essie was behind the beach bum nail vibes at Alexander Wang’s Spring/Summer 2017 runway show. Michelle Saunders for essie wanted to create a nail look that would turn a neutral into more of a sanded-down effect, an illusion of days spent lounging at the beach.
essie nail products used:
! ridge filling base coat
! cocktails & coconuts
! au natural
! matte about you top coat
Get The Look:
- Start by applying one coat of ridge filling base coat on clean nails to ensure a smooth application.
- Coat nails with one layer of cocktails and coconuts, a neutral that gives off just a hint of shimmer, like the sand in the sun.
- Apply one coat of au natural.
- Finish with one coat of matte about you top coat, to get that sandy effect.
essie Pro Tip:
Michelle Saunders (of essie) suggest slightly buffing the natural nails with a super soft buffer before starting your manicure, to ensure smooth coverage when opting for a matte nail.
Some runway looks from the show:
Photo Credit: Sam Kim for essie
