Feathered Fall

Alisha Rimando

Alisha Rimando, recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training and education, is the featured artist in many training videos, including hosting the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD Series. Here, Alisha creates a striking nail art design in 9 simple steps using a series of gel polish colors, a striper brush and gold foil transfer paper.

PRODUCTS USED

  • Artistic Nail Design Bonding Gel
  • LED / UV Lamp
  • Nude Gel Polish for Base Color
  • Selection of Chosen Gel Polish Colors
  • Striper Brush
  • Glossing Gel Top Coat
  • Nail Surface Cleanser
  • Lint-free Wipes
  • 100/180-Grit Effect Buffer
  • Gold Foil
  • Revive Cuticle Oil

STEPS

Apply Bonding Gel, then cure in the LED lamp, for 5-seconds.

Apply The Original, then cure in the LED lamp for 30-seconds. Repeat for the 2nd coat.

Apply Treasure Beyond Measure using the Artistic striper brush. Repeat with Taupe Of The A-List, Love To Be Lavish & Excess is Success, then cure in the LED lamp for 30-seconds.

Apply Glossing Gel, then cure in the LED lamp for 30-seconds. Don’t forget to cleanse with Nail Surface Cleanser & a lint-free wipe

Remove shine using the 100/180-grit Effect Buffer.

Cleanse with Nail Surface Cleanser & a lint-free wipe.

Apply Glossing Gel, then cure in the LED lamp for 30-seconds. Don’t forget to cleanse with Nail Surface Cleanser & a lint-free wipe.

Press foil onto the nail & quickly pull away leaving foiled design.

Apply Glossing Gel to the foiled design, then cure in the LED Cure lamp for 30-seconds.

Cleanse with Nail Surface 7 Cleanser & a lint-free wipe.

Finish with Revive Cuticle Oil massaged into the surrounding skin.

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Prep Apply a thin, even coat of HD Pro “Matt It!” Cure for 60-seconds.

Use the HD Pro Long liner brush and HD Pro Art Gel in “Graphite” to create a wavy line. Cure for 30-seconds, then rub line with a dusting brush.