100 Oval Nail Design Ideas for Prom

Steps

1. 1Apply two thin coats of creamy lavender polish as your base.
2. 2Once dry, use a fine detail brush to paint small four-pointed stars using silver polish.
3. 3Place a tiny dot of holographic glitter in the center of each star using a dotting tool.

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1. 1Apply a sheer nude base coat and cure if using gel.
2. 2Sponge a rose gold metallic polish onto the top third of the nail.
3. 3Apply a second layer of sponge-dabbed polish, concentrating it at the very tip.

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1. 1Paint all nails with two coats of deep midnight navy.
2. 2While the polish is still slightly tacky, use tweezers to place small silver foil flakes.
3. 3Press the flakes down gently with your finger to ensure they lay flat.

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1. 1Apply a sheer pink 'your nails but better' base color.
2. 2On the ring finger, use a liner brush to paint a delicate black ribbon bow.
3. 3Place a tiny pearl in the center of the bow using a dab of nail glue.

Steps

1. 1Apply one coat of semi-sheer peony pink polish.
2. 2Apply a non-wipe top coat and cure for half the recommended time.
3. 3Rub pearlescent white chrome powder over the entire nail until it glows.

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1. 1Paint your nails a deep emerald green.
2. 2Mix a drop of white polish with top coat to create a sheer 'milky' white.
3. 3Swirl the milky white over the green base using a thin brush to create marble veins.

Steps

1. 1Start with a very sheer, cool-toned blue or white base.
2. 2Apply a layer of clear polish or base coat and drop iridescent flakes into it while wet.
3. 3Layer the flakes more heavily at the tips to create a 'french' glass effect.

Steps

1. 1Apply a solid lavender base coat to all nails.
2. 2Using a sponge, lightly dab hot pink polish in the very center of the nail in a circular motion.
3. 3Build the color intensity in the center while keeping the edges soft and blended.

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1. 1Apply a sheer nude or light grey base color.
2. 2Use a liner brush and 3D builder gel to draw a thick, slightly wavy French tip line.
3. 3Cure the builder gel so it remains raised and textured.

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1. 1Apply a solid white or cream base coat.
2. 2Place small dots of mint, pink, and blue polish randomly on the nail.
3. 3While wet, use a toothpick to swirl the colors together gently.

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1. 1Apply a nude base that matches your skin tone.
2. 2Apply a heavy amount of champagne glitter at the base of the nail near the cuticle.
3. 3Use a dry brush to pull the glitter halfway up the nail toward the tip.

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1. 1Paint the accent nails with a bright electric blue.
2. 2Use a black striper brush to outline the wing shapes and add 'vein' lines.
3. 3Add small white dots along the black edges using a dotting tool.

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1. 1Apply two coats of a sheer 'milky' nude base.
2. 2Using a long liner brush, paint a long, flowing 'S' curve in sage green.
3. 3Add a thinner white swirl that follows the path of the sage line.

Steps

1. 1Apply two coats of a bright tangerine cream polish.
2. 2Apply one coat of a fine gold shimmer topper while the base is slightly wet.
3. 3Clean up the edges with a brush dipped in acetone for a sharp oval look.

Steps

1. 1Apply a silver metallic base coat.
2. 2Paint micro-glitter onto a small makeup sponge.
3. 3Dab the sponge onto the nail repeatedly to build up a dense, opaque glitter layer.