Cheetah Print Nails with Gold Foil
Difficulty
Moderate
Time required
1 Hour
Salon price 
Est. $53+ / Mani
DipWell price
Est. $4.50 / Mani
Gold foil & a square of aluminum foil. You can pick up gold foil online or at your local craft store!
Step 1
- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond. Allow 1-2 minutes for bond to dry completely.
Step 2
- Apply a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip fingernail, at an angle, into dip powder. Here we are using the shade NA-21. The rest of the nails were dipped into NA-10.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
Step 3
- Tap finger to remove loose powder, and use a fluffy brush to sweep off excess powder.
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Step 4
- 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 5
- On a small piece of foil add a couple drops of Step 2 Base.
Step 6
- Use a pointed tool, like an orange wood stick, to apply Step 2 Base in the shape of a spot. Add a gold foil flake to the wet Step 2 Base. Repeat to create more spots, and be sure to work one spot at a time.
Step 7
- Use Step 2 Base to outline the gold foil spots. Use a small scoop to pour CL-12 over the wet base. Repeat until all spots are complete, making sure to remove loose powder after each outline by tapping finger.
Step 8
- Apply another coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip fingernail, at an angle, into Base & Finish powder.
Step 9
- Apply Step 3 Activator, and allow 3-5 minutes for dip powder to harden.
PRO TIP: If you live in a humid climate, you may need to increase your dry time.
Step 10
- File & buff the nails until you’ve achieved the desired shape and smoothness.
Step 11
- Wash hands or use a lint-free wipe saturated in alcohol to wipe nails clean.
PRO TIP: Make sure nails are completely dry before moving to the next step!
Step 12
- Apply a second coat of Step 3 Activator. Allow 3-5 minutes for nails to dry.
PRO TIP: If you live in a humid climate, you may need to increase your dry time.
Step 13
- Apply a thin coat of Step 4 Sealer in thin quick strokes. Allow 2-3 minutes for nails to dry.
- Apply a final coat of Step 4 Sealer, making sure to seal in the free edges. Allow 3-5 minutes for nails to dry completely.
PRO TIP: Don't apply more than 2 coats of Sealer as this will prevent even drying & may result in a gummy mani.
Finish!
Cheetah nails are easy with dip powder. This feline-inspired tutorial shows you how to create a cheetah print nail design, using gold foil for a glam dip mani.
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