Easter bunny & heart nail design: step-by-step guide

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Seasonal & Occasions, Step by Step

Sara Pinto, nail product & academy director at Andreia Professional, explains how she crafted an adorable Easter bunny look in this nail art tutorial…

You will need the following Andreia Professional products, available via www.andreiaprofessional.com / www.salon-services.com:

  • Gel Polishes in 218 White, 220 Pinkish Nude & BA3 Mauve Glitter.
  • All In One No Wipe Top Coat.
  • Halfmoon Buffer in 100/180-grit.
  • Nail Art Brush Mini 000.
  • Gel Paints in 01 White & 06 Red.
  • Spider Gel in 02 Black.
Step 1
Prep the nail, then apply a layer of Andreia Professional Gel Polish in 218 White and cure for 60 seconds. Apply Andreia Professional All In One No Wipe Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds.
Step 2
Gently buff the nail surface and make it matte using the Andreia Professional Halfmoon Buffer in 100/180-grit. Then draw the outline of the bunny design with a pencil.
Step 3
Paint the inner parts of the bunny's ears and paws using Andreia Professional Gel Polish in 220 Pinkish Nude and a fine liner brush, like the Andreia Professional Nail Art Brush Mini 000. Cure for 60 seconds.
Step 4
Paint the bunny's outer ears and paws using a clean Nail Art Brush Mini 000 and Andreia Professional Gel Paint in 01 White. Cure for 60 seconds.
Step 5
Using a clean Nail Art Brush Mini 000 and Andreia Professional Gel Paint in 06 Red, paint three hearts horizontally across the nail, between the bunny ears and paws. Cure for 60 seconds.
Step 6
Add horizontal lines in varying thicknesses and styles above and below the hearts, using a clean Nail Art Brush Mini 000 and Andreia Professional Spider Gel in 02 Black. Add some black dots at the end of the lines, then cure for 60 seconds. Apply Andreia Professional All In One No Wipe Top Coat and cure for a final 60 seconds.
Step 7
Apply a shimmery pink colour to the other nails, like Andreia Professional Gel Polish in BA3 Mauve Glitter. Once cured, add a heart to each of these nails using the Andreia Professional Nail Art Brush Mini 000 and Gel Paint in 06 Red. Cure, then paint two vertical lines criss-crossing through each heart using Andreia Professional Gel Paint in 01 White. Cure the nails for 60 seconds.