1This nail design features a vibrant sunset gradient in shades of coral, orange, and yellow on several nails.
2One nail showcases a beach scene with silhouettes of palm trees and water, while others highlight decorative accents including seashells, a starfish, and sparkly embellishments.
3The use of gold glitter at the nail tips adds an elegant touch, enhancing the summer theme.
Items Needed for this Design
Nail Preparation
Nail file
Nail buffer
Base coat
Top coat
Nail Polish Colors
Coral polish
Orange polish
Yellow polish
Teal polish
White polish
Nail Art Tools
Makeup sponge (for gradient)
Detailing brush
Dotting tool
Nail gems and stickers
Cleanup
Acetone or nail polish remover
Cotton pads
Step by Step DIY(Do It Yourself) Guide
1
Prepare your nails.
File and shape your nails to your desired length.
Buff the surface to create a smooth base.
2
Apply the base coat.
Apply a thin layer of base coat to protect your nails.
Allow it to dry completely.
3
Create the sunset gradient.
Using a makeup sponge, apply coral, orange, and yellow polish in stripes.
Dab the sponge onto the nail, blending the colors for a gradient effect.
Repeat for each nail, ensuring even coverage.
4
Paint beach scene and accents.
Use a detailing brush to paint palm trees and water on one nail.
On other nails, use a dotting tool to create seashell patterns.
Attach nail gems and stickers for additional decoration.
5
Add glitter.
Dab a small amount of gold glitter at the nail tips.
Seal it with a top coat.
6
Finish with top coat.
Once all polish is dry, apply a top coat to give shine and protect the design.
Let it dry completely.
Pro Tips
Make sure to let each layer of polish dry before applying the next to avoid smudging.
Practice the gradient technique on a piece of paper before applying to your nails.
Use a small amount of nail polish remover on a clean brush to correct any mistakes.