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.