Get This Look.

Do It Yourself

A regular-polish interpretation, not an exact recipe for the reference image.

Beginner · 20–30 minutes, plus drying time

Prep & Care

Start with clean, dry tools and gently shaped nails. Leave living cuticle skin intact.

Nails · Your at-home checklist

These are supplies and techniques to look for, not product recommendations or promises of an exact match.

• Nail file
• Regular nail polish in your chosen shade
• Compatible base coat and top coat
• Small cleanup brush and the remover recommended for your polish

Steps

1. Start with clean, dry nails, following the preparation directions on your polish. Gently file the free edge to your preferred shape.
2. Apply a thin base coat according to its label. Keep the product on the nail surface.
3. Apply a thin layer of color, working from the center toward each side. Allow the label’s recommended drying time.
4. Add a second thin coat if needed for even coverage. Tidy stray polish using your cleanup brush and suitable remover.
5. Finish with a compatible top coat and allow enough time for all layers to dry before using your hands.

Tips

• Rest your painting hand on a table for more control.
• Two thin coats usually give you more control than one thick coat. Follow the product’s directions.

Aftercare

Follow each product’s drying and removal directions. Avoid using nails as tools; use hand or cuticle products only as their labels direct.