Abstract bright nails
![Abstract Brights Step by Step 6 Abstract Brights Step By Step 6](https://cdn.scratchmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Abstract-Brights-Step-by-Step-6-square-1f2d8c18dc9be6b3986984dea09cfc3f-5a6f4ffc620a7.jpg)
Step by Step
Salon System nail expert, Caroline Roberts, owner of The Nail Fairy, has created this stunning abstract brights step-by-step using the GELLUX Free Spirit collection, perfect for the transition from summer to autumn.
Step 1
![](https://cdn.scratchmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Abstract-Brights-Step-by-Step-1.jpg)
Prep the nails and push back the cuticles. Shape and buff the natural nail bed. Dust and wipe the nails with GELLUX Prep and Wipe then apply a thin layer of GELLUX Fast Bond. Apply 2 thin layers of GELLUX Builder Gel Rose Pink, curing each layer for 60 seconds. Wipe off any sticky access with GELLUX Prep & Wipe and lightly buff nails for a matte look, then use a nail brush to remove any dust.
Step 2
![](https://cdn.scratchmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Abstract-Brights-Step-by-Step-2.jpg)
Apply two coats of the GELLUX to the nails using shades Glorious & Free on the thumb, Run Wild with Me on index, Dare to Wear on middle, Live & Loud on the ring finger and Be A’maize’ing on the pinky, using a fine liner brush to create a half French on each nail. Cure for 60 seconds.
Step 3
![](https://cdn.scratchmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Abstract-Brights-Step-by-Step-3.jpg)
Apply a mix of GELLUX gel shades Glorious & Free, Be A’maize’ing, Run Wild with Me, Dare to Wear, and Live & Loud to each finger using a thin liner brush to create a contrasting colour swirl to each nail. Curing for 60 seconds.
Step 4
![](https://cdn.scratchmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Abstract-Brights-Step-by-Step-4.jpg)
Repeat step 3 with another contrasting line from the shades. Then add white dots by the half French using GELLUX Purely White with a dotting tool. Cure for 60 seconds.
Step 5
![](https://cdn.scratchmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Abstract-Brights-Step-by-Step-5.jpg)
To finish, apply GELLUX Shiny Top, curing for 60 seconds. Wipe the nails with GELLUX Prep & Wipe and apply cuticle oil.
![FEB25 low res cover Scratch for web Feb25 Low Res Cover Scratch For Web](https://cdn.scratchmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FEB25-low-res-cover-Scratch-for-web.jpg)
Read the latest issue