Milk Salt Bunny
Lace French Nail Art Tutorial

Create an adorable milk salt bunny aesthetic with lace French tips, plaid patterns, and delicate 3D embellishments in this detailed step-by-step tutorial.

Steps

1. 1Apply gel base coat with a sponge

   

   Apply Huaxiaozhang anti-wear patting gel number 4 as the base coat using a sponge toolcite: 1. Lightly pat a layer across the middle of the nail to cover the free edge, ensuring an even and durable foundation for the subsequent nail art layers.

   Tip: Use adhesive tape to pick up any dust or debris from the sponge before patting the gel onto the nail.
2. 2Apply first coat of nude polish

   

   Apply the first thin coat of Oxxai number 07 nude color polish across the entire nail surface. Ensure an even application from the cuticle down to the free edge without pooling near the skin edges.

   Tip: Keep the first coat very thin to prevent wrinkling during the curing process.
3. 3Apply second coat of nude polish

   

   Apply a second thin coat of Oxxai number 07 nude color polish to build full opacity and achieve a juicy, moisturized look. Make sure to cap the free edge before curing.

   Tip: Applying two thin coats is always better than one thick coat for a smooth, long-lasting finish.
4. 4Apply cyan-green color on the cherry nail

   

   Take Huaxiaozhang half-cover cyan-green number 7 color and pat it onto the cherry nail tip using a spongecite: 1. Layer a small amount of blush color in the middle to build a soft, multidimensional gradient background for the design.

   Tip: Keep the sponge applications thin and build color gradually to avoid clumping.
5. 5Layer blush color on the nail

   

   Using a sponge tool, lightly pat a bit of blush color into the middle of the nail to create a soft, gradient effect. Blend outward gently to maintain a smooth transition.

   Tip: Tap off excess product on a lint-free wipe before applying to avoid harsh blotches.
6. 6Apply star decoration to the nail

   

   Use a white patting gel and a hollow star plate to stamp a delicate star design onto the prepped nail surface. Carefully position the star to accent the middle of the nail.

   Tip: Ensure the hollow plate is clean before stamping to get crisp, sharp edges on the star motif.
7. 7Apply and disperse cat eye gel

   

   Apply Mshing number 004 cat eye gel to the nail, then sweep the brush towards all four sidescite: 1. Absorb or magnetize the particles to achieve the signature light-chasing effect that gives the nails a luminous, dynamic look.

   Tip: Sweep evenly toward all edges to distribute the magnetic particles smoothly before activating the light-chasing reflection.
8. 8Apply cat eye gel layer for painted style

   

   Lightly apply a thin layer of cat eye gel on the nails designated for the painted stylecite: 1. This prepares the surface for the subsequent light-chasing manipulation and ensures a cohesive shimmering background.

   Tip: Apply a very thin coat to prevent the gel from pooling near the cuticles or sidewalls.
9. 9Sweep and activate the tracking glow

   

   Sweep open the applied cat eye gel and use a magnet or absorption technique to chase the light across the surfacecite: 1. This highlights the reflective particles and creates a brilliant dimensional sheen on the nail.

   Tip: Hold the magnet steady at the desired angle for a few seconds to lock the light beam in place before curing.
10. 10Paint multi-colored French tips

    

    Create precise French tips using Huaxiaozhang soy milk white, skin pink, and Muxiaoding number 125 bluecite: 1. Use a fine liner brush to outline and fill the tip contours neatly for a clean, colorful finish.

    Tip: Support your hand against a stable surface to keep your lines steady when drawing French tip arches.
11. 11Add white polka dot embellishments

    

    Using a fine dotting tool dipped in white gel, carefully place small polka dot accents along the skin pink and blue French sections. This adds a playful, textured detail that enhances the overall milk salt bunny design.

    Tip: Keep the dots uniform in size by loading a consistent amount of gel onto the tip of the dotting tool for each placement.
12. 12Apply striping tape for plaid design

    

    Take 2 mm striping tape and carefully apply it down onto the nail surface to create the grid lines for the upcoming plaid pattern design. Press the tape down firmly to ensure crisp lines.

    Tip: Ensure the ends of the striping tape are trimmed flush with the edges of the nail to prevent lifting during product application.
13. 13Apply cyan-green color over plaid tape

    

    Using Huaxiaozhang half-cover cyan-green number 2 color, pat the color gently over the striping tape grid to build the textured plaid effect. This creates a semi-transparent, layered look characteristic of the design.

    Tip: Pat lightly with a sponge tool to achieve an even distribution of color without shifting the placement of the striping tape underneath.
14. 14Draw shimmer lines with pulling silk gel

    

    Use Jasons Clark white pulling silk gel to draw shiny, delicate lines between the two plaid lines. Once drawn, this ultra-beautiful shimmer adds dimension so the pattern does not look monotonous.

    Tip: Pull the silk gel quickly and steadily between the lines to create a clean, thin thread of shimmer without messy pooling.
15. 15Mix white polish and soft UV gel

    

    Combine white nail polish with soft UV resin on a mixing tile, stirring it evenly to create a pliable mixture. This custom mixture is used to fill molds for flexible 3D nail art embellishments.

    Tip: Stir thoroughly to eliminate any streaks or uneven pigment dispersion before transferring the mixture into the mold.
16. 16Fill the lace edge mold

    

    Using a dotting pen, pick up an appropriate amount of the mixed gel and slowly fill the Meilikechengtu lace edge mold. Cure under the UV lamp once filled to set the flexible lace piece.

    Tip: Fill the mold gradually to avoid trapping air bubbles, ensuring clean and sharp edges on the final cured piece.
17. 17Cure the mold under a portable UV lamp

    

    Place the filled mold under a portable UV or LED lamp and cure the gel thoroughly. This ensures that the soft UV gel and white mold elements set properly, creating durable and flexible charms that retain their detailed shape.

    Tip: Ensure the gel is completely cured so the mold retains its shape and flexibility when removed.
18. 18Apply the cured lace border along the French tip contour

    

    Carefully pick up the cured soft UV lace border using a pair of precision tweezers. Apply it smoothly along the curved contour of the French manicure tip to create an intricate and polished decorative edge.

    Tip: Use precision tweezers for maximum control when positioning delicate silicone or soft gel molds onto the nail surface.

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