nail art
playing in pastel nail art
try this graphic linear nail art design that's pretty, playful, and pastel
![playing in pastel nail art](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/ca/articles/nail_art/playinginpastel_nailart-compressor.jpg?h=640&w=640&la=en-CA&hash=FADEDAB951C2F9D48658C6767DAED92C)
step 1: hydrate with apricot cuticle oil.
step 2: clean then prep nails with your favorite essie base coat.
step 3: apply one coat of limo-scene.
step 4: using play date, plumberry, and tart deco, apply vertical oval shapes onto the nail. each nail should look a little different. pro tip: apply 3-5 shapes per nail and allow them to dry.
step 5: using a liner brush dipped in muchi muchi, apply vertical stripes to the nail. pro tip: apply 3-5 stripes to each nail.
step 6: shine and seal with gel•setterTM topcoat.
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![play date](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/master/dmi/products_nailpolish_hd/enamels/nudes/updated-images/play-date/essie-enamel-play-date-front-530.jpg?h=320&w=320&la=en-CA&hash=E99335E40A6B0D870822C02548FFE570)