Spring Nail Art: Embrace the Pastel Trend
Spring has arrived, and with it comes the promise of vibrant colors and exciting design trends. This season, pastel nail designs are stealing the spotlight with their soft hues and playful patterns. Combining pastels with the growing trend of 3D nails, you’ll create stunning, eye-catching manicures that celebrate the freshness of the season.
Join Maggie Curlew, recognized as one of Nailpro’s 30 Under 30 for 2023 and co-owner of an alternative beauty salon in Fredericton, Canada, as she shares her expertise in step-by-step tutorials for three captivating pastel nail designs. Get ready to revitalize your nail game with Pink Jawbreaker, Mint Chrome on Chrome Waves, and Groovy Puffy Flowers.
1. Pink Jawbreaker
The Pink Jawbreaker design is a playful and unique approach to pastel nails, offering a 3D twist that adds texture and depth. Here’s how to achieve this funky manicure:
- Start with applying two coats of pastel pink polish to your nails and cure them. Follow up with a no-wipe top coat and cure again.
- Shape clear 3D modeling gel into irregular balls and gently press them with alcohol using a brush. Cure according to the gel’s instructions.
- Using a small detail brush, paint each 3D blob with alternating gel colors and cure each layer.
- Finish the look with a no-wipe top coat for a glossy, polished finish.
2. Mint Chrome on Chrome Waves
For a sleek and modern appeal, the Mint Chrome on Chrome Waves design combines sophisticated mint hues with mesmerizing chrome effects:
- Apply two coats of mint green gel polish and cure. Add a clear no-wipe top coat and cure once more.
- Choose an opal chrome powder and rub it onto the nails without sealing it with a top coat.
- Using a no-wipe 3D gel, create textured waves and drips across the nail and cure.
- Finally, using a cosmetic sponge, apply a different shade of chrome onto the 3D textures. Dust off excess chrome and finish with a thin no-wipe top coat to retain texture.
3. Groovy Puffy Flowers
Celebrate the season with vivid floral designs using the Groovy Puffy Flowers technique, known for its bold, 3D flower compositions:
- Begin with two coats of purple polish and cure, then add a no-wipe top coat.
- Use a dotting tool to pinpoint flower bases on the nails.
- Dust clear acrylic powder onto the wet gel and cure for 60 seconds, then brush off any remaining powder.
- Craft your flowers’ petals with a dotting tool, repeating the acrylic powder application and curing process to enhance dimension.
- This design is topped with acrylic powder, negating the need for an additional top coat.
These stunning designs not only embody the spirit of spring but also take your nail artistry to a whole new level of creativity. Whether you prefer the quirky Pink Jawbreaker, the elegant Mint Chrome Waves, or the vibrant Groovy Puffy Flowers, these pastel nail designs will surely make a statement.
