How to Create a Terrazzo Nail Art Dip Mani
Difficulty
Difficult
Time required
1 Hour
Salon price 
est. $60
DipWell price
est. $7
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.
You will need the following:
Step 1
- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond to all fingernails.
Step 2
- Repeat with another coat of Step 2 Base and NA-21.
- Paint a thin layer of Step 3 Activator and allow nails to dry. Curing this layer before applying your Terrazzo design will prevent colors from bleeding.
Step 3
- Prep your space by gathering your color powders, and laying out a small square of foil.
- Dab a bit of Step 2 Base onto foil and use an orangewood stick to dot Base onto the nail.
Step 4
- Gently pour over CL-12 onto the wet Base, then tap nail to remove excess powder
- Repeat process to create more Terrazzo shapes and brush off excess powder between shade applications.
- Repeat process to create more Terrazzo shapes and brush off excess powder between shade applications.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied. Also make sure to tap off excess powder in between coats!
Step 5
- Add a coat of Step 2 Base over the entire nail, and dip immediately into Base & Finish powder.Then brush away 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 6
- 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 7
- Wash hands and nails thoroughly or wipe with alcohol
PRO TIP: Make sure nails are completely dry before moving to the next step!
Step 8
- Apply another coat of Activator and allow 3-4 minutes for Activator to completely dry.
Step 9
- Apply a coat of Sealer in quick thin strokes
- Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry
- Repeat for super shiny nails
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Finish!
- Now go forth and enjoy this subtle, colorful mani!
