August 12th, 2020
To tie in with our #ReadMyLips challenge we asked Salon System nail expert Karen Louise to create a cosmic dust themed nail look. Here’s what she designed.
She created this beautiful design using Gellux but if you don’t have Gellux products to hand then you can substitute them for others. If you are using non-gel polish, remember to use a good base coat and to let each coat set fully before moving on to the next step
Step One
Prepare the nails, file to shape, push back cuticle and gently buff the nail plate. Brush away any dust and wipe over with the Gellux Prep + Wipe (£7.10 +vat).
Apply Gellux Fast Bond (£5.85 +vat) to nails and let dry. Then apply a thin coat of Gellux Easy Off Base Coat (£11.95 +vat) and cure.
Step Two
Apply Gellux Black Onyx (£11.95 +vat) to the thumb, index, and pinky fingers and Gellux Heart of Gold (£7.25 +vat), to the middle and ring finger and cure. Repeat the Gellux Black Onyx and cure.
Step Three
On a nail art palette, mix Gellux Purely White (£11.95 +vat) and Gellux Easy Off Base Coat. Using a detailing brush or make up sponge, dab the mix down the nails over the Gellux Black Onyx, this can be a ruffled look. It does not have to be neat, once happy cure for 30 seconds.
Step Four
Now create a mix of Gellux Main Stage (£11.95 +vat) with Gellux Easy Off Base Coat and then Gellux Pink Pinch (£11.95 +vat) with Gellux Easy Off Base Coat. Dab these over all over the nails, blending them when they meet.
(When you’re dabbing over the Purely White, do not worry if you go over the sides, again this is ok to create the cosmic effect.) Cure for 30 seconds once you are happy with the blends.
Step Five
(When you’re dabbing over the Purely White, do not worry if you go over the sides, again this is ok to create the cosmic effect.) Cure for 30 seconds once you are happy with the blends.
Step Six
Next outline each nail with Gellux Purely White. Flash cure in between and then once all nails are done you can fully cure.
Step Seven
Finally, apply Gellux Shiny Top Coat (£11.95 +vat) over the design but make sure you still have the matte effect base as this adds more depth and shine to your design, cure for 60 seconds. Next wipe the nails with Gellux Prep + Wipe and apply Gellux Nail & Cuticle Oil (£4.35 +vat).
Salon System Gellux is available from wholesalers nationwide.
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