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Sketchbook Florals | Nail Art Tutorial
Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 6/18/26 Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 6/18/26

Sketchbook Florals | Nail Art Tutorial

Perfectly imperfect is my kind of style, in art and in life. I love the way the new formula of Kokoist Bleeding Ink flows, and for this look I really wanted to lean into the watercolor vibes of it all. Think artsy, billowy, peony-adjacent blooms with a soft painterly finish.

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Inky Abstract | Nail Art Tutorial
Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 6/17/26 Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 6/17/26

Inky Abstract | Nail Art Tutorial

Inspired by an abstract image I stumbled across on Pinterest, this layered design combines soft color washes, Bleeding Ink, and unexpected tools to create a moody, inky effect with plenty of depth and dimension.

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Kokoist Bleeding Ink Collection Review + Swatches | Summer 2026
Product Swatches Rachel Messick 6/17/26 Product Swatches Rachel Messick 6/17/26

Kokoist Bleeding Ink Collection Review + Swatches | Summer 2026

I've been waiting months for Kokoist's Bleeding Ink relaunch, and it did not disappoint. See swatches of all 16 shades, plus my favorite application techniques, surface recommendations, and a fun way to create custom Boba Gel colors.

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