Crystal Magic
Shin Ji Min
If you’re looking for the ultimate holiday nail inspiration, Shin Ji Min from Korea has delivered a look that combines elegance, sparkle, and artful details. Her shimmering silver almond nails are a statement in themselves, but it’s the intricate additions that truly make this design stand out.
![Tag That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-9](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-9.jpg)
PRODUCTS USED
- Nail File
- DGEL Signature Fit Base Gel
- DGEL Signature Top Gel
- DGEL Pumpin Clear Gel (BIO, MID, SIC)
- DGEL Mini Bold Gemstone Series Tint & Magnet Gel (MP.309)
- DGEL x JINI Painting Color Gel (PJ008)
- DGEL Disney Trend Color Gel (DT.11)
- DGEL It’s Jini Brush (1 Liner, Gradation)
- DGEL Gel Cleaner
- DGEL Brush Cleaner
- Embellishments
- Dust Brush
- Tweezers
- DGEL LED Lamp
STEPS
![Tag That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-1](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-1.jpg)
Buff the shine off of the nail tip.
![Tag That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-2](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-2.jpg)
Apply Signature Fit Base Gel then cure.
![Tag That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-3](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-3.jpg)
Apply DGEL DT.11 or a soft white gel polish and cure.
![Tag That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-4](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-4.jpg)
Apply MP.309 or a silver gel polish on the lower third of the nail and fade up the nail with a graduation brush.
![That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-5](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-5.jpg)
Swirl a liner brush with black gel polish into a bead of clear builder gel to create a marble effect. Attach to the nail and cure.
![Tag That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-6](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-6.jpg)
Add embellishments on the marble ball using Pumping clear gel SIC type then cure.
![Tag That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-7](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-7.jpg)
Add a chain of embellishments around the ball with clear gel and cure.
![Tag That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-8](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-8.jpg)
Secure additional embellishments in various shapes and sizes with gel and cure.
![Tag That Trend Crystal Magic Shin Ji Min Step-9](https://glossarylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GL-TTT-Crystal-Magic-Step-9.jpg)
Apply Signature Fit Non-wipe 8 Top Gel then cure.