Bellacures created three fun Barbiecore-inspired nail designs, and we're here with the step-by-steps on how to achieve them:
To achieve this #Barbiecore nail look, begin by completing cuticle care, and filing nails to the desired shape. Next, prime nails to make sure they are free of any oils, and debris in preparation for the gel base coat. Once this is done, proceed with applying clear gel base coat evenly to the entirety of the nail bed, and cure. Once this is done, apply a gel nail glue from the mids to tips of the nails. This application does not have to be perfect, as we are going for a slightly messier foil process. Once the glue is tacky, apply pink metallic foils to the edge of the nails, and press down to adhere. After you've secured all your foils, finish off the nail with a clear gel topcoat, and cure. Finish off by applying acetone to remove any stickiness from the top layer of the nails and apply some cuticle oil for the hydrated pink mani of your dreams.
For the perfect #Barbiecore mani, always begin by completing your cuticle care, and filing nails to the desired shape. Once this is complete, apply two coats of sheer nude polish to the nail bed. For the best result, apply evenly and allow dry time in between each coat of polish. Next, on a thin line brush, do some nearly straight line Frenchies! Taking your lightest pale pink shade, apply this to the very tips of the nails with the slightest curve at the bottom. Try to be as precise as possible when completing this step, to avoid having to fix or remove any of your previous polish work. Clean your brush between shades and repeat this process twice more with your next two shades of pink, moving down the nail bed a little more between each shade. Finish off with a clear coat, and some cuticle oil for maximum shine.
Begin by completing cuticle care and shaping each of the nails into the desired shape. Next, apply two even coats of your favorite bright pink polish. Once again, for the best application results, apply each coat evenly to the nail bed, and allow time to dry between each coat of polish. Once your pink polish has dried, take any white polish on your nail dotting tool, and dot evenly onto the nail bed. Depending on your preference, you can make some of these polka dots bigger or smaller to add a little dimension to the look. Top your nails off with your favorite clear coat, and some cuticle oil and you are good to go.