Multicolor Argyle Almond

Polish Details:

• Full-coverage argyle nail art
• Burgundy and black diamond pattern
• Navy and forest-green combination
• Powder blue and chocolate brown accents
• Blush pink and brown argyle
• Cream, mustard, and green pattern
• Bright blue and red accents
• Thin white diagonal crossing lines
• Mismatched color palette
• High-gloss finish

Recommended Polish Colours:

• OPI – Malaga Wine – deep burgundy
• OPI – Russian Navy – rich navy blue
• OPI – Stay Off the Lawn!! – forest green
• OPI – Chocolate Moose – chocolate brown
• OPI – It’s a Boy! – powder blue
• OPI – Bubble Bath – soft blush pink
• OPI – Alpine Snow – white linework
• OPI – Ochre to the Moon – mustard accent

Difficulty Level:

Hard

Estimated Time to Achieve the Look:

100–130 minutes

Step By Step Breakdown:

1. Prep the nails and shape them into medium almond silhouettes with smooth, tapered tips.
2. Apply a base coat and cure completely.
3. Select a different color combination for each nail to create the mismatched argyle effect.
4. Paint the base color of each nail and cure until fully opaque.
5. Using a fine detail brush, create evenly spaced diamond shapes down the center and sides of each nail.
6. Fill the diamonds with contrasting shades such as burgundy, blue, green, brown, pink, cream, or mustard.
7. Add additional darker blocks between the main diamonds to build the layered argyle pattern.
8. Using crisp white polish and a fine liner brush, paint thin diagonal lines crossing over the colored diamonds.
9. Refine the intersections and edges so the geometric pattern remains sharp and balanced across the curved nail surface.
10. Seal the entire manicure with a high-gloss top coat for a smooth, glass-like finish.