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the #nailtech edit by Michelle Humphrey
Discover the best kept nail art secrets from the mastermind behind the hands of the entertainment industries biggest stars. The #nailtech edit by Michelle Humphrey includes some of essie's fan-fave shades plus a few seasonal gems.
Michelle says "Fall in love with my AW/21 wardrobe. This edit of contrasting metallic and creme colours are perfect for every occasion.“
The six shades include Go Overboard, Vanity Fairest, A-list, Penny Talk, Chinchilly and Aruba Blue. Never miss a moment of Michelle, follow @nailsbymh and @essie to keep up with all the insider tips.
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nail art look 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
- Use a liner brush to apply a thin curved line of Aruba Blue across the centre of the nail
- Line along the blue strip with A-list , then Penny Talk and finally Go Overboard
- Repeat until the nail is covered
- 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
- Start by filling and buffing your nails before applying all in one
- Cover the nail with one coat of Vanity Fairest
- Paint a diagonal stripe down the nail with Penny Talk then fill in the tip half
- Use a liner or small detailer brush to create a small red star in the centre of the nail
- 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
- You know the drill – file, buff and apply all in one
- Apply one coat of Vanity Fairest
- Use the thin edge of the brush to create a curved line down the nail with Chinchilly, then fill in one side
- 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!
- 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
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