Photo-real Salon Retro Nails
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Groovy Retro Nails: Photo-Real Salon Design
Step back in time with these retro-inspired nails! This design features a clean, photo-real finish that brings a professional salon quality to your fingertips, perfect for adding a pop of vintage charm to your look.
- Gel polishes in mustard yellow, avocado green, burnt orange, and cream white
- Fine detail brushes
- Base coat and top coat
- LED/UV lamp
- Nail art dotting tool
- Isopropyl alcohol for cleaning
- Apply a base coat and cure under the LED/UV lamp.
- Apply 2-3 thin coats of cream white gel polish as a base color and cure.
- Using fine detail brushes, create geometric patterns with mustard yellow, avocado green, and burnt orange gel polishes.
- Cure each layer of color under the lamp to prevent bleeding.
- Apply a glossy top coat and cure.
- Cleanse the nails with isopropyl alcohol to remove any sticky residue.
Expert Tip
Use high-quality gel polishes and fine detail brushes for sharp, clean lines. Practice your freehand painting skills on a nail wheel before attempting the design on your nails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this design last?
With proper application and aftercare, this gel polish design can last up to 2-3 weeks.
Can I recreate this design with regular nail polish?
While possible, gel polish provides a longer-lasting and more durable finish. The fine details are easier to achieve with the self-leveling properties of gel.
What kind of brushes should I use?
Fine detail brushes with synthetic bristles are ideal for creating precise lines and intricate patterns.
Is it necessary to use a UV/LED lamp?
Yes, a UV/LED lamp is required to cure gel polish and achieve a long-lasting, durable finish.
How do I prevent the colors from bleeding together?
Cure each layer of gel polish under the UV/LED lamp before applying the next layer to prevent bleeding.
What's the best way to clean the brushes?
Use a brush cleaner or isopropyl alcohol to clean your brushes immediately after use to prevent the gel polish from hardening.
Aftercare Tips
- ✓Keep your hands moisturized with a good quality hand cream.
- ✓Avoid picking or peeling off the gel polish.
- ✓Schedule regular salon appointments for professional removal.
Safe Removal
- 1.File off the top coat to break the seal.
- 2.Soak cotton pads in acetone and apply them to the nails, wrapping them in foil. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- 3.Gently remove the softened gel polish with a cuticle pusher.