1. For my base coat I used Essie’s grow stronger base coat.

2. I applied two coats of Nude nail polish by Barry M (NP 342).

3. Once dried, I tore a piece off a make up sponge or dish sponge (unused).

4. I applied my desired [darker] colour to sponge [make sure it’s not too much – light brush paint onto sponge]. I used a baby blue nail polish by Barry M.

5. I then applied the sponge to nail starting from the centre of the nail to tip and tip to centre. The process was repeated until I was satisfied with the depth of the colour.

6. Optional – I added a glitter nail polish (Effects Silver Glitter by Barry M -149) over darker the tip colour.

7. Once dry, I finished by adding a top coat for shine – I used the Insta Dry by Sally Hansen; [optional matte nail polish for top coat for matte effect].