Negative Space Nails - Fall Nail Ideas
Difficulty
Moderate
Time required
45 Minutes
Salon price 
Est. $90 / Mani
DipWell price
Est. $3 / Mani
Some nail tape! (or regular tape if you prefer) This is integral to having a clean and straight line down the middle of your nails. There are plain ones and colorful ones but they are a must have in this nail application. Unless, of course, you are a nail superstar & acrylic dipping is one of your strong suits.
Step 1
- Apply a thin coat of Step 1 Bond. Allow it to dry completely.
Step 2
- Place a strip of nail tape slightly off center to create a barrier for the nail art. Make sure it’s not directly on the center line!
- Place it so the edge of the nail tape is on the center of the nail.
Step 3
- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base on the larger exposed side of the nail bed, then immediately pour over color powder of choice. Here we are using CL-01.
PRO TIP: You don't have to use the same colors we did! Use whatever color you like.
Step 4
- Tap finger to rid of loose powder and use a fluffy brush to sweep off excess powder.
- Repeat for more coverage.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
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Step 5
- Carefully remove nail tape & then apply Step 3 Activator.
- Allow a few minutes for powder to harden.
Step 6
- Buff and shape the edge of the nail art to create a sharp line.
Step 7
- Carefully paint a layer of Base onto the bare nail plate & immediately dip into Base & Finish.
- Tap finger to rid of loose powder & use a fluffy brush to sweep of excess powder.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 8
- Repeat to match the thickness of the color acrylic powder.
Step 9
- Apply Step 3 Activator, allow 3-5 minutes for nails to harden.
- Then buff & shape nails to your desired finish.
Step 10
- 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 11
- Apply a second coat of Step 3 Activator.
- Allow 3-5 minutes for nails to harden.
Step 12
- Paint a coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 2-3 minutes for nails to dry.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 13
- Paint another coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 2-3 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!
- Play around with different negative space designs!
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