A guide to achieving beautiful nails, even if you don’t have the natural half-moon shape near your cuticles. This simple method will help you create a flattering nail look, making your nails appear elegant and polished.
Ingredients
- Base coat (optional)
- Nail polish of your choice (light or neutral colors work best)
- Nail tape or stencil for precise shaping
- Top coat
Instructions
- Prep your nails: Start with clean, dry nails. Apply a base coat to protect your nails and give your polish a smooth surface to adhere to.
- Apply your nail polish: Choose a neutral or light color for the base. Paint a coat of the color over your nails, ensuring it’s even.
- Create the half-moon shape: Once your base coat is dry, use nail tape or a stencil to create the half-moon shape near the cuticle. Place the tape carefully to create a clean and defined curve.
- Apply the second color: Paint over the entire nail with a contrasting color (usually darker or metallic) over the taped area, leaving the half-moon shape exposed.
- Remove the tape: Carefully peel off the tape or stencil once the nail polish has dried.
- Finish with a top coat: Apply a layer of top coat to seal in the design and give your nails a glossy finish.
- Enjoy: Admire your nail art! Now you have nails with a striking half-moon design, even if you didn’t have the natural shape.