How To Do Ombre Dip Nails For A Summer Sunset Look

Difficulty
Easy
Time required
45 Minutes
Salon price 
est. $95 / Mani
DipWell price 
est. $5 / mani
Step 1



- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond to all fingernails.
Step 2





- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip finger into Base & Finish.
- Carefully paint a second coat of Step 2 Base over entire nail. Then immediately dip at an angle into French White. Repeat for more coverage as needed.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied. Also make sure to tap off excess powder in between coats!
Step 3



- Use an orangewood stick to gently clean powder from edge of nail, then use fluffy brush to sweep away remaining powder.
PRO TIP: Over applied Base? Happens to the best of us. Make sure to wipe off the orangewood stick in between cleaning fingers to prevent build up ruining a mani.
Step 4




- Using a fluffy brush, the shape being comparable to an eyeshadow brush, dab color powder of choice and blend to create a sunset.
- Here we are using GL-23 for the yellow, CL-15 for the orange, and NE-17 for the pink.
- The pigment from the acrylic powder will transfer onto the nail plate without increasing the amount of acrylic powder on the nail.
PRO TIP: Have a piece of lint-free tissue or cloth on hand to clean the ombre brush in between colors.
Step 5



- Brush Step 2 Base onto the entire nail. Pour Base & Finish powder over the nail, then tap to remove excess.
PRO TIP: This will help create a more translucent looking mani!
Step 6





- Repeat to build your ombre look and until you reach your desired thickness.
Step 7




- Apply Step 3 Activator onto the nail and allow a few minutes for powder to harden.
- Then use our coarse grit buffer to even out the preferred thickness of the nails and the 240 grit buffer to smooth the nail surface.
Step 8

- Wash hands and nails thoroughly or wipe with alcohol.
PRO TIP: Make sure nails are completely dry before moving to the next step!
Step 9

- Apply another coat of Activator and allow 3-4 minutes for Activator to completely dry.
Step 10



- Apply a coat of Sealer in quick thin strokes.
- Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry.
- Repeat for super shiny nails.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Finish!



- Summer may be ending soon, but your mani doesn't know that! This dreamy summer ombre nail look is the perfect mani to match with this (seemingly) endless summer.