Fun with Flamingos
Spring/Summer, Step by Step
Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, creates a fun summery look featuring pink flamingos using Gellux gel polishes, available from wholesalers nationwide.
Step 1
Prepare nail and clean with GELLUX Prep & Wipe. Apply GELLUX Fast Bond and allow to dry for 60 seconds. Next, apply GELLUX Easy Off Base Coat then cure for 30 seconds using the GELLUX Express LED Lamp.
Step 2
Apply a thin coat of GELLUX Bare Necessities to the thumb, middle and ring finger nails. Apply a thin coat of GELLUX Bubblegum Pink to the index and pinky finger, capping the free edge. Cure. Apply a second coat to all nails, capping the edges and cure.
Step 3
Using a small detailer brush, create flamingo shapes on the middle and ring finger nails using GELLUX Bubblegum Pink. Cure.
Step 4
Using GELLUX Lime Sorbet, create leaf designs with a small detailer brush on all nails except the thumb. Cure.
Step 5
Using GELLUX Black Onyx, take a small amount onto the detailer brush and wipe off any excess, then apply the details to the flamingos and leaf designs. Cure.
Step 6
Once you’re happy with the design, seal with GELLUX Clear Base/Top coat and cap the free edge. Cure, then wipe thte tacky layer with GELLUX Prep + Wipe then apply NAILLUX Cuticle Oil to finish.
