1. Tools- clear base/top coat, red nail polish, stick-on nail polish strips, nail file, cuticle nippers (optional) 2: Apply a thin base coat, and then fit the correct nail polish strips to each finger. Skip any random one you want and leave it for the red polish. I chose the ring finger. 3: (Optional) Cut the excess off with cuticle nippers or scissors. 4: File the edges. This will give you a perfect edge with the nail polish strip. 5. Paint the plain nail red. I did 2 coats. 6. Go over everything (polish strips + red nail) with a clear top coat. Source: www.thebeautydepartment.com