Forever Fabulous: Marilyn Monroe

Little White Dress 3

Step by Step

Recreate this design featuring Marilyn Monroe’s iconic moment!

The Forever Fabulous collection from Nail Harmony UK sees twelve new shades, capturing the spirit of the Hollywood starlet.

“Marilyn Monroe is a one of a kind fashion and beauty icon,” says Danny Haile, CEO and founder of Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish. “We jumped at the opportunity to create a collection inspired by her as we feel like her timeless and trail-blazing attitude fits with the energy of Gelish and Morgan Taylor.”

Step 1
After completing your Gelish nail prep, apply a thin coat of Blue-Eyed Beauty making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 30 seconds in the 18G LED Light. Repeat for full coverage.
Step 2
Using a Mini Striper Brush and Black Shadow, paint a light outline of Marilyn Monroe in a dress. Cure for 30 seconds.
Step 3
With the Mini Striper Brush and Black Shadow thicken the outline. Cure for 30 seconds. Next, using the Mini Striper Brush and Arctic Freeze, fill in the dress. Cure for 30 seconds. Using the Mini Striper Brush and Ice Or No Dice, fill in her hair. With the Mini Striper brush and Golden Treasure, lightly go over her dress. Next, using the Mini Striper Brush and Hollywood’s Sweetheart, fill in the body. Cure for 30 seconds. Apply Top It Off to the entire nail making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 30 seconds. With Nail Surface Cleanse and Wipe It Off lint-free wipes, cleanse the inhibition layer of the nail. Finish your look by massaging Nourish Cuticle Oil into the skin surrounding the nail plate.