the #nailtech edit by Michelle Humphrey

nail art look 1

1. Prep your manicure by filling and buffing your nails before applying your favourite essie base coat. Michelle loves all in one to help reinforce weak nails
2. Use a liner brush to apply a thin curved line of Aruba Blue across the centre of the nail
3. Line along the blue strip with A-list , then Penny Talk and finally Go Overboard
4. Repeat until the nail is covered
5. Apply your favourite top coat, like essie Speed Setter for a high gloss finish. Once dry finish with Apricot Cuticle Oil

Michelle’s top tip: Applying nail art straight over your base coat makes clean ups quicker if you make a mistake! No need to start from scratch with the base colour

nail art look 2

1. Start by filling and buffing your nails before applying all in one
2. Cover the nail with one coat of Vanity Fairest
3. Paint a diagonal stripe down the nail with Penny Talk then fill in the tip half
4. Use a liner or small detailer brush to create a small red star in the centre of the nail
5. Finish the look with your go-to top coat. Michelle’s favourite is essie Speed Setter followed by Apricot Cuticle Oil

Michelle’s top tip: Use a flat brush or que tip with nail polish remover to sharpen the edges around the cuticle of your nail art look

nail art look 3

1. You know the drill – file, buff and apply all in one
2. Apply one coat of Vanity Fairest
3. Use the thin edge of the brush to create a curved line down the nail with Chinchilly, then fill in one side
4. Follow the same steps with Go Overboard, Penny Talk and Aruba Blue. Mix it up with different wavy shapes and lines, every nail should look unique!
5. Lock in your nail art look with Speed Setter top coat and Apricot Cuticle Oil

Michelle’s top tip: Cuticle oil isn’t just for manicures! Apply essie Apricot Cuticle Oil every day to condition and hydrate your nails