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46 | NAILS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2015 TECHNIQUE } 1 2 3 5 4 6 Transform the classic moonicure into a festive design by adding ornamental details. Using colors from Gelish's Red Matters collection, follow these steps to execute a holiday red-dy look. 1. After completing a Gelish nail prep, apply a thin coat of Arctic Freeze to the entire nail, making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 30 seconds in the 18G LED Light. Repeat for full coverage. Using I'm So Hot and a mini striper brush, draw the outline of a teardrop in the upper section of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds. 2. Using the same color and brush, fll in the teardrop and cure for 30 seconds. 3. Create a second, smaller teardrop below the frst teardrop with I'm So Hot and the mini striper brush. Then paint four swirls on the sides of the teardrop. Cure for 30 seconds. 4. Using the same color and brush, create three small leaves on the bottom of the second teardrop. Next, create small swirls on the outline of the frst tear drop design. Then with a dotting tool and I'm So Hot, add small dots along the frst teardrop. 5. Use Arctic Freeze and a mini striper brush to paint half a circle on the top of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds. 6. Using a mini striper brush and Arctic Freeze, add swirls and curves inside the frst teardrop. Cure for 30 seconds. Apply a thin coat of Top It Of top coat, making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 30 seconds. Using Nail Surface Cleanse and Wipe It Of lint-free wipes, remove the inhibition layer. Massage Nourish Cuticle Oil into the skin surrounding the nail plate. For more information, visit www.gelish.com. >>> Red Hot Holiday Nail Art