Nail Art Tutorial: Flawless French Nails

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Follow this gel demo courtesy of Star Nail International for flawless French nails every time.

Star Pro Feb 3 2012 001 0Step 1: Prep the nail. Start by applying a base of hard pink gel. Cure for two minutes under a UV light.

Star Pro Feb 3 2012 002Step 2: Apply a nail form.

Star Pro Feb 3 2012 003Step 3: Using hard pink gel, extend the nail bed. Build up the gel as needed, then cure for two minutes. Note: This will not cure an LED light.

Star Pro Feb 3 2012 004Step 4: Remove the form, then shape the nail and buff away shine.

Star Pro Feb 3 2012 005Step 5: Apply a form. Tip: Using a binder clip to pinch the form into a tighte stiletto helps keep the shape of the nail that you’re building.

Star Pro Feb 3 2012 006Step 6: Sculpt an extension with white gel along the form. Cure for two minutes.

Star Pro Feb 3 2012 07Step 7: Cap the nail with thick, clear gel to bond the pink and white together, and cure for two minutes.

Star Pro Feb 3 2012 08Step 8: File and shape the nail.

Star Pro Feb 3 2012 09Step 9: Finish with a high-shine gel top coat.

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