Introduction
The Tony Awards are a spectacle of glamour and style, showcasing not only the best in Broadway but also exquisite fashion and beauty trends. This year, actress Cynthia Erivo made a splash with her stunning 3D floral nail design, crafted by celebrity nail artist Rose Hackle. This article provides a detailed guide on how you can recreate this bold and vibrant nail look at home.
About the Event
The 2023–24 Tony Awards celebrated the crème de la crème of Broadway with musical theatre stars lighting up the event. In one of the memorable moments of the evening, Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel took the stage together celebrating their connection through ‘Wicked.’ For this special night, Erivo donned a memorable 3D floral manicure to match her vivacious style.
A Dazzling Nail Design
Rose Hackle (@rosedoesmynails) took Cynthia Erivo’s preference for bold colors and translated them into a dynamic and memorable nail art piece. The result was a stunning fusion of 3D flowers and Swarovski crystals. “Cynthia chose the colors, and I went to work creating something special to remind everyone to bloom boldly in every shade, for the world needs your vibrant spirit,” shared Hackle.
Materials Needed
To recreate Cynthia Erivo’s 3D floral manicure, you will need the following materials:
- OPI GelColor Stay Strong Base Coat
- OPI Your Way shades (e.g., $elf Made, Taurus-t Me, Without A Pout)
- Dotting tool
- Blooming gel
- Sculpting hard gel
- OPI shades for accents (e.g., (Bee)FFR, Apricot AF)
- Medium viscosity charm glue
- Green and pink Swarovski stones
- OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat
- OPI Nail & Cuticle Oil
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Nails
Start with a full soak-off removal of any previous nail set. This ensures the nails are clean and ready for the new application.
Step 2: Shape and Sculpt
Apply sculpted stickers and build an acrylic base into an XXL stiletto shape to achieve the desired length and form.
Step 3: Base Coat Application
Buff the nails smooth and apply OPI GelColor Stay Strong Base Coat to each nail. Once painted, cure the nails under OPI’s Star Light Gel Lamp.
Step 4: Apply Base Colors
Using an airbrush, apply the selected OPI Your Way shades to create a vibrant base. This includes colors like $elf Made, Taurus-t Me, and Without A Pout.
Step 5: Add Psychedelic Effect
Utilize a dotting tool and blooming gel to blend and contrast colors, creating a psychedelic effect that complements the 3D flowers.
Step 6: Crafting 3D Flowers
Sculpt the 3D flowers using hard gel and add colorful accents with OPI shades like (Bee)FFR and Apricot AF.
Step 7: Applying Crystals and Finish
Use a charm glue with medium viscosity to apply green and pink Swarovski stones for a sparkling finish. Finally, seal everything in with one coat of OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat and nourish with OPI Nail & Cuticle Oil.
Conclusion
With these steps, you can bring the inspiration and vibrancy of Cynthia Erivo’s Tony Awards manicure into your own life. Embrace the bold creativity and let your nails reflect your unique style.
