Japanese Fairy-Style Floral Nail Art — Step-by-Step Tutorial

Create enchanting Japanese fairy-style nails featuring encapsulated dried flowers, delicate hand-painted cherry blossoms, gold chrome accents, and pearls.

Steps

1. 1Pick up dried flower with tweezers

   

   Using a pair of fine-tip tweezers, carefully select and pick up a red dried flower from your storage container. Ensure the flower is intact and ready for placement on the prepped nail surface.

   Tip: Handle dried flowers gently to avoid tearing or crushing their delicate petals before application.
2. 2Dip brush into red gel

   

   Dip a fine nail art brush into the red gel on your palette to prepare for detailing the floral design.

   Tip: Keep the amount of gel on the brush minimal to ensure clean, precise lines.
3. 3Apply base gel and place dried flowers

   

   Apply a layer of base gel to the nail plate to act as an adhesive base. Using tweezers, carefully pick up and place the red dried flowers onto the wet nail surface in your desired arrangement before curing.

   Tip: Position the dried flowers flat against the nail surface to prevent lifting under subsequent gel layers.
4. 4Show extension clear gel product

   

   Display the Moe Gel Extension Clear product jar that will be used in the next step to encapsulate the dried floral design on the nail surface.

   Tip: Ensure the product container is clean and clearly visible to keep track of your professional nail supplies.
5. 5Encapsulate flowers with extension clear gel

   

   Using a gel brush, apply a generous layer of extension clear gel over the entire nail surface. This encapsulates the dried flowers securely inside the gel layer, smoothing out any rough textures and creating structural strength.

   Tip: Make sure the clear gel completely covers the edges of the dried flowers so they stay sealed without protruding.
6. 6Cure the encapsulated nail

   

   Place the nail tip securely onto a magnetic stand or holder to keep it stable. Insert the holder into your UV or LED lamp to fully cure the extension clear gel layer.

   Tip: Check that the nail is positioned correctly under the lamp light to ensure the thick encapsulation layer cures evenly.
7. 7Show matte top coat bottle

   

   Display the bottle of matte top coat that will be used to seal the textured nail surface before adding further chrome and painting details.

   Tip: Ensure the bottle is easily accessible on your workstation for a smooth workflow.
8. 8Apply and cure matte top coat

   

   Apply an even layer of matte top coat over the encapsulated nail surface, ensuring complete coverage, and cure under a UV or LED lamp.

   Tip: Check that the top coat covers all edges of the encapsulated dried flowers to prevent lifting.
9. 9Shape floral details with extension gel

   

   Using extension gel with a fine brush, carefully outline and build up the shape over the dried floral elements to create a 3D effect.

   Tip: Work in thin layers with the extension gel to maintain control over the 3D shaping process.
10. 10Show chrome powder jar

    

    Present the jar of chrome powder that will be rubbed onto the cured extension gel sections to achieve a metallic finish.

    Tip: Keep chrome powder tightly closed when not in use to avoid accidental spills on your workspace.
11. 11Apply chrome powder to gel parts

    

    Take chrome powder using a silicone applicator and gently rub it onto the designated gel sections to create a brilliant metallic sheen. Ensure the powder adheres evenly across all treated areas for a seamless, reflective finish.

    Tip: Apply the chrome powder while the gel is at the optimal tackiness level to ensure maximum adhesion and shine.
12. 12Show Moe Gel Liner White

    

    Display a jar of Moe Gel Liner White product, which will be used for drawing fine details and cherry blossom petals. This highly pigmented gel liner provides crisp, clean lines required for intricate nail art designs.

    Tip: Keep the gel liner jar closed when not in use to prevent it from curing prematurely under ambient light.
13. 13Paint cherry blossom petals

    

    Using a fine liner brush dipped in white gel, carefully draw delicate cherry blossom petals over the prepared nail surface. Structure the petals around the flower center, ensuring clean and defined shapes to give a realistic and fairy-like appearance.

    Tip: Keep a light hand and wipe your liner brush clean between strokes to maintain sharp, thin petal edges.

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