Nail Art Design

The Great Gatsby Inspired Nails – Tutorial

Gatsby nails are quite easy to do, just follow our nail art tutorial below. It does require some time and patience so if you’re short on time, just create the pattern on one accent nail and paint your other nails in solid black.

1. Apply a protective base coat. Apply 1-2 coats of gold shimmer polish on all nails. Let it touch dry.
2. Create the art deco pattern as pictured with striping tape. Make sure the tape is attached properly to the nail so the polish can’t bleed.
3. Paint 2 coats of black polish over the pattern.
4. Carefully remove the tape to reveal the pattern.
5. Using a toothpick dipped in top coat to attach the stud to the nail as pictured. Move onto the next nail & repeat steps 3, 4, 5.
6. When all nails are done, wait a few more minutes and apply 2-3 top coat layers on each nail to even out the surface.