3D Jelly Nails

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3D Jelly Nails

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Article by Alisha RImando | Published in 2024

3D jelly nails have taken the nail art world by storm, making a striking appearance on various social media platforms, particularly on Instagram. This innovative gel nail technique merges the beauty of 3D designs with the translucent allure of tinted jelly, resulting in a mesmerizing and vibrant look that screams spring and summer vibes.

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What sets 3D jelly nails apart is their versatility and endless creative possibilities. For nail art enthusiasts, the canvas is limitless with the ability to sculpt intricate designs like flowers, hearts, fruits, or even abstract patterns using clear gels. The ease and speed of application is what also makes this a winning look for busy salon professionals.
To elevate your nail art game, experiment with different techniques to achieve stunning effects. Create mesmerizing swirls, outline hand-painted artworks, or mimic water droplets using thick viscosity gels. These simple techniques over your color or nail art design can add depth and texture. The magic truly unfolds when you apply a sheer gel polish or tinted top coat under or over your 3D creations, bringing them to life with a splash of color and dimension.

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While a myriad of jelly-inspired gel polish are available in the market, customizing your own jelly coat is a breeze. By mixing a drop of your favorite color into building gel, blooming gel, or gel top coat, you can customize the hue to match your envisioned design. Play with alcohol ink, gel polish, or gel paint to tint your jelly coat, allowing you to achieve a personalized and unique look that suits your style.

With 3D jelly nails, express your creativity, showcase your personality, and stay on-trend with the latest nail art craze. Whether you prefer whimsical floral motifs or bold geometric shapes, 3D jelly nails offer a playground for imagination where the sky’s the limit.

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As the expert behind Cruise with the Nail Stars, Cincinnati based nail artist and educator John Hauk has led a successful and eclectic nail career. With over 29 years experience as an educator and compeitior, John has accumulated over 300 awards and achieved #1 competitor of the year twice after winning the Nail Pro team cups. Currently an international judge and owner of Royalty Beauty salon, he continues to collaborate with world renown artists to bring nail education and fun to the open seas.

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John Hauk demonstrates the steps to creating a traditional pink & white nail using the liquid & powder acrylic system. With clear & pink powders and French white nail tips, the tip & overlay technique of enhancement shines. John preps the nail plate with a 180-grit buffer and sizes the nail tip for a perfect, snug fit. Application of the clear bead onto the free edge, followed by the pink bead for the nail plate is showcased, with tips for creating that perfect c-curve and filing hints and tips for creating a perfect salon enhancement.

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There's a wealth of fun a nail artist can have when using magnetic chrome polish with a magnetic wand, as you watch the design move across the nail. By curing between layers, the design builds up to create a holographic design, literally in seconds. In this design, Eric Vega rubs chome powder onto the nail to create added sparkle, rhinestones are placed for a real sense of glitz and glam, before chrome powder is used on raised gel to elevate the nail ready for the red carpet.

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Educator and award-winning nail artist, Lauren Wireman, demonstrates how to simply & quickly style what appears as a complicated free style rose design, using the ‘cinnamon swirl’ as her tool of inspiration.

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