Bubble Grunge

Begin by prepping nails using our salon pro basics.

Pour Powder Perfection in Bubblegum Goth into a dip tray. Add small spots of Totally Red-ical to the surface and gently stir to create a marble pattern.

Apply a thin coat of Powder Perfection Base Coat, leaving a thin perimeter at the cuticle line. Immediately dip the tip of the nail into the tray at a 45° angle to create a french smile line using the powder mixture, then dip/pour over Put it in Neutral. Lightly brush away excess powder with a clean cosmetic brush.

Apply a thin coat of Powder Perfection Base Coat to the nail. Immediately dip the tip of the nail into the tray at a 45° angle to create a french smile line using the powder mixture again, then dip/pour over Put it in Neutral a second time. Lightly brush away excess powder with a clean cosmetic brush.

Apply a thin coat of Powder Perfection Base Coat to the nail. Immediately dip/pour Clear Set Powder. Lightly brush away excess powder with a clean cosmetic brush.

Apply a coat of activator, ensuring you cap the edge. Allow to dry 3-4 minutes.

Refine the shape as needed starting with a 180-grit file. Buff the nail with a 100/180-grit buffer, followed by a 220-grit buffer. Brush away any dust and cleanse with a nail wipe saturated in N.A.S. 99.

Apply a thin coat of GelColor Super Base Base Coat to nails. Cure for 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light.

Dip a detail brush in GelColor Black Onyx and outline the smile line. Cure for 30 seconds.

Using Black Onyx, create a tribal pattern on the nail. Cure for 30 seconds. Remove the gel residue with a nail wipe saturated in N.A.S. 99.

Apply a drop of Powder Perfection Base Coat to areas where pearls will be applied, then use a crystal applicator to place the pearls in the wet base coat. Allow to dry 1-2 minutes.

Apply a thin coat of GelColor Super Gloss Top Coat. Cure for 30 seconds.

Remove gel residue with a nail wipe saturated in N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution, then apply Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil to the base of each nail and massage in.