7 steps to create 3D Easter character nail art

Cleanse the nails using Indigo Cleaner and apply either Acid or Acid Free Primer, depending on the nail type. Apply a thin layer of Indigo’s Perfect Base and cure for 60 seconds in the MULTILED Indigo Lamp.

Use Easy Shape Gel in Light Rose with nail forms to extend the nail in an almond shape. Cure for 60 seconds in the MULTILED Indigo Lamp and remove the form. Use Cover Pink Gel to sculpt the nail, before curing for 30 to 60 seconds.

Remove the dispersion layer using Indigo’s Wipe Off Cleaner and refine the shape of the enhancement using a 180-grit file or Diamond 2 drill bit and Easy File Oil. Cleanse the nail and apply a thin layer of Indigo’s Mineral Base in Porcelain. Cure for 30 seconds.

Start to create the ombré effect by applying a small amount of Mineral Base in Porcelain close to the cuticle area. Next, apply a strip of Sugar Effect UV Gel mid-way down the nail, before a pastel gel polish shade at each nail tip. I used the yellow Optymista and pink Nie Wiem gel polish shades. Use an ombré sponge to blend the shades, starting in the middle of the nail before moving to the tip then towards the cuticle. Use X-type tweezers to hold the sponge to prevent product flooding the cuticles or touching the skin. Do not cure. Sprinkle Fashion Clear acrylic powder onto the inhibition layer then cure for 30 seconds.

Remove the excess powder from the nails. Apply a second layer of the colours and blend again – but do not apply the acrylic powder. After curing, apply Indigo’s Super Matte Top Coat. Cure for 30 seconds.

Use Indigo's Art Gum Gel in White Rose to create the shape of a chick in a broken egg. On the ring finger, create bunny ears using Art Gum Gel in Blue Chill. Cure for 60 seconds.

Add detail to the nails using your chosen gel polish shades. I used yellow Giorgio Banani, pink Nie Wiem, lilac Lazy Daisy, peach Kissmeralda, Mr. Black and Mr. White. Cure, then apply Super Matte Top Coat and cure.