Nail Tutorial - Step by Step Airbrushing

This Airbrushed Nail Art step by step will help you learn how to apply airbrushed nail art to your nails using Medea paints and pre-cut masking from 'Too Much Fun'. Please take note that the tutorial is copyright of Liberty Nail Design and may not be reproduced in whole, or in part without prior written permission.

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Step 1
After applying an airbrush base coat, lightly mist a layer of white over the nail.

Nail Tutorial
Step 2
Spray 'Peaches & Cream' paint over nail.

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Step 3
Apply mask diagonally to top third of nail and spray 'Red Copper'.

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Step 4
Carefully remove mask.'

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Step 5
Move the same mask down a little, still on the diagonal, using an old piece of masking, cover the top part of the nail to avoid any overspray. Spray 'Black' over uncovered lower edge of nail.

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Step 6
Carefully remove all masking. Apply an airbrush compatible top coat, allow to dry, then wash around cuticles with soap and water.

Medea paints:
Cloud White
Black Onyx
Peaches and Cream
Red Copper

Pre cut masking:
'Tremours' by Too Much Fun