How to do love hearts on gel nails?

Creating love hearts on gel nails is a fun and creative way to add a romantic or playful touch to your manicure. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this design:

What You’ll Need:

• Base coat gel

• Gel polish (your chosen colors)

• Top coat gel

• A thin nail art brush or dotting tool

• UV/LED lamp for curing

• Nail cleanser or rubbing alcohol

• Lint-free wipes

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prep Your Nails

• Start with clean, dry nails.

• Push back your cuticles and gently buff the surface of your nails to remove any shine.

• Apply a thin layer of base coat gel and cure it under the UV/LED lamp according to the product’s instructions.

2. Apply the Base Color

• Apply your chosen base color (e.g., pink, red, white, or nude) as the background for the hearts.

• Apply 1-2 thin coats, curing each layer under the lamp.

3. Create the Hearts

• Option 1: Using a Dotting Tool

  1. Dip the dotting tool into your chosen gel polish color (e.g., red or white).

  2. Create two small dots side by side on the nail, touching each other.

  3. Use the dotting tool or a thin brush to drag the polish downward from the center of the dots to form the bottom point of the heart.

• Option 2: Using a Thin Brush

  1. Use a thin nail art brush to draw two small half-circles (like a rounded “M”) to form the top of the heart.

  2. Connect the two curves with a “V” shape at the bottom to complete the heart.

4. Cure the Design

• Once you’ve created your hearts, cure the design under the UV/LED lamp.

5. Add Details (Optional)

• If you want to add more flair, you can outline the hearts with a contrasting color or add glitter accents.

• Cure any additional details under the lamp.

6. Apply Top Coat

• Finish with a layer of top coat gel to seal the design and add shine.

• Cure the top coat under the lamp.

7. Clean Up

• Use a lint-free wipe and nail cleanser or rubbing alcohol to remove any sticky residue left from the gel polish.

Tips for Success:

• Practice the heart design on a piece of paper or a nail wheel before doing it on your nails.

• Work quickly but carefully, as gel polish can start to settle and become less workable over time.

• If you make a mistake, use a small brush dipped in nail cleanser to clean up the edges before curing.

With a little practice, you’ll be able to create adorable love hearts on your gel nails!