nail art
classy and koi nail art
show off your scales with this mermaid textured nail art design inspired by the fall 2016 collection.
![ClassyandKoi_NailArt-compressor](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/emea/uk/articles/nail_art/classyandkoi_nailart-compressor.jpg?rev=9431afbbc00f45e795f837f4d14d0e0d&h=640&w=640&la=en-GB&hash=0D3C920F11B29A86118A0D1CCF1FB261)
step 1: hydrate with apricot cuticle oil.
step 2: clean then prep nails with your favorite essie base coat.
step 3: apply 2 coats of udon know me. allow to dry.
step 4: apply 1 coat of playing koi. allow to set 10-15 seconds.
step 5: press piece of tulle into the nail and lift straight up. pro tip: for a more dramatic look, stretch the tulle while on the nail to get more of the bottom colour to show through.
step 6: top with a coat of essie gel•setter.
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![playing koi](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/emea/uk/enamel/orange/30140813main_packshot_image.jpg?rev=5bf9fd510775421d911e40d7854e903a&sc_lang=en-gb&h=320&w=320&la=en-GB&hash=01ABDA44F2E6BD7D4E417F7DC5436C26)