How to do marble nails

1. Apply base coat to prevent streaking. Let dry.

2. Paint nails with 2 coats of opaque white polish.

3. Once completely dry, dip a toothpick or eyeliner brush into dark polish and make small, veiny squiggles on nails.

4. Allow to dry completely and finish with topcoat.

A version of this article appeared in our June 2016 issue with the headline "Nailed it!," p. 28. 

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