The Art of Loving: Nail Art by Carlos Bello
Carlos Bello
Nail artist Carlos Bello, based in Mexico City, found his inspiration in self-love, and in how, despite scars, intense heartbeats, and all the emotions that come with loving, our hearts always find a way to keep shining for ourselves. This design represents a heart healing its wounds, glowing in its brightest moments, and ready to give and receive the love we truly deserve.
PRODUCTS USED
- Base color gel polish
- Matte top gel
- Black gel polish
- White gel paint
- Top coat
- Glitter (loose or gel glitter)
- Gold foil flakes
- Flat / cat-tongue brush (for blending)
- Liner brush (for lettering “LOVE”)
- UV/LED lamp
STEPS
Apply your base color, seal with matte top gel, and cure for 60 seconds.
Paint half of a heart using black gel polish.
Blend toward the center with a flat (cat tongue) brush to create the softer half. Cure for 30 seconds.
Apply glitter to one half of the heart and cure for 30 seconds.
Place gold foil flakes on the other half.
Remove excess, seal with matte top gel, and cure for 60 seconds.
Mix one drop of top coat + white gel paint and write “LOVE.” Cure for 60 seconds.
Final Look.
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