All you need to know to create a beautiful ombre nail design using our ombre palette gel. This technique is super easy - even if you’re a beginner!
What You’ll Need
- Base coat
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Ombre Palette Gel
- Nail lamp (LED/UV)
- Palette or foil
- Sponge Grabber
- Top coat
- Nail prep tools (file, buffer, cleanser)
Ombre Palette Gel - Fairy Garden
£14.99
Prep Your Nails
- Shape & clean: Trim, file, and buff nails to remove shine and create a smooth surface.
- Cuticles: Gently push back cuticles so polish doesn’t lift.
- Clean: Brush off dust and wipe with cleanser to remove oils.
Apply Base Coat
- Apply a thin layer of base coat to all nails.
- Cure under your LED/UV lamp for 60 seconds
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Apply 1-2 coats of your fave Gel Polish colour if you want and cure for 60 seconds between coats
Place Gel on Palette
- Add a small amount of your Ombre Palette Gel and onto a palette or foil.
Bluesky Nail Art Palette
£4.99
Create the Ombre Effect
- Pick up gel: Use your sponge grabber or brush to pick up a small amount of the ombre gel.
- Tap/pat: Gently pat the gel onto the nail where you want the gradient — start at the tip or cuticle and work toward the other end.
- Blend: Continue patting lightly to blend colours into a smooth gradient.
- Cure: Once you’re happy with the look, cure under the lamp for 60 seconds
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If you want a stronger ombre effect, repeat the patting process and cure again.
Tip: Patting the gel is designed to make gradients easy, so light taps help the colours transition smoothly.
Nail Art Sponge Grabber Set
£7.99
Seal with Top Coat
- Apply a Top coat over the finished ombré design.
- Cure under your lamp for 60 seconds
- Wipe off any tacky layer with a cleanser wipe if needed.
Final Tips for Better Ombre
- Work in thin layers — thick gel can look patchy.
- Don’t rush blending; gentle, repeated patting gives smoother gradients.
- Use a clean brush to soften harsh lines before curing.
