A SMALL RITUAL. A LITTLE COLOR.
Do It Yourself.
Make time for a simple polish look. Start with one of three approachable guides and make it your own.
This is a simplified regular-polish interpretation, not an exact tutorial for the image’s finish or extensions.
YOUR AT-HOME PLAN
A tiny daisy accent
A simple dotted flower using regular polish. Try one accent nail before decorating the whole set.
- Difficulty
- Some practice
- Estimated time
- 35–50 minutes, plus drying time
What you’ll need
- Nail file
- Pastel regular polish
- White and yellow regular polish
- Small dotting tool
- Compatible base coat and top coat
Use suitable products you already have, following the directions on each label.
ONE SMALL STEP AT A TIME
From prep to polish
- Prepare your nails and apply a base coat, following the product directions.
- Paint a thin pastel base. Add another thin layer only if needed, allowing drying time between coats.
- On one dry accent nail, place five small white dots in a ring using a dotting tool. Leave room for a tiny center.
- Once the white dots have set, add a small yellow center. Keep polish amounts small so the detail can dry evenly.
- Allow the accent to dry as directed before adding a compatible top coat with a light touch.
A little extra help
- Choose just one flower per accent nail for a quieter look.
- Test the dot size on a practice surface before touching the nail.