How-to: Pixel Nail Art

Products Used

• CND PLEXIGEL Shaper Gel
• CND Future Form
• CND LED Lamp
• CND PLEXIGEL Protector Top Coat
• CND Shellac Video Violet
• CND Files and buffers
• Gold Square Nail Jewelry
• Tweezers
• Detail Brush
•  99% Isopropyl Alcohol
• 180-grit file

Step-By-Step

• Prep the natural nail and sculpt CND PLEXIGEL Shaper Gel over a CND Future Form to the desired length and shape.
• Apply a thin layer of CND PLEXIGEL Shaper to the nail. Do not cure.
• Use a tweezer to place gold metal square nail jewelry into the uncured gel. Cure for one minute in the CND LED Lamp using preset button 2B.
• Seal the outside perimeter of the squares using a detail brush and CND PLEXIGEL Shaper gel. Cure for one minute using preset button 2B.
• Apply a dot of CND SHELLAC Video Violet to the center of each square using a detail brush. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
• Apply a layer of CND PLEXIGEL Shaper to encase the nail jewelry. Cure for one minute using preset button 2B.
• Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film. Refine the shape of the nail using a 180-grit file and cleanse the nail with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
• Apply CND PLEXIGEL Protector Top Coat. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
• Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.