{"id":115121,"date":"2023-01-03T10:09:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T18:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=115121"},"modified":"2023-05-26T14:11:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T21:11:21","slug":"mani-monday-pink-gradient-mani-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/beauty\/mani-monday-pink-gradient-mani-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Try Pink Gradient Nails for a Valentine&#8217;s Day Mani You&#8217;ll *Love*"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-246484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Image1.jpg\" alt=\"pink gradient nails for valentines day\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1251\" \/>\n<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day is right around the corner and the perfect way to get into the spirit is with a fun manicure. Valentine&#8217;s Day nail ideas don&#8217;t have to be super literal, either: If hearts aren&#8217;t quite your thing, try these pink gradient nails for a more subtle take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/903_2114\/valentine-s-dresses.html\">holiday&#8217;s theme<\/a>. Bonus: You can wear this ombre mani any time of year!<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-246485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Image3.jpg\" alt=\"blush and candy pink ombre nails on a hand\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1251\" \/>\n<p>The gradient has a soft and dreamy effect&#8211;totally romantic and incredibly easy to achieve at home as the only tool you need is a wedge makeup sponge for a seamless finish that you can wear to date night or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/general\/galentines-day-cocktails-for-you-your-girls\/\">Galentine\u2019s Day<\/a>! Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<h2>Pink Gradient Nails for Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-246486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Image2.jpg\" alt=\"hand with pink gradient nails for valentines day nail ideas\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/>\n<h4>Supplies:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Base coat<\/li>\n<li>Sheer pink nail polish (I used Nails Inc Knightsbridge Nights Out)<\/li>\n<li>Candy pink nail polish (I used Ciate Bubblegum Bellini)<\/li>\n<li>Wedge makeup sponge<\/li>\n<li>Glossy top coat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Instructions:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Prep and file your nails to your desired shape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Apply a thin layer of base coat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> For the gradient step you\u2019ll use the wedge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/99_1250\/beauty-wellness.html\">makeup<\/a> sponge. Depending on the size of your nail, you can use the wide edge of the sponge for this step, or for smaller nails just tear off a smaller piece to sponge the color on.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Step 4:<\/strong> Brush the candy pink nail polish generously on the sponge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Starting at the top of your nail, start sponging on the color gently, lessening pressure as you move towards the center of your nail to create the gradient.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Step 6:<\/strong> You\u2019ll want to continue the previous step, layering on until the top of your nail is opaque, and fades toward the center. Make sure to let each layer dry in between sponging to prevent texture, and lifting of the previous polish layers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Once the candy pink polish is dry, apply the sheer pink nail polish over the whole nail. This will help blend the gradient and give it a softer effect. I applied three coats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Top with a top coat and cap the edge!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you try this Valentine&#8217;s Day nail idea? Show us your ombre on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/Lulus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Lulus<\/a> using #lovelulus&#8211;and explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/903\/valentine-s-shop.html\">Valentine&#8217;s Shop<\/a> for more romantic looks!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/overglowedit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melanie Graves<\/a>\u00a0is a self-taught nail art enthusiast who loves to create colorful, and easy to DIY designs for the fellow home manicurist.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This post was originally published in 2014 and has been updated with new content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day is right around the corner and the perfect way to get into the spirit is with a fun manicure. 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