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Outta Your Shell

Try this tortoise-toned twist on a classic look.

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Step by Step

  1. Step 1

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Prep those nails! Follow our OPI Lacquer prep basics. Apply one coat of Infinite Shine Gel-like Base Coat and allow to dry.

  2. Step 2

    Apply a thin coat of Ready Sunset Glow. Allow to dry for 1-2 minutes. Repeat for coverage.

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  3. Step 3

    Dip a detail brush in Not Afraid of the Dark and create irregular shapes on the nail. Allow to dry for 1-2 minutes.

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  4. Step 4

    Place 2-3 drops of Infinite Shine Gel-like Base Coat and mix with 2-3 drops of Full of Glambition to create a sheer shade. Apply overlapping spots to the nail to create added dimension. Repeat this step with Not Afraid of the Dark and apply overlapping spots to the nail. Allow to dry for 1-2 minutes.

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  5. Step 5

    Mix several drops of Base Coat with a small amount of Ready, Sunset, Glow to create a sheer shade and apply over the entire nail. Allow to dry 1-2 minutes.

    PRO TIP: Mix a few drops of any shade into an older, partially full bottle of Base Coat to keep your sheer shades ready to use!

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  6. Step 6

    Apply a layer of Infinite Shine Gel-like Top Coat. Allow to dry. Apply ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil to each cuticle and massage in.

Video Tutorial

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Infinite Shine Nail Art

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