Rachel Messick

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Celestial Opal Nail Tutorial



It’s no secret I like my nail art simple, unique with some serious depth. Enter stage right, Celestial Opal, checking allllll the boxes. This look is beautiful as a full set on all ten nails or as an accent on a few. She’s versatile and universally flattering on EVERYBODY.

This is another look that builds it’s depth with layers, starting with a milky base and layering in duo chrome flakes and gold filter foil like a sassy Opal inspired seven-layer dip of awesome.

I originally create this look for my client Missy, late last year and was super excited to add it to my press-on shop and now a step-by-step for you to recreate.

Step 1: Prep and Base Coat, cure.

Step 2: Apply single layer of Presto Color Gel #3 and cure

Step 3: Leaving sticky layer in tact, add Kokoist Rainbow Mica and Nail Labo Foil Flakes, then tap and burnish Clou Good Fiber along the perimeter of the nail.

Step 4: Apply a coat of Kokoist Art Clear, give it a moment to self level and then cure.

Step 5: Add single coat of Presto Color Gel #180 and cure

Step 6: Leaving sticky layer in tact, burnish additional gold fiber to create depth

Step 7: Apply a thin coat of Kokoist Art Clear, give it a moment to self-level and then cure.

Step 8: Add a cuff around the top of the nail using Kimagure Cat Liquid Metal Gold gel and then cure for full 60 seconds.

Step 9: Apply Kokoist Ultra Glossy Non Wipe Top Gel and cure



Products Used

Kokoist Bonding DUO in Bottle

Kokoist Ultra Glossy Non Wipe Top Gel

Kokoist Art Clear

Presto Color Gel #3 & #180

Kimagure Cat Liquid Metal Gold Gel

Kokoist Rainbow Mica R-2 Golden Purple

Nail Labo Foil Flakes Pink Aurora

Clou Gold Fiber