Creative nail art can draw as much attention as beautiful outfits. Jelly nails are a fantastic way to showcase your unique personality using gel polish. Here’s how to create this trendy look with gel polish jelly.
Basic Steps for Jelly Nail Art
Step 1: Start by applying a layer of milky white transparent gel polish as your base coat on all nails. On the tip of your index finger, paint a half-moon shape with fuchsia gel polish jelly.
Step 2: Use mint green gel polish to create a crescent shape at the base of your index finger.
Step 3: Apply the same design to your pinky finger as you did on your index finger using gel polish jelly.
Step 4: For your thumb, follow the smile line and paint a French manicure using fuchsia gel polish.
Step 5: On your middle finger, use white gel polish to create a capsule-shaped circle in the center.
Step 6: Apply light green gel polish jelly to one half of the oval shape.
Step 7: For your ring finger, replicate the design of your middle finger, but switch the colors to white and orange for added variety.
Step 8: Finish by applying a layer of transparent topcoat to all nails to seal in your jelly effect.
Jelly Grid Nail Art Tutorial Using Gel Polish
- Start with a base coat and let it dry. Paint your middle and ring fingers white using gel polish jelly.
- On your index finger, apply adhesive glue and outline with circular holographic sequins. Let it dry.
- Once dry, use creamy yellow gel polish to create a diagonal stripe on your middle finger.
- On your pinky, apply glue and stick a circle of holographic sequins.
- Add a pink stripe on the tip of your middle finger, followed by a crossing pink stripe and a yellow stripe.
- On your ring finger, add yellow and light blue stripes, letting them dry before crossing them over.
- Repeat the same steps for your thumb. Once dry, apply a topcoat and let it cure to complete.
Blue Jelly Nail Art Tutorial with Gel Polish
Step 1: Prepare your materials and perform a basic nail trim. Apply a base coat and let it dry. For the index and ring fingers, create a gradient using light blue gel polish jelly on one-third of the nail. Use a flat brush to blend for a smooth gradient effect.
Step 2: After curing, apply a thin layer of a white and transparent gel mix for a foggy jelly look. Cure this layer.
Step 3: Apply a thin layer of sparkly transparent gel polish on top.
Step 4: Use a sculpting brush to create flower petals with the gel. Press lightly to form petals, curing each one before moving to the next.
Step 5: Add small dots with white gel polish for the flower center, curing them afterward.
Step 6: Create a gradient on the remaining nails using the same technique, but with a 1:1 mix of white gel polish and transparent gel. Cure between layers.
Step 7: Finish by applying a topcoat, avoiding contact with any embellishments to maintain their shine.
Jelly Sticker Nail Art Tutorial Using Gel Polish jelly
- Gather your gel polish jelly and tools, then trim and buff your nails. Apply a base coat and cure for 60 seconds. Paint your thumb with watermelon red gel polish, curing for 60 seconds.
- Apply a second layer on two-thirds of the nail, then cure again.
- For your middle finger, paint it entirely in watermelon red gel polish jelly, and create a French tip on your index and pinky fingers.
- Draw shapes on your ring finger with a nail art pen and let them dry.
- Position colorful adhesive stickers on your nails.
- For your thumb, apply adhesive stickers as well.
- Remove the clear film from the tattoo sticker and place the design on your nail, pressing for 5 seconds before dampening with water.
- Press with a tissue until the paper separates, then peel off the backing without touching the design before it dries.
- Once fully dry, apply a glossy topcoat and let it cure to complete your jelly nail design!
Enjoy experimenting with these jelly nail techniques using gel polish jelly to express your unique style!