Check Me Out

Plum and berry checkerboard nails worth toasting to.

Get the Look

Step 1
Begin by prepping nails following our lacquer prep basics. Gently roll all lacquer bottles for 30-60 seconds to thoroughly blend ingredients. Apply one coat of Natural Nail Base Coat and let it dry for 1-2 minutes.
Step 2
Apply a thin coat of Every Month is Oktoberfest. Allow to dry for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Apply a second coat of Every Month is Oktoberfest for full opacity. Allow to dry for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Apply a coat of OPI Top Coat. Allow to Dry for 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Apply a coat of OPI Matte Top Coat. Allow to dry 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
With OPI Top Coat and a detail brush, create a triangle at the cuticle of the nail pointing towards the center.
Step 7
Extend the triangle upward to form a diamond at the center of the nail, then repeat once more toward the free edge.
Step 8
Complete the checker pattern by adding matching diamonds along both sides of the nail. Allow to fully dry.
Step 9
Apply Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil to the base of each nail and massage in.