wipe 

  • ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil 


Extra Extras: 

  • Crystals & Nail Jewelry  

  • Crystal Applicator or Orangewood Stick 


Nail it: 

  1. Apply one coat of OPI GelColor Super Base Base Coat and cure for 30 seconds in the OPI LED Light. 

  2. Apply two coats of GelColor Bubble Bath®. Cure each coat for 30 seconds in the OPI LED Light. 

  3. Apply one coat of GelColor Blinded by the Ring Light to the tip of the nail, creating a french mani. Cure for 30 seconds in the OPI LED Light. Repeat for coverage.  

  4. Apply OPI GelColor Super Gloss Top Coat. Cure for 30 seconds in the OPI LED Light. Remove gel residue with Expert Touch Nail Wipe and N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution. Next, apply Powder Perfection Base Coat where the crystals will go. Use a crystal applicator to place your bling and let dry. 

  5. Apply a larger bead of Powder Perfection Base Coat. Use a crystal applicator to place the larger embellishment. 
    PRO TIP: Make that big bling last by buffing the shine from the application area before placing embellishment. Apply OPI GelColor Super Gloss Top Coat around edge.  

  6. Clean with N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution and an Expert Touch Nail Wipe. Apply ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil to each nail and massage it in.  


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Gel Nail Art Tutorial: French Tips with alllll the Bling

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