Nail Inspiration: Deborah Lippmann
“Brandon’s look this season features a stripped-down version of last year’s classically put-together American beauty. No longer prim and proper, she’s a little grungier now and more likely to rock an unfinished smokey eye and loose, messy hair. This is the type of girl who wouldn’t put much time into the perfect mani, so her color of choice would need to be quick to apply and easy to pull off with anything in her wardrobe. My sheer pale bisque Like Dreamers Do was the ideal neutral shade, while ‘Fade to Black’ on the toes brought her punky personality to life.”
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Contour natural nails into a short, rounded shape using Smooth Operator 4-Way Nail Buffer.
- Prep the nail plate, by exfoliating then hydrating the cuticle using her signature Cuticle Remover and Cuticle Oil. Then cleanse the nails with 2-Second Nail Primer prior to base coat application.
- For the base, apply a coat of Gel Lab Pro Base Coat.
- Apply two thin coats of Like Dreamers Do, a sheer pale bisque, waiting 2 minutes to dry between each coat.
- After waiting 2 minutes to dry, apply one coat of Gel Lab Pro Top Coat to seal the nails and prevent chipping.
- Add The Wait Is OverQuick Dry Drops as a finishing touch to ensure faster drying time and a flawless finish.
- Massage hands and cuticles with Rich Girl SPF 25 Hand Cream and The Cure nourishing cuticle repair cream, respectively, for complete hydration.
For the Toes: Complete the above grooming process before outfitting the toes with Gel Lab Pro Base Coat and two coats of Fade to Black, a chart topping vinyl record crème, then sealing with Gel Lab Pro Top Coat.