Black and white is a failsafe colour combo – guaranteed to work with every skin tone and any outfit. This fun, abstract design is super eyecatching and surprisingly easy to create. Scroll down for the step-by-step tutorial.


Step One

Prep your nails by cutting and filing them into shape, tidying cuticles, and applying a later of clear base coat.


Step Two

Using a thin-tipped brush and white nail polish, trace the outline of a wavy shape across each nail. Use the regular nail polish brush to fill in the shape, up to the end of the nail.


Step Three

Use a clean thin-tipped brush and black nail polis to draw black waves on top of the white shape, following the original curves of the white. Finish with a layer of clear top coat.


You will need

Essie Strong Start Base Coat
Essie Strong Start Base Coat
Essie Nail Polish in Licorice
Essie Nail Polish in Licorice
Essie Nail Polish in Blanc White
Essie Nail Polish in Blanc White
Le Mini Macaron Le Liner Brush
Le Mini Macaron Le Liner Brush
Le Mini Macaron Le Petit Brush
Le Mini Macaron Le Petit Brush
Essie Gel Couture Top Coat
Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

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