Celebrities dressed to impress for the 2023 MTV VMAs. We have step-by-step details on how to rereate the red carpet manicures of Ice Spice, Demi Lovato, Sabrina Carpenter and Madelyn Cline. Follow these steps to recreate these trendy red carpet looks for your clients.
ICE SPICE GET THE LOOK
Celebrity nail artist Eri Ishizu created the ultimate early-2000’s inspired French manicure for Ice Spice using iconic OPI shades, paying homage to past VMA’s performance by the Queen of Pop – Britney Spears.
STEP 1: Start by prepping the nails.
STEP 2: Apply OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat. For the nail lacquer version, use OPI Natural Nail Base Coat.
STEP 3: Once dry, apply two coats of OPI GelColor in “Put It In Neutral.” For the nail lacquer version, use OPI Nail Lacquer in “Put It In Neutral”
STEP 4: Create a white French tip using OPI GelColor in “Alpine Snow.” For the nail lacquer version, use OPI Nail Lacquer in “Alpine Snow.”
STEP 5: Seal the look by applying OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat. For the nail lacquer version, use OPI Top Coat.
DEMI LOVATO GET THE LOOK
Singer Demi Lovato went back to their roots with a black nail look done by celebrity nail artist and OPI Global Ambassador Natalie Minerva. Initially known for their pop-punk style, Natalie used one of OPI’s most iconic shades Black Onyx” with a stiletto nail shape. The look was inspired by Demi’s latex performance outfit.
STEP 1: Begin with a sharp medium length stiletto gel extension. (Skip step when doing regular nail lacquer)
STEP 2: Apply OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat. For the nail lacquer version, use OPI Natural Nail Base Coat or OPI Nature Botanical Strong Base Coat.
STEP 3: Apply two coats of OPI GelColor in “Black Onyx.” For the nail lacquer version, use OPI Nail Lacquer in “Black Onyx” or OPI Nature Strong Natural Origin Nail Lacquer in “Onyx Skies.”
STEP 4: Finally, apply one coat of OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat. For the nail lacquer version, use the OPI Top Coat or OPI Nature Strong Natural Origin Top Coat.
SABRINA CARPENTER GET THE LOOK
Celebrity nail artist and OPI Global Ambassador Zola Ganzorigt, added a touch of cosmic elegance to Sabrina Carpenter’s red carpet look at the MTV VMAs. Using OPI’s NEW Big Zodiac Energy Collection, she created a stunning holographic manicure that perfectly complimented her silver-studded gown.
STEP 1: Apply one coat of OPI GelColor Stay Strong Base Coat. For nail lacquer version, use OPI Natural Nail Base Coat.
STEP 2: Next, apply two coats of OPI GelColor in “I Cancer-tainly Shine” from the new OPI Big Zodiac Energy Collection. For nail lacquer version, use OPI Nail Lacquer in “I Cancer-tainly Shine.”
STEP 3: Apply one coat of OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat, then wipe the nails with alcohol wipes. (Skip step if using nail lacquer)
STEP 4: Rub in OPI Chrome Effects in “Mixed Metals.” For nail lacquer version, opt for one light coat of OPI Nail Lacquer in “Angels Flight to Starry Nights.”
STEP 5: Lastly, apply one coat of OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat. For nail lacquer version, apply one coat of OPI Top Coat.
MADELYN CLINE GET THE LOOK
Celebrity nail artist and OPI Global Ambassador Zola Ganzorigt, used iconic OPI shades to create a timeless manicure for Madelyn Cline, enhancing her red carpet elegance at the MTV VMAs.
STEP 1: Apply one coat of OPI GelColor Stay Strong Base Coat. For nail lacquer version, use OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
STEP 2: Next, apply two coats of OPI GelColor in “Put It In Neutral”. For nail lacquer version, use OPI Nail Lacquer in “Put It In Neutral”
STEP 3: Next, apply one coat of OPI GelColor in “Alpine Snow” on the tip of the nails and gently smooth it out using ombré brush. For nail lacquer version, use OPI Nail Lacquer in “Alpine Snow”
STEP 4: Next, apply one coat of OPI GelColor in “Funny Bunny” on the tip of the nails and gently smooth it out using ombré brush. For nail lacquer version, use OPI Nail Lacquer in “Funny Bunny”
STEP 5: Lastly, apply one coat of OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat. For nail lacquer version, apply one coat of OPI Top Coat.
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