How To Apply Multi Color Negative Space Nails
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Difficulty
Moderate
Time required
45 Minutes
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est. $5 / Mani
Can't decide on one color? Why not use both! Here's an easy peasy dip tutorial to create a multi-color negative space mani.
PRO TIP: Make sure you thoroughly prep nails to ensure adhesion & long-lasting wear! Push back cuticles, create a rough texture on the nail plate by filing, and sanitize thoroughly.
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Step 1
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- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond to all fingernails
Step 2
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- Apply a thin coat of Base to the entire nail surface, stroking out towards the tip of the nail
- Quickly dip the nail into choice of acrylic color powder stopping when nail is about 1/3rd of the way covered
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 3
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- While the nail is still wet dip the nail into a separate container containing Base & Finish, stopping before the the cuticle line to leave space for the third color
- Dip the nail into the last acrylic color powder of choice to fully cover the nail plate
Step 4
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- Repeat for more coverage
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
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Step 5
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- Apply Step 3 Activator onto the nail and allow a few minutes for powder to harden
- Then use our coarse grit buffer to even out the preferred thickness of the nails and the 240 grit buffer to smooth the nail surface
Step 6
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- Wash hands and nails thoroughly or wipe with alcohol
- Apply another coat of Activator and allow 3-4 minutes for Activator to completely dry
PRO TIP: Make sure nails are completely dry before moving to the next step!
Step 7
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- Apply a coat of Sealer in quick thin strokes
- Allow 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 8
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- Apply a coat of Sealer in quick thin strokes
- Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry
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