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Give it a Swirl

Linework nail art on point. Sharp lines paint an optical nail-lusion.

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Step by Step

  1. Step 1

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Prep those nails! Follow our OPI PRO Salon Service Nail Prep Step-by-Steps. Apply a coat of GelColor Super Base Base Coat and cure for 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light Gel Lamp.

  2. Step 2

    Apply a thin coat of Alpine Snow® to the nail. Cure for 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light. Repeat for coverage.

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  3. Step 3

    Dip a detail brush in BlackOnyx® / Lady in Black and create a partial oval shape, thicken the line at the top of the curve as it descends down and off the nail. Flashcure for 5 seconds.

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  4. Step 4

    With a detail brush and Black Onyx® / Lady inBlack, create a second curved line in the center curving away from the first. Thicken the line, tapering thin at the end. Flash cure for 5 seconds.

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  5. Step 5

    Create additional curved lines moving outward from the larger oval. Thicken the lines consistently to create the optical illusion. Flashcure as needed.

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  6. Step 6

    Create additional lines radiating up from the smaller oval. Cure for 30 seconds.

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  7. Step 7

    Apply a coat of GelColor Super Gloss Top Coat and cure for 30 seconds. Remove gel residue with a nail wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99 Nail Cleansing Solution. Apply ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil to the base of each nail and massage in.

Video Tutorial

Give it a Swirl Pro GelColor Nail Art Video

GelColor Nail Art

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