A Toothpick Is All You Need to Get This Bright, Polka-Dot Nail Art

By Jessica Cruel

Updated on 7/5/2015 at 2:00 PM

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There's a reason polka-dot manicures have been popular for decades. The speckled design is foolproof! All you need is a dotting tool or toothpick to create a chic, colorful pattern like this one from Jin Soon Choi. The celebrity and editorial manicurist created the kaleidoscopic dots on a basic white background so that the neons really pop. The finished product is sure to coordinate with your favorite Summer sundress or bikini when you're basking on the beach.

Step One
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Step One

Apply a base coat like JINsoon Power Coat ($18).

Step Two
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Step Two

Apply two coats of JINsoon Doux ($18) all over the nails.

Step Three
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Step Three

Using a dotting tool or a toothpick, apply JINsoon Poppy Blue ($18) in a section of the nail.

Tip: pour a few drops of the color on paper, and use that as your palette to dip your tool into instead of the bottle.

Step Four
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Step Four

Repeat step three for JINsoon Farouche ($18), Charme ($18), and Enflammée ($18).

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Step Five
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Step Five

Apply a top gloss like JINsoon Top Gloss ($18).

The Finished Look
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The Finished Look