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May 2022
Harrogate nail artist's guide to creating Union Jack jubilee nails
Jubilee fever is increasing, with the Harrogate district transforming into a sea of red, white and blue ahead of the celebrations this week.
From costumes to bunting, there are plenty of ways to get into the party spirit.
But if the thought of daubing yourself in face paint or wearing a giant hat is just that little bit too extra, there is a more discreet way to get involved.
We have teamed up with Harrogate nail artist Helen Wren to offer a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect Union flag design for your digits.
Helen, who has a studio at her home on Cold Bath Road, said:
1. Primer/base coat. 2. Blue all over the nail
3. Thick white strip vertically. 4. Thick white strip horizontally
5. Slightly thinner white stripe diagonally through the cross both ways. 6. Go over the white with a fine vertical red line
7. Fine red line horizontally. 8. Fine red lines diagonally and finish using a top coat in either a high shine or matte.
Top tip: If using gel polish and a lamp then be sure to cure in between stages. If using a normal nail polish then leave enough time in between stages to dry a little, otherwise they’ll run.
Read more:
- Princess Anne to visit Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Show
- Timetable of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Valley Gardens
- How to put on a good Jubilee spread and celebrate in style in the Harrogate district
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