The Ikat-Patterned Manicure

An eye-catching manicure is kind of the finishing touch of the moment, and these ikat-printed nails are gorgeous and fun and (relatively!) easy.
1. Get your nails into good shape—clip, buff, file, moisturize.
2. Clean nail beds with a whitening pen (or a bit of polish remover). Start with a base coat of clear polish; let dry completely.
3. Press ikat wraps onto each nail, smooth out wrinkles with fingers, then file away excess wrap.
4. Finish with clear top coat for shine.

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Her gorgeous NCLA nails are not chipping!

Photo Credit: Sergio Kurhajec

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Wraps

This pattern is huge in fashion, home—and it's so good for nails!

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Files

Each one is the size of a pinkie and dotted with Harajuku girls.

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Grooming/Travel Kit

Scissors, clippers, metal file and tweezers.

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Top Coat

Seals in the whole look with amazing gleam.

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Buffer

File, shine and finish all in one.

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Hand Cream

An unbelievable silkifier.

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Cuticle Cream

Super-moisturizing and smells like lemon meringue pie.

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Brightener

Makes nail whites whiter (without bleach!).

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