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October 11 2008 - Photo Galleries

Nail Art Designs Created with Colored Gels

<p>Show ‘em you’re a tiger, show ‘em what you can do… Some gels have a paint-like consistency, making them easier to control. Here Christie Lovett shows off her steady hand with this tiger-print design.</p>

Colored gels are poised to make a splash in nail art. Different formulations allow techs to create unique nail art or build beautifully colored enhancements. Some colored gels are for sculpting, others have been designed to act as paint. Some colored gels are transparent, some are non-translucent.

Some collections feature a multitude of shades, others leave the mixing to the techs. Now more than ever nail techs really can have it their way when it comes to colored gels.  Here are some designs from other nail techs to give you some ideas of gel's versatility.

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