Manicurist @douxnailsbb on Instagram created a nail look that appears to be modeled after the natural colors and contours of an abalone shell, complete with faux pearls and green gems. However, you don't need to be a professional to get this style.
After your nails are primed and cured, begin by taking a small brush to scoop out a glob of builder gel. Then, gently mold the gel with the brush into your desired shell-like pattern. After curing the nails with another coat of gel, you are ready to go in with the color of your choice. For a single, all-over color, we recommend using a pearlescent or opalescent shade such as "Quicksand" from ILNP. (Note: This is not a gel nail polish.) Or, to be more precise with your placement, you could take another clean, small brush and dust a multi-chrome powder over just the gel shapes, such as this "Mermaid Nail Powder" from Vettsy. After adding a finishing top coat, dot the nails with any gems you may want to use, and cure once again.
When it comes to the gel shapes and colors on your nails, however, the world is your oyster. For example, Tik Tok user @artofnails_ uses builder gel to create the outer shell (rather than inner shell) design on the nails, complete with a gorgeous, sea-glass green shade and a few extra faux pearls. The result is absolutely gorgeous.
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