NAIL INSPO ALERT! 3D Nails That You Will Love
Have any 3D nail designs caught your eyes recently? We’ve brought you something special this week to enhance your self nail journey. Read more about our in-depth guide on the lastest nail technique - 3D Gel!
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Steps To Achieve a 3D Effect Using Builder Gel
I’m sure you and I both have noticed the rage over 3D nails these days. 3D nails are so diverse, they can be used to enhance the chrome effect as well as 3D seashells and fruits for summery nails. For those who have been to nail salons with 3D inspo, we are living witnesses of how detailed and intricate the process is. For all you aspiring nail technicians or those who love doing DIY nails, we came up with a guide to 3D designs!
Step 1. Preparation Material:
- Builder Gel (alternative: top gel of thick consistency)
- Top Gel (regular~runny consistency)
- Fine Line Nail Art Brushes
Step 2. Prepping Your Nails
The steps below help to increase the longevity of the nails and avoid lifting
- Shape your nails
- Push back your cuticles
- Buff nails (helps nails adhesive)
- Cleanse & dehydrate (using alcohol wipes)
Step 3. Apply Base Gel
- Apply base gel
- Cure
Step 4. 3D art
- Use a nail brush to pick up a small amount of builder gel
- Create your 3D design!
- Cure the nail
- Apply top gel
- Cure the nail one last time.
- DONE!
Short Cut Using “Dew Drops”
Creating your own 3D nail art is super fun and exciting, but Heyhae offers an alternative for when you're in a rush or don't want to spend the time and resources on preparation. Meet "Dew Drops" by Heyhae! We have crafted trendy and fun 3D pieces/patches that you can simply place on top of your nails. These Dew Drops can be applied over your existing nail set or paired wonderfully with Heyhae’s gel nail stickers to add a touch of your unique style.
Step 1. Preparation Material:
- Dew Drops (Aurora or Silver)
- Glazed Top Gel (*recommended for longevity)
Step 2. Apply
- Carefully remove your nail sticker from the plastic film
- Place it on top of the nail bed
- Push down the edges of the sticker
- Cure under the UV lamp for 30 seconds
- Apply Dew Drops (press firmly onto your nail)
- Apply Glazed Top Gel over the sticker
- Cure under the UV lamp again
Heyhae’s recommended combo!
These are our recommendations, but feel free to show us your combos as the versatile nature of dew drops naturally enhances every nail design!
Simple Design + Dew drops = 🩷🎀
Hey, Summer Sweetheart + Dew Drops
Bold + Dew drops = ✨⭐️🖤
Hey, Love Your Energy + Dew Drops
Hey, Chase Your Dreams + Dew Drops