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I leave my biweekly gel manicure to the pros. I love watching the manicurists create tiny works of art on my nails, especially since it’s a skill I could never replicate at home. But a DIY pedicure?

Gel polish base coat. White gel polish. Blooming gel. Pink gel polish. Fine liner nail art brush. Gel polish top coat. Top tip: You can use any colour of gel polish for the blooming gel rose, however ...