Each month, our esteemed beauty guru, Caitlin, shares some of her favorites out there, like tips for long-lasting polish and removing polish. This month, she shares her secrets for creating a carefree summery look with gel polish.
Beneath that smoldering sun, there sits something beautiful. Gel polish. Inste of relying on oil, the gel technique functions like oil. Basically, with gel polish, your nails are sprayed with liquid and then safely and comfortably washed. But before you try it for yourself, check out Caitlin’s tips on 15 best nail colors for summer and gel polish in general.
1. Use a base color, then a matte top color, and then stain create using paint.
The base color makes the whole look great. It gives you confidence of being safe in the first application. It reflects light and brings out your color.
2. Don’t forget to use a fan brush and a (subtle?) liquid buffer that has UV absorbers that can be used as buffers.
Many clients spray the base color first, so be sure to do that first. Use a translucent brush to smooth your base color. Do not spray for more then a second. Inste, use a small shimmer powder that is hidden in the brush, and then dry gently with a fan brush. It comes out absolutely sheer.
3. Always use a precise fan brush to clean the gel paint.
Begin where you would layer gel polish and work your way back to cover completely. Start out using a precise fan brush. Then, blend back in the gel paint. These multi-stroke brushes are good. They give an intense heat paste that ds texture and color to the looks.
4. Use a brush dipped in clear nail oil to apply gel polish.
Apply the gel polish to a clear bottle with clear polish oil. The oil helps hydrate the gel polish. It also helps prevent it from leeching off. After applying it, tap it clean with a brush. This also keeps it from trying to glue off, or smudge itself.
5. Use a sponge to do the actual bonding.
Start with a clear polish ball. This also gets to work well on a smaller surface so as to open up the gels and leave them more complete.
6. Use a clean sponge to press the gel paint together.
Use a few swipes from a lint roller for the best results.
7. Use a liquid stick or sponge to dot the entire line with your base and one or two swipe as needed.
Most gel paints will have a polymer film embedded in it. It will not here easily to the fingers. So use a gel stick, a liquid stick, or something else you can clean it off.
8. Use a brush dipped in clear nail oil (like “Foxy Beauty Friend” — 9+ steps to the process) to buff the entire nail and wipe off polish.
9. Place the gel as close as possible to the cuticle.
After smooth the nail, slowly begin to place a finger on the entire finger to apply. Make sure to rub your finger to give it a smooth, even coating. Then close the plate.
10. Top the entire look off with polish remover, and set it with silicone Top Coat.
Caitlin prefers Top Coat but silicone may work well.
11. Create a gel thin line with baby powder and lipstick or a stain.
Create a gorgeous nail design with these two things: baby powder and lipstick. If you’re looking for a more finished look, just substitute baby powder with ground up scrunchies, silky lotion, or anything else that you can find in the kitchen cupboard.
12. Dab a little gel polish with the tip of a tissue.
First remove the nail polish with a hairpins, and then dab it with a tissue. If it’s not too wet, use a buffer. This helps make the gel smooth.
13. Blend the finalcolor with a red, brown, or navy rimless dress.
Dip a coat of lipstick on a strip of egg paper. Then draw a thin line on the top using the lip of your lipstick. Then, draw a thin line with the egg paper on the bottom. Finish it off with a coat of oil and blow it dry.
14. Voila! As long as you use a gel, the smile will just keep coming out.
If you’re constantly smudging your look, try to lay down the color a little bit. Make sure you use a blend before you swipe on your two fingers.
15.If you decide to go the nails-only route, then you can do whatever you want with the gel.
Most gel polishes come in a variety of color options. If you don’t know what hue you want, just stick to a certain hue.
Your only job is to create it in your best possible eye.
If you’re crazy about nails, re on for these tips.
-Sara Eisen
Photo by Shutterstock
-Nia Palosky
You see the runway look everyone is looking for? Try it on for size.
The polish needs a long dry time, which is no problem with gels because it’s so flexible. Plus, you can hide your nails at all times.
-Dina Ciccarelli
Photo by Sharon Salzmann
Because gel polish is a thin coat, the polish has to stay put longer. If you apply too much, the color will bleed.
-Bibi
The full-coverage gel polish doesn’t apply to skin the way regular nail polishes do. You’ll want to apply the gel polish over your completely covered nail.
-Megan Johnson
The best tip for a gel-only process is to skip the alcohol and inste apply your gel polish directly to your nail. It will last longer and will dry faster.
-Brianna Clay
mittedly, gel polish takes a bit longer to dry. Don’t be surprised if you notice that when you go out in the morning, your nails are alrey a little slick.
-Brianna Clay
The shorter time required for gel polishes makes them easier to put on and take off.
-Tara Ina
The nails on my nails typically look white in the morning, like in this picture. This technique is also used on my gold nails.
-Mariah Tahara
From polish or gel, using your body to paint your nails makes a lot of sense. You can’t use a brush for gel, so it’s perfect for early risers and late risers.
-Melissa Pisacchia
Your favorite outfit is perfect for the first-timers and they will love this trick.
-Bryanna Crichard
Another simple way to wear your colors is to sculpt them over your skin.
-Marie Lou
Use your cuticles to create pretty ombré nails. This technique uses gentle pressure that creates softer grients.
-Sara Eisen
Sandra Angeli, color designer, shares, “I do love cuticles as a nail color. They look great over a base color. It really ds a bit of panache to a regular light color.”
-Monique
Make sure to experiment with your cuticles and nails.
-Emilee
Try to take two different textures to create an ombré look.
-Claire
For a real wow factor, pair it with a false nail.
-Emilee
For a metallic effect, stick to a bright red or blue nail color.
-Mary, color designer
Whether it’s a photo shoot or a special occasion, use bright brown nails.
-Mariah
Try to keep your nail color neutral, either in one she or in multiples, to create a classic look.
-Alex
Pouring yourself a custom lamp in gel polish? This is one of the best tips you’ll learn in this post.
-Melissa
Make sure to remove the excess gel in the manicure station after your nail art or gel polish application. It might mess up your final look.
-Mary
Try to keep your color powder in a bottle.
-Alex
Don’t forget about nailing down the packaging of your nail polish.
-Claire
Another major detail should be to remember to check each bottle of polish.
-Mary
Using a spray bottle with a diamond print is a major no-no.
-Melissa
Try to find a sticker that not only helps keep nails cleaner, but you can decorate your bottle and use the nail polish you pour into it.
-Claire
Paint all your nails black for a shiny toenail finish.
-Sara Eisen
Color picking will be a key to success.
-Mary
Decide which nail color you want and stick to it.
-Sarah Whitten
Your only job is to choose the one color that suits your makeup.
-Claire
My favorite nail color is teal. You can purchase fun stickers that I can put on my bottle or other alcohol containers for cool monochromatic dressing.
-Sarah Whitten
Twin purple is a great option for what you can apply to your bottles.
-Mary
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