NPQ Tips - How to do Gradient Nails

Gradient nails are beautiful, easy to do and can be effective on their own or a great base for stamping, stickers or any kind of free hand designs.

It does require a certain amount of cleaning but it's so worth it.

Photo credit: +Mary Daniel 

The most common technique used is sponging. Using any kind of sponge (make-up sponge are the best though) you will easily achieve a perfect gradient finish.

- Prepare your nails and paint them in the lightest of the color you will use for the gradient

- Let dry completely.

- Apply the colors of your gradient on a sponge and dab it on the nail. 

- Wait for it to dry and repeat until you achieve the depth of color desired.

- Clean up

- Add top coat to smooth it all and blend everything nicely and you're done!

Here is a tutorial by the Nailasaurus: 

If you ever want to try or want to check different ways to make gradients, here is an awesome YouTube video by Meliney that will teach you all that:

OMBRE NAILS | 5 WAYS TO CREATE | RAINBOW GRADIENT NAIL ART TREND 2013 How to Easy Design Tutorial

Photo Credit: +Sarah Short 

Additional tips & tricks:

- Try to hold your sponge parallel with the nails and sponge in an up and down motion.

- This look works better with colors that compliment each other or that are close to each other (orange/yellow for example).

- Always apply top coat to smooth the gradient and achieve the perfect blend.

- You can ease of the cleaning process by taping your finger like you would before watermarble.

If you like those technical guides, tips  tricks feel free to request more of them on any technique you would like to master, we will happily create one for you!