How to create a magical mermaid-inspired nail art look

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Spring/Summer, Step by Step

Mermaid nails are trending, so make a splash with this bold and beautiful ombré style, courtesy of Freya Murphy who uses The Manicure Company‘s Zero Gel Polish. She shares a step-by-step for the look below…

All products used are available via www.themanicurecompany.com

Step 1

Prep the nails and apply a thin layer of Zero Gel Polish Base Coat. Cure for 60 seconds in The Manicure Company Dual Pro UV/LED Lamp, before applying three gel polish shades in thick horizontal stripes onto the nail. From the cuticle area to the free edge, I used Zero Gel Polish in Azure, Hummingbird and WIFI. Do not cure.

Step 2

Using the The Manicure Company's Stripe Liner Nail Art Brush, blend the shade nearest the cuticle into the middle shade using upwards brushing motions.

Step 3

Continue blending the shades in an upward brush stroke motion to create an ombré effect. Once you are happy with the blend, cure for 60 seconds.

Step 4

Apply Zero Gel Polish shade, Parisian Pink, onto the nail but do not cure. This semi-sheer hue is ideal for this design finish and French manicures.

Step 5

Using the Zero Gel Polish Base Coat and a dotting tool, place different sized dots of product in random areas over the uncured Parisian Pink shade. Once you are happy with the placement and design, cure for 60 seconds.

Step 6

Apply Zero Gel Polish Top Coat to the nail and cure for 60 seconds.

Step 7

Wipe the inhibition layer from the nails with a cotton pad and The Manicure Company Pro Prep & Wipe solution. Apply The Manicure Company Bio Cuticle Oil to finish.