Spring 2026 Gel Nail Trend
Aesthetic Pink and Blue
Almond Nails
Hey, loves! We are officially stepping out of our dark, moody winter era and embracing everything soft, fresh, and undeniably chic. The absolute perfect manicure this season seamlessly bridges the gap between classic elegance and modern art.
Featuring a soft baby pink base, dusty blue tips, and a delicate gold line detail, this modern French tip is the definition of “quiet luxury” for your hands. Let’s dive into everything you need to recreate this masterpiece at home.
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Everything you need for this exact design
Sweet-Scent Plant-Based Gel Set
HEMA, HPMA & TPO-Free | 16.5ml
Your essential healthy base and top coat duo for a flawless, long-lasting foundation and ultimate glossy shine.
Sweet Scent Gel: Baby Pink
HEMA, HPMA & TPO-Free | 10ml
The perfect translucent, milky pink base (shade B2616) that mimics a natural, healthy nail bed.
Sweet Scent Gel: Dusty Blue
HEMA, HPMA & TPO-Free | 10ml
A sophisticated, muted blue-grey (shade B2101) for the tips. Highly pigmented and buttery smooth.
Liner Gel Polish: Gold 001
Metallic Liquid Gold | 8ml
Ultra-opaque metallic gold gel with a built-in precision brush for effortless, elegant fine lines.
Nail Art Liner Brushes
5 Pcs Set – Rose Pink
Professional ultra-thin detailing brushes to help you perfect that sweeping aesthetic curve.
UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp
Fast Curing Tech | 48W
An essential tool to properly cure all your gel layers for a salon-quality, long-lasting finish.
Step-by-Step Application
Get the salon look at home
PREP WORK
Perform cuticle prep by thoroughly cleaning the nail’s free edge and proximal folds.
BASE COAT APPLICATION
Apply a thin layer of base coat to each nail and cure for 60 seconds under a UV/LED lamp.
FIRST COLOR LAYER
Apply the first layer of color gel B2616 and cure for 60 seconds.
SECOND COLOR LAYER
Apply the second layer of color gel B2616 and cure for 60 seconds.
GUIDE LINES
Draw guide lines with B2101, fill in the area within the guide lines with B2101 and cure for 60 seconds.
OUTLINE
Outline with Gold 001 and cure for 60 seconds.
TOP COAT APPLICATION
Apply top coat and cure for 60 seconds.
✦ You’re done! Enjoy your gorgeous nails.
Bonus Tip
Love the style but want to switch up the vibe? Try the exact same swooping design using these alternate chic color combos.
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