First, apply a clear top coat to seal the nails. Apply the gemstones into the polish while it’s still ‘tacky’ so it can adhere. For a scatter design, just randomly place stones all over the ...

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Kim created these angular blue tips using gel nail polish. Instead of going with the traditional French tip look with a curve, she followed an angular design for a bit more edge. And if you look ...