7. Encapsulated Gold Flake & French Outlines
This design takes the smoky marble effect up a notch by incorporating delicate gold flakes ☍ that look encapsulated within the nail. Paired with glossy black nails and a sharp black French outline on the clear/smoky base, it’s incredibly detailed and luxurious. This style often looks best when done with gel or acrylic to truly encapsulate the flakes.
- How to Recreate (Simplified for home):
- Apply base coat. Paint some nails glossy black.
- For the accent nails: Create the smoky black effect on a clear or sheer nude base as described before (look 6). While a layer is still tacky (or use a bit of nail glue/wet top coat), carefully place small gold flakes.
- Using a fine nail art brush ☍ and black polish, draw a thin outline around the free edge, mimicking a French tip shape but just the line.
- Seal thoroughly with a couple of layers of glossy top coat ☍ to smooth out the flakes. For a true encapsulated look, gel polish works best.
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