nail art
classy and koi nail art
show off your scales with this mermaid textured nail art design inspired by the fall 2016 collection.
![ClassyandKoi_NailArt-compressor](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/articles/nail_art/classyandkoi_nailart-compressor.jpg?rev=407e901be49f4f44a7ddb3b7d988da23&h=640&w=640&la=en-US&hash=FEB5A26C266A4593D124CC75FE66E70E)
step 1: hydrate with apricot cuticle oil.
step 2: clean then prep nails with your favorite essie base coat.
step 3: apply 2 coats of udon know me. allow to dry.
step 4: apply 1 coat of playing koi. allow to set 10-15 seconds.
step 5: press piece of tulle into the nail and lift straight up. pro tip: for a more dramatic look, stretch the tulle while on the nail to get more of the bottom color to show through.
step 6: top with a coat of essie gel•setter.
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![udon know me](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/products_nailpolish_hd/enamels/greens/095008022239/essie-enamel-udon-know-me-pack-shot.jpg?rev=32207b7188d24e83aa56139a51dfcb81&h=320&w=320&la=en-US&hash=E93CF2A947BAADAE0B812741F22E765F)
![gel-setter](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/products_nailpolish_hd/base_coats/essie-nail-polish-care-gel-setter-upc-av11-530.jpg?h=320&w=320&la=en-US&hash=1B7A2C750DEC7F349724EB63B2C1AB0A)