Black Ombre Nails For New Year's Eve
Difficulty
Easy
Time required
45 Minutes
Salon price 
Est. $60 / Mani
DipWell price
Est. $5 / Mani
Large nail glitter! We recommend Cacee's Nail Art Glitter for the perfect large glitter accents. They have a wide range of glitter to mix & match your mani.
Step 1
- Apply a thin coat of Step 1 Bond. Allow it to dry completely.
Step 2
- Apply a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip finger at an angle into color powder of choice. Here we are using CL64.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
Step 3
- Carefully apply a second coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip finger at an angle into color powder. Repeat for more coverage.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 4
- Apply another coat of Step 2 Base. Then using a fluffy eyeshadow brush, tap GL12 onto the top of the nail plate.
- Create a gradient of glitter cascading downwards. Use a fluffy brush to dust off any excess powder.
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Step 5
- Apply another coat of Step 2 Base & use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to sprinkle the larger glitter to accent the design.
- Use any chunky glitter of your choice. Here, we are using Cacee’s #199. Use a pointed tool to press down any glitter standing up.
- Pour Base & Finish over the remaining wet Step 2 Base.
Step 6
- Repeat to build the gradient.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 7
- Carefully apply Step 2 Base over the entire nail & immediately pour Base & Finish onto nail to seal the glitter.
Step 8
- Apply Step 3 Activator and allow 3-5 minutes for powder to harden.
- Buff and shape nails to your desired shape and finish.
Step 9
- Wash hands or use a lint free wipe saturated in alcohol to wipe the nails clean.
PRO TIP: Make sure nails are completely dry before moving to the next step!
Step 10
- Apply a second coat of Step 3 Activator. Allow 3-5 minutes for nails to dry.
Step 11
- Apply Step 4 Sealer in thin quick strokes and allow 2-3 minutes for nails to dry.
Step 12
- Apply a second coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 3-5 minutes for nails to dry.
PRO TIP: Don't apply more than 2 coats of Sealer as this will prevent even drying & may result in a gummy mani.
Finish!
- Ring in the New Year with a new mani!
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