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January 14, 2015

French Valentine’s Day Mani by essie

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essie ballet slippers, fiesta and lollipop

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2 Apply a coast of essie First Base Base Coat allowing each nail to dry. Layer 2 coats of essie Ballet Slippers on all 10 nails.
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Apply a coat of essie Fiesta to the top half of the nail, closest to the tip, in the shape of 2 circles (like the top of a heart). Make sure to wait 2 minutes for it to dry thoroughly.

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With essie Lollipop, follow the same lines as Fiesta, leaving enough pink peeking though so it looks like double hearts. Finish with a coast of Good to Go Top Coat.

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French Valentine’s Day Mani by essie

Roses are red, violets are blue, we found the perfect Valentine’s Day nail look for you—and your client. This festive French mani from essie is perfect for the client looking for more than a basic two-coat polish. Incorporating shades of light pink, fuchsia and salacious red, you can craft a simple, yet sweet nail look she is sure to love. Michele Saunders, an L.A. based manicurist know her for A-list celebrity following, shows you how!

HOW-TO STEPS

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    1

    essie ballet slippers, fiesta and lollipop

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    2

    Apply a coast of essie First Base Base Coat allowing each nail to dry. Layer 2 coats of essie Ballet Slippers on all 10 nails.

  • close formula
    3

    Apply a coat of essie Fiesta to the top half of the nail, closest to the tip, in the shape of 2 circles (like the top of a heart). Make sure to wait 2 minutes for it to dry thoroughly.

  • close formula
    4

    With essie Lollipop, follow the same lines as Fiesta, leaving enough pink peeking though so it looks like double hearts. Finish with a coast of Good to Go Top Coat.

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