This manicure features a pink-toned Buccellati-inspired design. Materials required include cat-eye gel polish, a cylindrical magnet, a matte top coat, Magic Mirror powder modeling gel, strengthening gel, rhinestone adhesive, silver rhinestones, and small steel balls.
Cat Eye Effect Application
Apply cat eye gel polish evenly across the nail surface.
The cylindrical magnet sweeps back and forth across one side of the nail surface, drawing out a side-light effect that imparts a translucent, glass-bead-like luster with layered depth.
Base Coat Application
After the cat’s eye gel has dried, apply a layer of matte top coat to create a matte base for subsequent mirror powder styling. This also enhances the nail surface’s durability and improves adhesion for subsequent steps.
Magic Mirror Powder Styling Gel Outline
Select a viscous Magic Mirror Powder Styling Gel, characterized by its resistance to collapsing when drawing lines, ensuring defined contours.
Dip a fine brush into modeling gel and first draw circles on the nail surface, leaving the center area empty. Fill the remaining areas with modeling gel, applying moderate pressure while spreading to enhance the gel’s texture and create a more three-dimensional effect on the nail.
Applying and Setting Magic Mirror Powder
After curing the modeling gel under the lamp, apply the Magic Mirror powder.
Brush away any excess powder to reveal a metallic sheen on the nail surface.
Apply a layer of adhesive to secure the glitter powder in place and prevent it from falling off, while also creating a smooth base for subsequent decorative work.
Adorn with Rhinestones
Apply adhesive to the desired area, then attach silver rhinestones and small steel beads in sequence.
When applying, pay attention to the spacing and density of the jeweled accents to ensure a refined yet uncluttered embellishment effect, enhancing the light luxury aesthetic characteristic of Bvlgari.
Repeating Cat’s Eye and Refining Details
Second Finger: Leave a circle in the center of the nail surface, then fill the remaining area with modeling gel.
Apply Magic Mirror Powder.
Apply cat-eye gel polish to the center area of the nail.
Use a cylindrical magnet to draw circles along the nail surface to create a transparent texture of glass beads.
After drying, apply reinforcement adhesive to strengthen the entire structure. Apply additional adhesive along the edges and attach silver rhinestones around the nail surface to balance the visual focus. Once all steps are complete, finish with a top coat to seal everything!
The entire process achieves the unique transparency and light luxury of the Buccellati style through the light and shadow shaping of cat’s eye gel, the metallic texture of magic mirror powder, and the exquisite embellishment of diamond jewelry, making the manicure as smart and shining as glass beads.
En este tutorial, he utilizado el Esmalte en gel sin HEMA. This product is safe, hypoallergenic (HEMA-free, TPO-free), and environmentally friendly, free of irritants and harmful ingredients, ensuring healthy nails. It offers a wide selection of shades, a long-lasting hold (approximately 21 days), and excellent flowability, allowing even beginners to apply evenly, ensuring a safe and secure experience for every user.
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