Today I bring you a very charming Chinese style cat eye nail art tutorial, inspired by the artistic conception of ink bamboo and butterfly. It is so beautiful after it is done. It is very eye-catching for daily commuting or dating. Follow the steps and do it together!
1. Primer for whitening and blending for natural blush
First, gently pat the nail surface with white patting glue, and then slowly blend it from the root to the tip of the nail to create a natural blush effect like the skin, so that the nail surface has a layer of clear and soft white-pink tone, laying a gentle foundation for subsequent styling.
2. Gilded cat’s eye, blister-formed three-dimensional glass beads
Apply the golden cat’s eye nail polish gel evenly on the nail surface. When the gel is half dry, use a magnet to accurately position it above the nail surface and gently absorb the round and full glass bead texture.
3. Frosted topcoat to set the makeup, and the ink-and-wash bamboo style begins to appear
After applying the frosted topcoat and drying it, use a fine-tip pen to dip into black watercolor and outline the bamboo branches and leaves on the nail surface. The brushstrokes should be light and abrupt, with upright branches and dense bamboo leaves, as if a miniature ink-and-wash bamboo painting is vividly displayed on the nail, instantly bringing out the charm of traditional Chinese style.
4. Secondary sealing layer protects color and builds a solid foundation for modeling
Use the base glue evenly on the nail surface to wrap the watercolor bamboo firmly. After drying, apply a layer of non-powdered frosted sealing layer, which not only protects the underlying pattern, but also provides a suitable operating texture for subsequent steps to avoid colloid adhesion.
5. Superimpose bamboo shadows, staggered and more layered
Take modeling glue and draw a few more bamboo clusters on the blank area of the nail surface. Pay attention to staggering the position with the previous black watercolor bamboo, so that the picture has both echoes and is not crowded. The three-dimensional sense of the modeling glue can make the bamboo more vivid, as if the bamboo leaves are gently swaying in the light and shadow.
6. Gilding adds color, clear and shiny without being heavy
Dip light gold powder with your fingertips and gently rub it on the bamboo drawn with modeling glue, so that the gold and the matte base color form a soft contrast. Then use a clean sponge to carefully wipe off the remaining powder on the nail surface, leaving only the clear gilding of the bamboo body, which is low-key and noble.
7. Seal the color and outline the French outline
Apply the base coat again to cover the gold powder. After drying, use a fine brush to dip into the black nail polish and draw a neat French edge along the edge of the nail tip. The black lines collide with the base color, which is both neat and retro, adding exquisite details to the overall shape.
8. Brushing adds charm, reinforcement locks color for longer lasting
Take black brushing glue and randomly draw a few thin lines on the nail surface, just like the traces of ink spreading on rice paper, instantly adding a hazy atmosphere. Then apply a reinforcement sealer, and after drying, the nail surface will be more wear-resistant and extend the life of the manicure.
9. Pearls add the finishing touch to the elegant Chinese style
Finally, use tweezers to pick up small pearls and dot them between the bamboos or near the French edges. The warm luster of the pearls contrasts with the ink bamboo and gilded elements, making the entire manicure both elegant and smart. This fairy-like Chinese style cat-eye manicure is now complete!
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This manicure combines the elegance of Chinese style and the agility of cat’s eyes. After getting started, you will feel the tranquility of ink bamboo and the softness of butterflies. It is really suitable for friends who like Chinese style. After you are done, remember to match it with simple clothes, and you will be a perfect Chinese style beauty~ Have you learned it? Try it quickly, and you can show your results in the comment area after you are done. See you in the next tutorial, bye~
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