How to make your mark on fashion with this pencil nail tutorial

Bored with your nail game? This "pencil me in for this manicure" nail art tutorial is a creative way to take your fingers from dull to daring.

A clean white base serves as the canvas for this striking nail art style. Whether you're currently in school or simply nostalgic for the days you used to spend in the classroom, this pencil design is a fun, fresh way to celebrate your academic side or honor your love of drawing. Plus, the design is simple enough that even nail novices can achieve the desired results. Make a note of this sweet pencil manicure today.

Materials
Mission Control Precision Gel in Over Drive and Solar
Presto 173 Espirando
The Gel Polish in white
Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish Top It Off
Pointed nail art brush

1. Paint entire surface of nails with The Gel Polish in white, taking extra care to cover the edges.

2. Using a pointed nail art brush, draw the rectangular portion of two pencils extending from the nail bed and top of nail, respectively.

3. With Presto 173 paint in Espirando, draw and fill in an eraser tip at the bottom end of the pencil extending from the top of the nail.

4. Using Mission Control paint in Over Drive, outline both pencils. Then, draw and fill in a graphite point atop the pencil extending from the nail bed.

5. Use Over Drive paint to add depth lines down the center of both pencils.

6. Cover nails with a layer of Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish Top It Off.