Nail How-to: Blue Ombre Scroll Nail

By Lauren Salapatek | 06/15/2012 10:53:00 AM

 

Using just two of OPI Gelcolors—Russian Navy (blue) and Suzi Says Feng Shui! (white)—you can create this scroll design on top of a blue ombre nail. For the past month, MODERN has been posting various OPI nail step-by-steps like Criss-Cross nails, Flame and Marbelized nails, and Blue Moon nails—which is one out of three special how-tos we are posting in anticipation of the new Spiderman movie, The Amazing Spiderman, coming out in theaters July 3.

About OPI Gel Color: Officially launched in October 2011, OPI introduced their brand of UV manicures. With a total of 30 Gelcolor Colors available for application. Gelcolor by OPI infuses 6th generation advanced gel polymer chemistry with LED technology. Fully cured from foundation to finish in four minutes per set, Gel Color lasts on nails for two weeks and can be removed in minutes.

Criss Cross Marbleized Nail Flames Blue Moon

STEPS FOR "SCROLL" NAILS:

Step 1: Polish on two coats Russian Navy to half the nail. Cure each coat for 30 seconds.

Step 2: Fade Suzi says Feng Shui! from free-edge to middle of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds. remove residue with Nail Whipe and Nail Antiseptic Spray (N.A.S. 99).

Step 3: Using a fine point brush, create scroll art with Alpine Snow. Cure 30 seconds.

Step 4: Polish on Top Coat. Cure 30 seconds. Remove residue with Nail Wipe and N.A.S 99.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lauren Salapatek

Lauren Salapatek LAUREN SALAPATEK, ASSOCIATE EDITOR FOR MODERN SALON/SALON TODAY/FIRST CHAIR

Since January 2010, Lauren has worked at Modern Salon Media covering salon style, product and beauty trends, business editorial and more for both print and online content.

For MODERN SALON magazine, she compiles the Style Watch, Priority Male, Proview, Ask the Experts, Product Spotlight, Modern Salon Learning and Goods. For MODERNSALON.COM, Lauren handles posting blogs and articles, the Products section, and she frequently writes product reviews.

For SALON TODAY, she generates most of the Check In section: Service Spotlight, Action Graph, Marketing and Products. Lauren also generates content targeted at a student audience for FIRST CHAIR. Check out her blog and photography at: modernsalon.com/blogs/editors/lauren-salapatek.

 


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