This design is easier than it looks; create a beautiful transition of gel polish colors and finish with the trusted BIAB technique! Follow these steps and vary with different colors! This look is built on stencils, but can also be achieved with Upperforms. We'll be working with the Easy Nails Technique. Not familiar with this technique yet? You can find plenty of video tutorials on it in TS Club.
Products used:
Builder Gel Extra Milky White
Gel polish 148
Gel polish 080
T-Gel Clear
Gel polish 112
Gel polish 176
Gel polish 061
Gel polish 062
Applying the Ombre look
Prepare the natural nail for product application and perform a manicure (for example aEuropean ManicureofTS Cuticle RemoverIf you choose to extend your nails with forms, first build the tip with a clear gel, such as Builder Gel Extra Clear. If you choose to extend with Upperforms, build the tip with it.
- For the tip, mix Builder Gel Extra Milky White with a few drops of gel polish 148 and a drop of gel polish 080. It's best to do this before starting the prep, so any air bubbles have already escaped before you do this step. Use a mixing palette for this and be careful not to stir too vigorously, but try to mix the gels evenly to prevent bubbles.
- Build (or apply with Upperform) the tip with the mixture to about halfway down the natural nail plate and cure. Repeat this for all nails.
- Now make two mixes: Mix the transparent T-Gel with gel polish 112 and 176 and another mix of 061 and 062. If you notice the T-Gel is too runny, you've used too much gel polish.
- File the built-up tips using the Easy Nails filing technique and clean the nails and remove any dust.
- Now apply the purple T-Gel mixture to the cuticle and blend it outward towards the free edge. Create a thin but opaque layer with a soft fading effect. Cure for 60 seconds under the UV LED lamp and repeat on all nails.
- Now apply a thin, even layer of T-Gel Clear over the entire nail, creating a smooth base for the next step. Cure this layer for 30 seconds.
- Build up the nail further with the denim blue T-Gel mixture and cure it for 60 seconds in the UV LED lamp.
- After curing, remove the sticky layer from the T-Gel and finish your nails with, for example, the glitter topcoat TS Reflectop for an extra dazzling effect.
Variations:By preparing your color mixes in advance and testing the combinations, you'll ensure you don't waste time during client appointments. You can also show some examples on Color Tips or in the Nail Color Book. This way, clients can immediately see what's possible!Save tip:Easily store your blends in TS Mixing Jars. These 15ml airtight jars are perfect for storing your custom-mixed creations. Try mixing different colors with glitter to create a unique collection.
