nail art

checkmate

“bright high contrast color pairings make a big statement. i love varying the design on each nail; leaving some with a french tip and others with a checkerboard. it keeps it balanced, not busy." -Rita Remark

checkmate

step 1: after base coat, with a detail brush dipped in bikini so teeny, apply a french tip to the pinky, index and thumb nail. polish half of the middle nail and the entire ring fingernail with bikini so teeny

step 2: with a detail brush, finely trace out the checkerboard pattern with swoon in the lagoon

step 3: with the same brush and color, fill in every other square and finish with glossy topcoat


bikini so teeny essie bikini so teeny $10.00 daring meets darling in pretty yet provocative cornflower blue. this sparkling nail polish bares it all with a wink and a smile and no strings attached. <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span>essie enamel product benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><span>salon quality formula for flawless coverage&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>our exclusive easy glide brush for quick, even professional application on nails</span></li> <li><span>from the essie collection, which has produced more than 1,000 shades and counting</span></li> <li><span>over a thousand nuanced colors, essie original nail polish takes from the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless, with a wink and story always on hand. your partner for playful inspiration</span></li> </ul> swoon in the lagoon essie swoon in the lagoon $10.00 love is in the air! trust your heart and make this mid-tone magenta nail polish with blue undertones the new object of your affection (cream) <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li>inspired by a dreamy first date in a romantic rowboat for two, essie proudly introduces the permanent swoon in the lagoon 2022 collection. this nine-shade range offers a calming balance of natural tones and mood-boosting brights that allow you to day drift away effortlessly. so, row with the flow and see where this lagoon of love takes you! </li> <li>salon quality formula for flawless coverage</li> <li>our exclusive easy glide brush for quick, even professional application on nails</li> <li>from the essie collection, which has produced more than 1,000 shades and counting</li> <li>over&nbsp;a thousand nuanced colors, essie original nail polish takes from the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless, with a wink and story always on hand.&nbsp;&nbsp;your partner for playful inspiration.</li> </ul> <center><a href="https://www.essie.com/nail-polish/whats-new/swoon-in-the-lagoon" target="_self">see the collection</a></center> smooth-e base coat smooth-e $11.00 our new ceramide-infused formula fills uneven surfaces on the nail to provide a sleek finish. instantly primes nails for a smooth and even surface for color adhesion. provides a barrier to help prevent nail staining. the result: even and smoothed out ridges for a perfectly beautiful manicure. gel-setter top coat gel-setter $11.00 <style type="text/css"> p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande'; color: #000000} </style> <p class="p1">A clear topcoat that will give your nails gel-like essie color and shine day after day.</p>