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On Pur-pose Matte Nail Art

Revamp your classic gel nail polish nail art look with a french manicure twist to multi-colored matte nails for the summer with our step-by-step.

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Step by Step

  1. Step 1

    Apply 1 coat of OPI GelColor Stay Classic or Stay Strong Base Coat. Cure for 30 seconds in the OPI LED Lamp.

  2. Step 2

    Remove excess product from the bottle brush of OPI GelColor Alpine Snow® and dry brush a swoosh of color to over two-thirds of the right side of the nail. Repeat creating a smaller swoosh on the left side. Cure for 30 seconds.

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  3. Step 3

    Apply dots of OPI GelColor Don't Wait. Create. over the white swooshes. Do not cure.

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  4. Step 4

    Using the flat of an oval brush dipped in N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution. Press lightly into the drops of color to create a marble pattern. Cure for 30 seconds.

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  5. Step 5

    Repeat steps 2 and 3 with OPI GelColor Go to Grape Lengths.

    Pro Tip: For added dimension, use a detail brush to refine or diffuse the marble pattern.

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  6. Step 6

    Apply one coat of OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat. Cure for 30 seconds. Using OPI GelColor Stay Matte Top Coat apply over the marble pattern only. Cure for 30 seconds.

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  7. Step 7

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

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