In Episode 3 of our Hand-Painted Nail Design Series, award-winning nail artist Margarita Yutsaytis takes your skills to the next level with an advanced tropical flower nail design. Building on the transparent layering techniques taught in Episodes 1 and 2, this tutorial focuses on more intricate brushwork, bolder color placement, and refined petal structure to create a striking, realistic tropical bloom.

Margarita layers rich tones of coral, fuchsia, and golden yellow with precision, bringing depth and vibrancy to each petal. She emphasizes how color contrast and layering transparent shades can elevate your hand-painted nail art to a professional level.

This tropical flower design pairs beautifully with previous episodes, allowing you to create cohesive, showstopping sets. Margarita’s advice? “Push yourself. Don’t be afraid of complexity, it’s where your style truly develops.”

Watch now and master the techniques that bring tropical nail art to life.