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Power of Hue: A Smiley Face Nail Art Tutorial

This summer, stamp nails with positive vibes and positive vibes only. Using a mix of vibrant shades from our Power of Hue Collection and a pencil eraser, this DIY smiley face technique will show the world how happy hue are inside and out. Hot tip! We used Infinite Shine for its long lasting staying power and extra shiny wear because this is a look that deserves its moment.

Products Needed:

Round pencil eraser

Detail Brush

OPI Infinite Shine Primer

OPI Infinite Shine Go to Grape Lengths

OPI Infinite Shine Feel Bluetiful

OPI Infinite Shine Exercise Your Brights

OPI Infinite Shine Mango For It

OPI Infinite Shine Bee Unapologetic

OPI Infinite Shine Alpine Snow®

OPI Infinite Shine Gloss

OPI Pro Spa Nail & Cuticle Oil

Bring the look to life:

1. Prep nails (trim and/or file, push back cuticles, and buff), then apply one coat of Infinite Shine Primer. Allow to dry.

2. Apply two coats of Infinite Shine Alpine Snow®. Allow each coat to dry.


3. Use a pencil eraser and Infinite Shine Go To Grape Lengths to stamp a large dot at the cuticle line. Clean eraser with lacquer remover between stamps.


4. Repeat step 3 stamping additional dots of Infinite Shine Feel Bluetiful, Exercise Your Brights, Mango For It, and Bee Unapologetic to cover the remainder of the nail. Allow to dry.


5. Use a detail brush and Infinite Shine Alpine Snow® to create dots for eyes and a smile. Allow to dry.



6. Apply a coat of Infinite Shine Gloss. Once nails are dry, massage cuticle oil into each nail bed.

Make your nails say cheese on Instagram–show off your huenique mani by tagging us at @opi and using #OPIPowerOfHue to be featured!