How to do triangle negative-space nails

1. Cut masking or painters’ tape into various sizes of triangles to fit nails. Place triangles at the base of nails, smoothing out air bubbles.

2. Apply 2 coats of polish.

3. Once polish is almost completely dry, use tweezers to peel off tape, starting at bottom of each triangle.

4. 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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