Smoky Gray Nails: Marbled Smoky Nail Art Made Easy
Difficulty
Easy
Time required
1 Hour
Salon price 
Est. $65 / Mani
DipWell price
Est. $4 / Mani
Step 1
- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond and allow it to dry completely.
Step 2
- Apply a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip fingernail into Base & Finish powder.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
Step 3
- Tap finger to remove loose powder. Follow by using a pointed tool, like a toothpick or Jelly Pusher, to clean around the cuticles. Then use a fluffy brush to sweep off any excess powder from the nail surface.
Step 4
- Apply a second coat of Step 2 Base to the entire nail, and immediately dip fingernail into JL09.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
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Step 5
- Tap finger to remove loose powder, then use a pointed tool, like a toothpick or Jelly Pusher, to clean around the cuticles. Use a fluffy brush to sweep off the excess powder from the nail surface.
Step 6
- In a shallow container, pour some Base & Finish powder. Add a couple small dollops of CL64.
- Using a pointed tool, gently swirl CL64 into the Base & Finish powder.
Step 7
- Apply a coat of Step 2 Base to the entire nail, then gently lay the nail into the swirled dip powder.
Step 8
- Apply another thin coat of Step 2 Base to the entire nail and immediately dip into Base & Finish powder.
Step 9
- Apply Step 3 Activator to the entire nail, and allow a few minutes for the dip blend to harden.
Step 10
- File and buff nail to achieve desired nail shape and smoothness.
Step 11
- Wash hands or use a lint-free wipe saturated in alcohol to wipe the nails clean from filing debris.
Step 12
- Apply a coat of Step 4 Sealer to the entire nail and allow it to dry for 1-2 minutes.
Step 13
- Apply a second coat of Step 3 Activator and allow it to dry for 5 full minutes.
PRO TIP: If you live in a humid climate, you may need to increase your dry time.
Step 14
- 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 15
- Apply a coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 2-3 minutes for nails to dry.
Step 16
- 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 consecutive coats of Sealer as this will prevent even drying & may result in a gummy mani.
Finish!
- Get smoke effect nails with this dip nail tutorial. A coat of our gray Jelly dip powder layers beautifully with marbled black dip powder for a hazy, hot mani!
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