A classic ombré nail is a staple in every salon. But to perfect this look takes a lot of time and a lot of skill — and STILL a lot could go wrong. Whether you choose to use a brush, a sponge, or an airbrush machine, it can be difficult to create this deceptively simple-looking design perfectly, evenly, and symmetrically across all ten fingers.
Until, Ombré Gel-X.
With Ombré Gel-X nails, you will be able to create flawless ombré every single time. And in half the time of any other method!
What Is Ombré Gel-X?
Ombré Gel-X is the newest member to the Aprés Gel-X Family.
It is a Gel-X Tip with white gel injected into the mold of the tip to create the soft white gradient effect known as ombré. This means that the white gradient effect is part of the Gel-X Tip itself — so unlike some competitors, the effect cannot be accidentally filed or scratched off. Once you apply Ombré Gel-X on your client, you and your client can rest easy knowing the effect will not chip or fade.
Ombré Gel-X application is exactly the same as the Signature Gel-X application. If you are new to Gel-X, our Ombré Gel-X Kit includes everything you need to create a perfect Gel-X set.
Once you apply Ombré Gel-X, you will apply a light coat of Aprés Gel Couleur in Vintage Carnation to the base end of the Gel-X Tip to create the classic pink fade. And since each bottle of Gel Couleur comes with Brush-X — a high-quality nail art brush — creating this seamless fade is easy and quick.
So what exactly are the benefits of Ombré Gel-X over other ombré methods?
Ombré Gel-X Is Fast
Whether you're creating the ombré effect with a sponge, gel, or airbrush machine, there's no method faster than Ombré Gel-X — because the ombré effect is already inside the Gel-X Tip. Once you apply the Gel-X Tip, you are done!
All you need to do is apply Vintage Carnation to the base end of the Gel-X Tip, apply Top Gelcoat, and voilà — you have a flawless and fast ombré nail.
Ombré Gel-X Is Easy
When first learning to create ombré nails, many nail artists must go through a period of trial and error to figure out which method works best for them. Then it can take months of practice before the technique is mastered. And even after mastering a technique, it still takes time to perform — time that could be spent on additional nail art or adding another client.
Ombré Gel-X is as easy as Signature Gel-X...because the steps are exactly the same! Once you master the application, you have created an extension + nail art all in one step. And with Vintage Carnation's beautiful sheer formula, it's easy to create the natural pink fade to finish the look.
Ombré Gel-X will make sure you never feel fear ever again when a client walks in and says casually, "Oh let's do something easy — an ombré!"
Ombré Gel-X Is Flawless
Another challenge with traditional ombré is creating a smooth, untextured finish. With sponges, it's hard to avoid a spackled and uneven result. With airbrush, you can often see the speckled drops of color across the nail. And with any method, it's also difficult to maintain the symmetry of ombré — one nail's gradient shouldn't start higher or lower than the next, and one nail's finish shouldn't look more or less opaque than another.
With Ombré Gel-X, you'll never have to worry about any of those issues.
The white gradient effect has been injected into the Gel-X Tip, creating a seamless, smooth ombré that is nearly impossible to achieve by hand. Ombré Gel-X ensures a perfect ombré each and every time — allowing you to focus on other aspects of the appointment, such as additional artwork or more detailed cuticle work.
Ombré Gel-X Is Durable
Ombré Gel-X is made from the same patented soft gel formula as our Signature Gel-X. This means each Gel-X Tip is made from 100% soft gel that provides strength and structure while still being able to be easily soaked off.
And unlike some competitors who have their ombré effect painted or printed on a tip, the white gradient effect of Ombré Gel-X cannot be filed off, scratched off, or chipped off. You can confidently apply Ombré Gel-X Tips without worrying about accidentally damaging the look. And clients can confidently walk out knowing their ombré will not chip or yellow.
Ombré Gel-X Is Professional
Some professional nail techs feel hesitancy when they see a revolutionary product such as Ombré Gel-X. They worry their clients will feel it is "cheating" — or that they'll be accused of using a "press-on."
But when an acrylic artist uses red acrylic powder to create red nails, would that be considered "cheating" for skipping the step of applying red polish? When a nail tech uses a mold to create 3D charms, would that be considered "cheating" for not making each tiny item by hand? When a nail tech uses an e-file, would that be considered "cheating" for not performing each step of cuticle prep with a pusher and hand file instead?
As long as clients walk out with amazing nails, they are happy with any tool their nail professional uses.
Ombré Gel-X also allows for professional customization. The nail professional can pick a different color than Vintage Carnation if they feel another sheer color will better match their client's skin tone. There are five other sheer Gel Couleurs (more if you include our newest collection, Light & Shadow!) that would match Ombré Gel-X beautifully. Use your creative eye to mix and match!
Ombré Gel-X is a tool to help the nail professional provide their clients with better, faster, and even more beautiful results.
Ombré Gel-X Is The New Way To Create Ombré Nails
Don't let ombré nails intimidate you any longer! Master this classic look in less time and with less stress with Ombré Gel-X.
Ombré Gel-X is offered in 210pc Gel-X Tip boxes in a variety of shapes and lengths. Refill bags are also available.
Don't forget to tag us in your Ombré Gel-X creations!