Scarlet Woman

Neringa Scarlet

Colour focus, Seasonal & Occasions, Step by Step

Brillbird educator and multi-Nailympia champion, Neringa Alsauskiene, reveals how to create these stunning scarlet enhancements.

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Step 1
Prepare the natural nail plate for enhancements. Remove cuticle from the nail plate, remove the surface shine from the nail and file the free edge. Remove any dust. Use Brillbird Spray Prep, Nail Prep and Primer for enhanced adhesion.
Step 2
Apply a Brillbird Nail Form in the correct shape and angle for a stiletto shape. On the natural nail, apply base gel thinly and cure 30 seconds in an LED lamp or two minutes in UV lamp.
Step 3
Using Brillbird Cover Pink Builder Gel and the Brillbird Hard Gel Brush, apply gel and extend the free edge thinly to create a stiletto extension with the form. Cure in the LED lamp for five seconds or 10-15 seconds with UV. Apply a pinching clip to hold the C-curve and cure in the LED lamp 30 second or UV two minutes.
Step 4
Continue to extend natural nail and free edge with Brillbird Cover Pink Builder Gel and build the upper arch of the nail. Cure in LED lamp for five second or UV 10 to 15 seconds. Using pinching tool pinch extended nail shape and cure in LED lamp 30 second or UV two minutes and cleanse. File extended nail shape and refine the nail surface using Brillbird 150-grit file followed by 180-grit file. Buff to remove any surface scratches to create a smooth surface. Clean away any dust.
Step 5
Paint a deep smile line French tip with the Brillbird 0 Art Brush. Paint a French tip using Brillbird Brush&Go Colour Gel in 03 with the Smile Line Brush. Cure in an LED lamp for 30 seconds or UV two minutes.
Step 6
Create a white and gold gradient, blending on the end of free edge. Start by applying with Brillbird Designer Gel in Gold with Brillbird Ombré Brush.
Step 7
Repeat with Brillbird Designer Gel Cure in White. Cure for 30 seconds in LED lamp or two minutes in UV lamp.
Step 8
Add Swarovski crystals to frame the smile line by fixing crystals to the nail surface with Brillbird Nail Art Glue. Cure in the lamp.
Step 9
Apply Brillbird Extra Shiny Top Coat to the nail and around crystals. Do not cover the crystals. Finish by curing.