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retro french

not your mothers french manicure—this ultra modern twist crosses the quintessential clean flattering nail with a pop of color and a graphic-cool twist. colorful french manicures are having a major moment right now so trend queens lean in. colored-tip french manicures look ambitious but actually not that hard to pull off. just follow these steps.

retro french

step 1: after basecoat, polish a french tip across each nail with a fine detail brush dipped in blanc. feel free to refine the shape with a cleanup brush and acetone if needed.

step 2: with a dotting tool dipped in wink of sleep, add dots across the tip of one nail in 4 small rows, getting smaller and smaller with each row. use a double sided dotting tool and varying amounts of pressure to achieve varying dot sizes.

step 3: repeat step 2 with licorice, playdate and pencil me in. each nail being a different color except two.

step 4: finish with glossy topcoat.


blanc essie blanc $10.00 brush on the perfect french manicure tip with ease. full coverage, pure snowy white lacquer creates an elegant, smooth line every time.DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde free. <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span>essie enamel product benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><span>extensive color palette with hundreds of shades&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>high, glossy shine finish&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>provides flawless coverage along with outstanding durability&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>brush fits every nail size for streak-free application</span></li> </ul> wink of sleep essie wink of sleep $10.00 <p>no time for sleep – ok maybe a little - after applying this rich violet nail polish with blue undertones</p> <ul> <li>l inspired by a girls' night in slumber party, this collection of up-all-night essie shades means the sleepover squad will not want to turn down.</li> <li>l salon quality formula for flawless coverage</li> <li>l our exclusive easy glide brush for quick, even professional application on nails</li> <li>l from the essie collection, which has produced more than 1,000 shades and counting</li> <li>l to use: apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of essie original color. finish with any one of our essie top coats.</li> <li>l over a thousand nuanced colors, essie original nail polish takes from the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless, with a wink and story always on hand. your partner for playful inspiration.</li> </ul> <center> <a href="/nail-polish/whats-new/not-red-y-for-bed">see the collection</a> </center> licorice essie licorice $10.00 eternally cool. effortlessly chic. essie&rsquo;s original beguiling jet black lacquer laces up a deep, dark and delicious look for a rockstar attitude with sophisticated style. <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span>essie enamel product benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><span>extensive color palette with hundreds of shades&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>high, glossy shine finish&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>provides flawless coverage along with outstanding durability&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>brush fits every nail size for streak-free application</span></li> </ul> play date essie play date $10.00 get date-night-ready with soft yet bright, adorable purple polish. for an unforgettable evening of flirtatious fun, this pretty, opaque nail lacquer is your best bet. <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span>essie enamel product benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><span>extensive color palette with hundreds of shades&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>high, glossy shine finish&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>provides flawless coverage along with outstanding durability&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>brush fits every nail size for streak-free application</span></li> </ul> pencil me in essie pencil me in $10.00 make time for self-expression starting with this vibrant, magenta pink nail polish with blue undertones (cream) <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li>a celebration of color and crafting, essie proudly introduces the handmade with love collection. featuring nine mid-toned and vibrant cream shades, this versatile range of nail polishes is designed to spark creativity and joyful self-expression all year long. roll up your sleeves and dare to color outside the lines, because with these unique shades your mani masterpieces will be totally to diy for! </li> <li>salon quality formula for flawless coverage.</li> <li>our exclusive easy glide brush for quick, even professional application on nails.</li> <li>from the essie collection, which has produced more than 1,000 shades and counting.</li> <li>over&nbsp;a thousand nuanced colors, essie original nail polish takes from the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless, with a wink and story always on hand. your partner for playful inspiration.</li> </ul> <center><strong><a href="/nail-polish/whats-new/handmade-with-love">see the collection</a></strong></center> smooth-e base coat smooth-e $11.00 our new ceramide-infused formula fills uneven surfaces on the nail to provide a sleek finish. instantly primes nails for a smooth and even surface for color adhesion. provides a barrier to help prevent nail staining. the result: even and smoothed out ridges for a perfectly beautiful manicure.