Muted Mosaic Nail Art

HOW-TO STEPS

• 1

  Prep the nails. CND® recommends using the P.E.P. Technique to ensure CND® SHELLAC® adheres properly to the natural nail plate. P.E.P. stands for Perform a Manicure, Eliminate Surface Contaminants and Purify Nail Plate Layers.

• 2

  Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.

• 3

  Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC™ Cashmere Wrap. Cure for 1 minute.

• 4

  Dispense a small amount of SHELLAC™ Winter Nights, Radiant Chill, Mystic Slate and Cashmere Wrap into a mixing tray.

• 5

  Create hexagon shapes with a detail brush, starting in the top right corner with SHELLAC™ Radiant Chill. Cure for 1 minute.

• 6

  Repeat with SHELLAC™ Winter Nights, Cashmere Wrap and Mystic slate, staggering the colors down the nail in alternating hexagon shapes. Cure each layer for 1 minute.

• 7

  Use a flat edge brush and SHELLAC™ Black Pool to line the lower edge of each hexagon, feathering outward to create shaded dimension.

• 8

  Repeat this process with SHELLAC™ Cream Puff along the inner edges of the hexagons, feathering inward. To help blend the color, use a small amount of 99% Isopropyl Alcohol as needed. Cure for 1 minute.

• 9

  Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure for 1 minute.

• 10

  Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film