Snake Eye Nail Art Step-By-Step

After shaping the nail with a 240/240 thin wooden file and removing the shine from the nail plate with a 100/180 grit buffer, apply Nail Surface Cleanse to remove any dust.  

Apply Gelish pH Bond to the natural nail plate.  

Apply a thin coat of Gelish Foundation Base Gel to the entire nail and cap the free edge. Cure in the Gelish 18G LED Light for 5 seconds or 1 minute in a 36-watt UV lamp.  

Using a #6 Gel Brush, wipe the surface of the cured Foundation Gel to remove excess tackiness.  

Divide the nail plate into three sections. Apply a thin coat of Gelish "Big City" to section one, “Sunrise and the City” to section two and “ Shake your Money Maker” to section three. Cure in the Gelish 18G LED light for 30 seconds or 1 minute in a 36-watt UV lamp. Repeat this step to achieve additional coverage and cure in the Gelish 18G LED light for 30 seconds or 1 minute in a 36-watt UV lamp.  

Apply a thin coat of Gelish "Black Shadow" to the entire nail plate. Do not cure.  

Using a dotting tool, apply dots of Gelish Top It Off to the uncured Black Shadow. Cure nails under Gelish 18G LED light for 30 seconds or 2 minutes in a UV lamp.  

Apply a thin coat of Gelish Top It Off to the entire nail, making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 30 seconds in the Gelish 18G LED light or 2 minutes in a 36-watt UV light. Remove the tacky layer using a lint-free nail wipe and Gelish Nail Surface Cleanse.  

Apply Gelish Nourish Cuticle Oil and massage into the nail plate.