of colored polish over the whole nail plate except the area of lunula and the free edge of nail. Steps in giving half-moon with tip 1. Clean the nails then apply hand massage. 2. Apply basecoat. 3. Apply white or platinum nail polish. 2. Apply colored polish from one side to the other side of the nail to form a half-moon, leaving the lunula of the nail. 4. Leave the part of the free edge. The free edge should be seen. 5. Apply top coat.