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coastal grandmother

hello, nancy meyers? it’s your coastal grandmother calling, looking for the perfect “coastal grandma” manicure to channel this polished look. a little bit of green (inspired by the ocean) executed with graceful, luxurious perfection are calling you. embrace the coastal grandmother look!

coastal grandmother

step 1: polish two coats of mint candy apple to the pinky, index and thumb nails.

step 2: polish two coats of marshmallow to the ring and middle fingers.

step 3: with a  striping brush, polish vertical and horizontal grid lines across the middle and ring fingernails with mint candy apple.

step 4: dip a detail brush in marshmallow, and small strokes over the grid lines in the areas where the lines do not intersect.

step 5: finish with an essie topcoat.

mint candy apple essie mint candy apple $10.00 essie&rsquo;s adorable cr&egrave;me de menthe mint nail polish is perfect in any season. don&rsquo;t be fooled by its sweet exterior, this apple bites back. <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span>essie enamel product benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><span>extensive color palette with hundreds of shades&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>high, glossy shine finish&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>provides flawless coverage along with outstanding durability&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>brush fits every nail size for streak-free application</span></li> </ul> marshmallow essie marshmallow $10.00 sugary, soft and sweet. this lovely nail color is just totally irresistible. for french manicures, cloudy sheer white lacquer is confection perfection.DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde free <p><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span>essie enamel product benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><span>extensive color palette with hundreds of shades&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>high, glossy shine finish&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>provides flawless coverage along with outstanding durability&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>brush fits every nail size for streak-free application</span></li> </ul> 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>