08
Jun

How to...Tortoiseshell

With the NEW Peacci Tortie Nail Art Kit, you can create the most trending nail art design at home! 

STEP 1

Prepare your nail plate by removing cuticles (see our Essentials Manicure tutorial)

STEP 2

Apply 2-in-1 Base Coat to prep and strengthen nails, and improve polish longevity.

STEP 3

Mix 3 blobs of 2-in-1 Base Coat and 1 of Papaya together to create a semi-translucent colour.

STEP 4

With a Round Gel Brush, apply the mixture as one coat all over the nail and allow it to dry for 2-3 minutes.

STEP 5

Mix 2 blobs of 2-in-1 Base Coat and 1 of Cacao together.

STEP 6

With the same Round Gel Brush, start dabbing the mixture randomly to create tortoise shell shapes and let it dry for 30 seconds.

STEP 7

Create the same mix of 2-in-1 Base Coat and Cacao again and repeat step 6, this time focusing on dabbing on top of the designs you’ve just created. Allow the polish to dry for 30 seconds.

STEP 8

Mix 3 blobs of 2-in-1 Base Coat and 1 of Jet Black together.

STEP 9

Lightly dab the mixture on top of the pattern that you’ve created but this time create a smaller pattern for a shadow effect. Let it dry for 30 sec.

STEP 10

Create the same mix of 2-in-1 Base Coat and Jet Black again and repeat step 9. Let it dry for 30 sec.

STEP 11

Apply Gel'ous Top Coat to seal and protect your design for up to 7 days, and give it a glossy gel-like finish!

 

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