THE NAIL FILE
OPI NAIL LACQUER IN BUBBLE
BATH + OPI NAIL LACQUER IN
LOVE IS IN THE BARE
opi.com
LIGHT ELEGANCE 1-STEP
LEXY LINE IN CLEAR +
LIGHT ELEGANCE 1-STEP
LEXY LINE IN PINK
lightelegance.com
BIO SCULPTURE EVO GEL POLISH
IN ALYSSA + BIO SCULPTURE
EVO GLOSS TOP COAT
biosculpturegel.com
A Kiss of Color
Goodbye, nail art. Hello, natural nails.
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Glazed donut nails, lip gloss nails, naked nails—no matter what
you call them, natural-looking shades are clearly on trend.
Help your clients achieve the look with these tips from your nail
pro peers.
"Clip dead cuticles away and
ensure the polish or acrylic
being used is sheer. If you're
using polish, apply one or
two thin coats. If you're using
acrylic, a smooth application
is necessary for the perfect
outcome."
—Sequoyah Matoaka, owner of
Beautifully Blessed Beauty Bar
"Finish the nail set with a
quality ultra-shine topcoat
and use cuticle oil to nish
the set. Rub the oil in and
always advise your clients
on the importance of using
cuticle oil daily."
—Matoaka
"Almost all my enhancement
clients have been wearing
'bare' nails for more than 25
years. I achieve this look by
applying a custom-blended
hard gel as a natural nail
overlay, allowing my clients to
grow into their ideal length."
—Jaime Schrabeck, owner
of Precision Nails
"Choose a sheer or semi-sheer
shade. If you have a nude
shade that you love, mix it
with a topcoat to create your
own sheer version to achieve
the desired look."
—Lia Smith, OPI North
America Education Manager
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