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Summer Hautewave Matte Nail Art

With bold bling and a crisp matte finish, these neon orange nails with nail charms demand a flex.

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Step by Step

  1. Step 1

    Before You Begin: Prep those nails! Follow Powder Perfection prep basics.

  2. Step 2

    Fill cups for dispensing powder in Flex on the Beach and Clear Color Set.

  3. Step 3

    Apply one coat of Powder Perfection Base Coat to the nail leaving the perimeter free. Immediately dip the nail in Powder Perfection Flex on the Beach.

    Pro Tip: Lightly brush away excess with a cosmetic brush between coats to prevent powder from contaminating the base coat.

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  4. Step 4

    Apply one coat of Powder Perfection Base Coat to the entire nail. Immediately dip the nail in Powder Perfection Flex on the Beach.

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  5. Step 5

    Apply one coat of Powder Perfection Base Coat and immediately dip in Powder Perfection Clear Set Powder. Lightly brush away excess with a cosmetic brush. Apply a generous coat of Powder Perfection Activator and allow to dry for 1-2 minutes (4 minutes for international).

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  6. Step 6

    Refine the shape as needed working from an Edge 180 File. Buff the nail with the 100 grit side of the Flex 100/180 Buffer, Cleanse the nail thoroughly with an Expert Touch Nail Wipe and N.A.S. 99.

  7. Step 7

    Apply a coat of GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat. Cure for 30 seconds in an OPI LED Light. Apply a coat of GelColor Stay Matte Top Coat. Cure for 30 seconds in an OPI LED Light. Cleanse with N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution and an Expert Touch Nail Wipe.

  8. Step 8

    Using a nail piercing tool or an e-file fitted with a fine hole bit drill a small hole in the tip of the nail. Open a jump ring with pliers and add a letter to the ring. Slip the ring into the hole and close the ring with pliers to add the nail charms.

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  9. Step 9

    Apply ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil to each nail and massage in.

Video Tutorial

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