Awards season is in full swing, which means the stars are out on the red carpet to celebrate the best in movies, music and television.
Of course, any glamorous red carpet ensemble isn't complete without a stunning manicure! The looks sported by the stars are likely soon to be the next nail trends that your clients may be asking for. Here's a quick roundup of some gorgeous nail looks sported at the Golden Globes and Emmys with a step-by-step tutorial, so you can make sure your clients are red-carpet ready.
Emily Blunt's Rose Gold Nails
Nails by: Julie Kandalec (@julieknailsnyc)
Products Used: The GelBottle
How-To:
1. Begin with nail prep.
2. Apply gel base coat, and cure.
3. Apply one thin coat of The GelBottle's Rose Gold, and cure.
4. Apply second coat of Rose Gold, and cure.
5. Finish with gel top coat.
Jennifer Coolidge's Bronze French Tips
Nails by: Temeka Jackson (@customtnails1)
Products Used: OPI
How-To:
1. Shape the nail into a medium almond shape.
2. Apply OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat. Cure for 30 seconds.
3. Apply two thin coats of OPI GelColor in Bare My Soul. Cure for 30 seconds.
4. Apply one coat of OPI GelColor Stay Matte Top Coat. Wipe clean with OPI Expert Touch Nail Wipes.
5. Paint French tip with one coat of OPI GelColor in Worth a Pretty Penne.
6. Apply one coat of OPI Chrome Effects No-Cleanse Top Coat only on the French tip.
7. Apply OPI Chrome Effects in Bronzed by the Sun on top of Worth a Pretty Penne using a sponge-tipped applicator to rub powder on on the French tip. Use a cosmetic soft brush to remove excess powder.
8. Finally, apply one thin coat on the entire nail of OPI Chrome Effects No-Cleanse Top Coat.
Christina Applegate's Rich Red Nails
Nails by: Vanessa Sanchez McCullough (@nailzbyvee)
Products Used: Aprés Nail
How-To:
1. Begin with nail prep.
2. Apply gel base coat, and cure.
3. Apply two coats of Smoker's Lounge, and cure.
4. Add a coat of Top Gelcoat X, and do NOT cure.
5. Using a detail brush, apply different size dots of Birnam Wood to the nail. Wait a few seconds to allow the polish to diffuse a bit on the edges.
6. When you are happy with the pattern, flash cure in an LED Lamp.
7. Finish off with Top Gelcoat X.
