Bubblegum Diagonal French nails
Bubblegum with the smile line tilted, so the Milk Bath sits deeper on one sidewall than the other.
3 bottles: Bubblegum, Milk Bath and Deep Fuchsia. Bubblegum and Milk Bath are close in tone, so the design is tonal rather than graphic. It shows up in daylight and softens indoors. The bottles are not all the same finish (crème and sheer), so the pattern picks up light differently from the ground.
On an almond shape the canvas narrows toward the tip, so the design reads as slightly elongated. Usually flattering, occasionally something to compensate for.
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How to paint Bubblegum Diagonal French nails
- 1 Buff, dehydrate and base coat, then cure. Two thin coats of Bubblegum, curing each one.
- 2 Set the Milk Bath line at an angle across the tip and keep the same angle on every nail.
- 3 Gloss top coat, cure, then cuticle oil once it is out of the lamp.
Questions about Bubblegum Diagonal French
Is Bubblegum Diagonal French hard to do at home?
Yes, with a steady hand. The motif is freehand, so the first nail is usually the worst one. Budget around 45 minutes for a full set, and three colours means three chances for something to bleed, so cure between each one rather than working wet on wet.
What polish do I need for Bubblegum Diagonal French?
3 bottles: Bubblegum (crème), Milk Bath (sheer) and Deep Fuchsia (crème). Plus a base coat and a gloss top coat, which every design here assumes you already have.
Does Bubblegum Diagonal French work on short nails?
Almond needs a little length to hold its taper. On a short nail the shape reads closer to round, and the design still works, it just stops elongating the finger.
How many coats does Bubblegum Diagonal French need?
More than you would expect. Milk Bath is translucent, so the colour builds over three thin coats rather than covering in two. Stop wherever you like the depth — that is the point of a sheer.