EASY TORTOISE NAIL ART

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Tortoise shell manicures are a work of art! They're simply stunning & surprisingly ...not as hard to DIY as you'd think.

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I'm going to show you how to create the design at home using just 3 polishes!

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We're going to start with a lighter shade in the orange or yellow family Be sure it has a jelly finish.

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Carefully paint one coat onto your nail. Get as close to the edges as possible without touching the skin.

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While the nail is still wet, grab a red/brick shade! Also with a jelly finish.

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Paint some red spots around the nail. Working while the 1st coat is wet allows the polish to bleed together.

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Last, grab a brown polish. Again ...with a jelly finish!

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Add some brown spots on top of the red ones! Again, work with wet layers so the colors blend nicely.

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REPEAT all three steps for a really rich, deep manicure!

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Last, finish with a generous coat of your favorite topcoat!

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And that is IT! Are you surprised by how easy that was to do?

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Light's Lacquer makes a complete Tortoise Manicure Set, but you don't need it! Just work with similar polishes you already have!

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