A touch of fresh green brings a minty coolness to summer. Create a manicure to please yourself! Today, let’s explore the essence of the “Green Bamboo Manicure Tutorial” and learn how to create a vibrant and refreshing summer manicure.
Step 1: Choose a base color, choose mint green
To achieve a refreshing summer vibe, choosing a base color is crucial. I recommend choosing a clear green with a subtle pearlescent sheen to create a translucent, natural look. (In this tutorial, I used CHROMÉCLAIR Hema-Free Gel Polish No. 809; it’s clear, easy to blend, and non-toxic!)
Apply the paint to half of your nail. Don’t rush; once you’ve evenly applied the paint, use a sweeping brush to gently create a gradient effect. Next, use the cat’s eye magnet: first draw it sideways to create a “broad light” effect, then push it in the center to create a “glass bead” texture. The result is a light, clear green, resembling newly emerged bamboo shoots, setting the stage for the subsequent “green bamboo” element and making the green more vibrant.
Step 2: Matte Topcoat for a Matte Texture
After the cat-eye basecoat is completely dry, apply a non-stick matte topcoat. This topcoat not only creates a luxurious matte finish but also provides a non-slip surface for subsequent painting, allowing for better adhesion of paint glue and magic mirror powder.
Step 3: Draw a butterfly and apply Magic Mirror Powder for a dynamic effect
Use “No-Wash White Paint Glue” to draw a butterfly: Dip the tip of your brush into the glue and lightly outline the butterfly on the nail. Draw the wings lightly, imagining the butterfly perched on a bamboo leaf.
After painting the butterfly, take the “green magic mirror powder” to rub the butterfly with powder: use your fingertips or cotton swab to gently press and wipe, so that the magic mirror powder sticks firmly to the painting glue, and the butterfly will instantly turn into a gradient green.
Step 4: Paint the bamboo, capturing the poetic beauty of the bamboo forest
Use modeling glue to paint the bamboo. This glue is non-flowing, making it ideal for creating three-dimensional or intricate designs. Dip the tip of your brush into the glue and slowly outline the bamboo branches on your nails, then add the details of the leaves. Because the glue doesn’t flow, you can paint the entire bamboo shape in one go without worrying about lines collapsing. After painting the bamboo, apply “Light Champagne Magic Mirror Powder” to give the branches and leaves a soft sheen.
Step 5: Add details and reinforce the sealant
Use white painting glue to randomly add a few small leaves to simulate the scattered branches of a bamboo forest.
Then take “No. 809 Cat’s Eye Glue” and paint it on the butterfly. The magnetic strip absorbs the light to make the butterfly’s color richer and more layered. Finally, use “white drawing glue” to outline the butterfly. The butterfly instantly has a “skeletal feel” and is extremely agile!
After all the patterns are dry, apply a layer of reinforcing sealant and finally shine the light to complete it.
Follow this tutorial to create a refreshing bamboo manicure. Whether paired with light-colored clothing or a floral dress, it can instantly enhance the overall look and make you stand out in the hot summer. Give it a try!
In the tutorial, I used CHROMÉCLAIR gel polish. Their products focus on safety, low irritation, environmental protection, and do not contain harmful ingredients. They reduce the risk of allergies (HEMA free Gel Polish), protect healthy nails, and have a variety of colors to cater to mainstream aesthetics, ensuring that every consumer’s user experience is safe and secure.
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