Work it! Get into polished and professional vibes with these looks, featuring organic and abstract shapes, tastefully refined shades, and subtle glitter details. These looks go from the office to happy hour with your co-workers and everywhere in between without limiting style or your sense of self-expression! Get inspo with the looks below and follow the directions to adorn your tips in office-appropriate glam.

 

Nails by Aprés

These esoteric tips feature abstract 3D designs and pearl details in an organic-style arrangement for subtle yet high-fashion self expression.

 

Directions

Step 1

Apply a layer of CE01 Temperance to the index tip and use the magnetic wand to gather the magnetic particles to the center. Cure for 30 seconds.

 

Step 2

Apply P09 Balance to the tip of the index tip with the intention of leaving a textured surface. Cure for 30 seconds.

 

Step 3

Apply a layer of Top Gelcoat to the index tip and cure for 30 seconds.

 

Step 4

Apply 2 layers of CE01 Temperance to the middle tip and cure each layer for 30 seconds.

 

Step 5

Add 3D lines with Extend Gel Non-Wipe and cure for 60 seconds.

 

Step 6

Add a Pearl and apply a layer of Top Gelcoat and cure for 30 seconds.

Step 7

Apply 2 layers of CE01 Temperance to the ring tip and cure each layer for 30 seconds.

 

Step 8

Apply a layer of Top Gelcoat to the ring tip and cure for 30 seconds.

 

Step 9

Take a bead of Extend Gel Novice and add pearls. Cure for 60 seconds.

 

Step 10

Repeat all steps on the opposite hand. 


Product Breakdown:

  • P09 Balance

  • CE01 Temperance

  • 501 Morning Sighs

  • Extend Gel Non-Wipe

  • Extend Gel Novice

  • Natural Round Short Gel-X® Tips

 

Nails by Aprés

Periwinkle perfection! Shine bright with violet and bluish glitter reflects, plus fun texture and abstract 3D designs.

 

Directions

Step 1

Apply 2 layers of 501 Morning Sighs to the index tip and cure each layer for 30 seconds.

 

Step 2

Apply a layer of CE08 North Node to the index tip and use the magnetic wand to gather the magnetic particles to the center and cure for 30 seconds.

 

Step 3

Apply a layer of Heavenly Gel Topcoat to the index tip in Divine and cure for 60 seconds.

 

Step 4

Create some wavy 3D lines on the index tip with Extend Gel Non-Wipe and cure for 60 seconds.

 

Step 5

Apply 2 layers of 501 Morning Sighs to the middle tip and cure each layer for 30 seconds.

 

Step 6

Create an ombré effect on the middle tip with 503 Pooled Together and cure for 30 seconds.

 

Step 7

Draw an oval shape on the middle tip using FG01 Wakey Reiki and cure for 30 seconds.

 

Step 8

Place the tube made with Extend Gel Novice on top of the oval.

 

Step 9

Apply a layer of Top Gelcoat and cure for 30 seconds.

 

Step 10

Apply 2 layers of FG01 Wakey Reiki on the ring tip and cure each layer for 30 seconds.

 

Step 11

Apply a layer of Matte Top Gelcoat to the ring tip and cure for 30 seconds.

 

Step 12

Create some thin 3D lines on the ring tip with Extend Gel Non-Wipe and cure for 60 seconds.

 

Step 13

Repeat on the opposite hand.



Product Breakdown:

  • FG01 Wakey Reiki

  • CE08 North Node

  • 501 Morning Sighs

  • 503 Pooled Together

  • Heavenly Gel Topcoat in Divine

  • Extend Gel Novice

  • Natural Almond Medium