Barcelona Mosaic Art by Neringa Alsauskiene
Spring/Summer, Step by Step
“I was inspired by one of the most beautiful cities known for its architecture, style and Antoni Gaudi,” reveals Neringa Alsauskiene. “I incorporated elements of the colourful mosaic wall in sunny design. I think the look is a great holiday design!”
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Step 1
Remove cuticle and surface shine from the nail plate and file the free edge with Brillbird 180 grit file. Remove any dust. Use Brillbird Spray Prep, Nail Prep and Primer. Apply a BillBird nail form in the correct shape and angle for Salon Almond shape. Apply Hypnotic base gel in a thin layer and cure in the lamp.
Step 2
Use Brillbird Cover Pink Future Gel to extend free edge onto the form in a thin layer to create Salon Almond Shape. Cure for five seconds in LED or 10-15sec in UV lamp. Apply a pinching clip to hold the c-curve and cure for 30 seconds in LED or 1-2 min in UV lamp.
Step 3
Build natural nail and free edge with Brillbird Future Gel using a hard gel Brush. Cure in the UV lamp 1-2 min or 1min if LED.
Step 4
File extended nail shape and refine the nail surface using Brillbird 180 grit file. Buff to remove any surface scratches to create a smooth surface. Clean away any dust.
Step 5
With Brillbird Smile Line Brush, colour the nail with Brillbird Brush&Go White Color Gel in 01.
Step 6
With Brillbird Shadow Gel Brush create any mosaic colour details with Brillbird Designer Gel in yellow, neon orange, red, pink, neon green, black, and any other you would like. Cure in the lamp 2-3 min.
Step 7
Apply Brillbird Non Sticky Extra top coat and cure in LED 30 seconds or 1-2min in UV lamp. On the cured top coat, separate mosaic details with Brillbird Snow White Paint using Brillbird 0 Art Brush. Cure in the lamp 30 seconds in LED for 1-2 min for UV lamp.
