Baby Boomer Ombre Nails
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🔹 Step 1 – Prep and Clear
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Prep your nails as usual (clean, lightly buff and apply bond).
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Apply Base over the entire nail and dip into Clear for a strong and neutral first layer.
This works as a base and ensures that the transitions we’re about to create lay down smoothly and evenly.
🔹 Step 2 – Create Ombre
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Lightly dip your makeup brush into the colour 'Pillow Talk'
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Gently dab over the top half of the nail – think mist, not paint.
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Then: dip the brush into the colour 'Jetsetter' and sprinkle it over the bottom half of the nail.
✨ Now you’ve got a subtle first ombré layer. It’s not perfect – but that’s what we’ll build on!
🔹 Step 3 – Build it up
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Gently brush off the excess powder.
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Dip the brush into the colour 'Pillow Talk' again and dab on the top like before.
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This time, use Clear instead of 'Jetsetter' on the bottom half – for a softer transition.
Now the magic starts. Pillow Talk blends into Clear and gives a perfect, soft finish.
🔹 Step 4 – (Optional) Extra seal
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If you want extra strength and shine: apply a new layer of Base and dip the entire nail into Clear.
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This smooths everything out and makes it extra durable.
🔹 Step 5 – Finish in style
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Proceed with your classic SET, SHINE and CARE steps.
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Don’t skip Heal / Care – it’s like conditioner for your nails.
💖 Voilà!
You’ve just created an Instagram-worthy baby boomer ombré all by yourself – no salon, no stress and (hopefully) no mess.
Now there’s only one thing left to do: look at your nails and say “DAMN, I’m good.”

