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72 | NAILS MAGAZINE | JULY 2016 The Flirtation Collection by CND features tender shades of creamy pastels inspired by modern lace and embroidery for delicate and refned glamour. This step-by-step refects the seasonal color collection. 1. Prep the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Sculpting Gel Clear enhancement and fnish with the 180 side of the Blizzard File. Apply a few drops of Brisa Paint Soft White to a paisley foral pattern stamping plate. Remove the excess blend, roll the stamp over the pattern, and apply to the nail. Cure for one minute in the CND LED lamp. 2. Apply CND Additives in Lavender Whispers and Twinkle Pink to a paisley foral pattern stamping plate, followed by a drop of Brisa Paint Soft White. Use the stamping scraper to blend the colors together on the plate. Remove the excess blend, roll the stamp over the pattern, and apply to the nail. Cure for one minute. 3. Apply Additives in Cobalt Clash and Cerulean Blue to a fshnet pattern stamping plate, followed by a drop of Brisa Paint Soft White. Use the stamping scraper to blend the colors together on the plate. Remove the excess blend, roll the stamp over the pattern, and apply to the nail. Do not cure. 4. Mix Additives and Brisa Paint Soft White in a mixing tray to create the design's colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend. Make a custom color by blending three parts Brisa Paint Soft White and one part Additives Yellow. Use a detail brush to apply the custom color around the top left and bottom right corner of the nail. Cure for one minute. Apply a thin layer of Brisa Gloss. Cure for one minute. Wipe with 99% isopropyl alcohol to remove top flm. For more information, visit www.cnd.com. It's ofcially pedicure season and if you're in the market for a new signature service, consider adding pitaya to the menu. This fun-looking super fruit, also known as dragon fruit, is the main ingredient in BCL's newest line of spa products. The natural sugars are suspended in an exotic blend of certifed organic oils to create a luxurious texture. The sugar also helps exfoliate dead skin cells, while argan, olive, jojoba, and spearmint oils fused in the formula leave skin feeling velvety soft and with a natural glow. BCL Pitaya Dragon Fruit Skin Firming Treatment is a four- step treatment that includes Dead Sea Salt Soak, Sugar Scrub, Moisture Mask, and Massage Cream. For more information, visit www.bclspa.com. Alluring Lacework Pamper With Pitaya 1 2 3 4 For more information visit us at nsinails.com or call 1.800.354.6741