nail art
mod metallic flowers nail art
add a modern metallic twist to your floral nail art design with this retro-inspired look featuring the winter 2016 collection.
![ModMetallicFlowers_NailArt-compressor](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/articles/nail_art/modmetallicflowers_nailart-compressor.jpg?rev=a12e1a9014ad4d13a664d8bfc1f6938b&h=640&w=640&la=en-US&hash=4F6C5FDE198EEBB8EAFAB5ADD8F8905A)
step 1: hydrate with apricot cuticle oil.
step 2: clean then prep nails with your favorite essie base coat.
step 3: start with 2 coats of getting groovy.
step 4: using a large dotting tool dipped in party on a platform, apply 5 dots to create the flower petals with 1 in the center to fill it in. allow to dry. pro tip: try to include 3-4 flowers on each nail. place them around the nail so that some go off on the corner and sides to help create balance.
step 5: using a smaller dotting tool dipped in ready to boa, repeat around the center of each flower. allow to dry.
step 6: finish using small dotting tool dipped in getting groovy, to add 1 dot of in the center of each flower.
step 7: top with a coat of essie gel•settertm.
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![getting groovy](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/products_nailpolish_hd/enamels/metallics-and-glitters/095008022918/essie-enamel-getting-groovy-pack-shot.jpg?rev=4b6a713443dc4c4c9b44df1c76922074&h=320&w=320&la=en-US&hash=7ADED107DF5C67A27E9C2B9F3ABC74A7)
![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)