Ink strokes on ivory.

Creamy ivory nails with one thin black diagonal brushstroke across each surface, alternating the stroke direction subtly. Use a nearly unloaded fine brush for the black stroke and stop after one clean diagonal instead of retracing it repeatedly. The reference uses medium square nails; adapt the proportions to your own nails when planning the look.

Shape: Square
Length: Medium
Style: Nail art
Color story: Black & White

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At Salon · How to Ask

shape: Square
length: Medium
base: Creamy ivory nails with one thin black diagonal brushstroke across each surface, alternating the stroke direction subtly
color: Black / White
technique: Nail art
finish: Compare the finish with the reference
accents: Creamy ivory nails with one thin black diagonal brushstroke across each surface, alternating the stroke direction subtly
complexity: Detailed finish: discuss method and timing with your nail artist

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I would like medium square nails inspired by this reference: creamy ivory nails with one thin black diagonal brushstroke across each surface, alternating the stroke direction subtly. Use a nearly unloaded fine brush for the black stroke and stop after one clean diagonal instead of retracing it repeatedly. Please adapt the proportions to my nails, compare color samples and confirm the technique, time and price before starting.

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At Home · Do It Yourself

Intermediate · 35–60 minutes, plus drying

Products & tools

Regular air-dry polish
Base coat and top coat
Nail file
Fine nail-art brush for painted details

Steps

Gently shape the free edge; leave the cuticles intact.
Start with clean, dry nails. Apply base coat according to its label.
Apply thin coats of your chosen regular polish and let each layer dry.
Let the base dry. With a fine nail-art brush, sketch one small section of the reference line at a time using contrasting regular polish. Keep plenty of the base visible; start with one accent nail if the full pattern feels too intricate.
Add top coat following its label and allow enough drying time.

Tips

Use a nearly unloaded fine brush for the black stroke and stop after one clean diagonal instead of retracing it repeatedly.
Ink strokes on ivory. Use this original concept as a visual reference. The home version uses regular polish and does not reproduce extensions, raised decorations or specialist salon effects.

Before you begin

Use only regular air-dry polish for this guide. Follow the product labels, ventilate the room and stop if irritation occurs. Do not use damaged or painful nails.