Poly Gel Square Nail Design
Elevate Your Style with Whimsical Pastel Ombre and Geometric Nail Art Creations
Design Details
- 1The design features a combination of soft pastel colors with a gradient effect, blending shades of blue, purple, and pink.
- 2Some nails are painted in a solid white color, providing a clean contrast to the colorful gradient nails.
- 3Each gradient nail is adorned with small diamond-shaped rhinestones, adding a touch of sparkle and elegance.
- 4The overall look is modern and trendy, perfect for various occasions.
Items Needed for this Design
Nail Preparation
- Nail file
- Buffer
- Base coat
- Top coat
Nail Polish Colors
- White nail polish
- Light blue nail polish
- Lavender nail polish
- Light pink nail polish
- Shimmer or glitter polish
Nail Art Tools
- Makeup sponge (for gradient effect)
- Dotting tool or toothpick (for placing rhinestones)
- Tweezers (for placement of rhinestones)
Cleanup
- Acetone or nail polish remover
- Cotton pads or swabs
Step by Step DIY(Do It Yourself) Guide
1
Prep your nails
- File and shape your nails to your desired length and shape.
- Buff the surface of your nails to create a smooth canvas.
- Apply a base coat to protect your nails and enhance polish adhesion.
2
Create the gradient effect
- Apply a base layer of the light blue polish on the nail, letting it dry completely.
- On a makeup sponge, apply stripes of the light pink and lavender polishes next to each other.
- Dab the sponge onto the nail in a stippling motion, building up the gradient effect until satisfied.
- Seal the gradient with a layer of shimmer or glitter polish for added dimension.
3
Apply white polish
- Paint a few nails exclusively in solid white polish as contrast, and allow them to dry.
- Ensure the white polish is opaque and even.
4
Add rhinestones
- Using a dotting tool or toothpick, pick up a rhinestone and place it on the gradient nails.
- Repeat for each nail, positioning the rhinestones where desired.
- Press gently to secure the rhinestones in place.
5
Finish with a top coat
- Apply a top coat over the entire design to secure it and enhance shine.
- Allow your nails to dry completely.
- Clean up any excess polish around the nails with acetone and cotton swabs.
Pro Tips
For a smoother gradient, blend the colors on the sponge thoroughly before applying to the nail.
To keep rhinestones secure, consider using a gel top coat, which provides extra hold.
Work in thin layers to avoid thick polish that can take longer to dry.
If you make a mistake, don't worry! You can easily correct it with some nail polish remover.
