4 Summer Nail Tutorials
Summer Tutorials
Using Edge Gel Polish.
Four festival-ready nail looks, broken down step by step - built entirely using Edge Gel Polish and toppers.
Neon Chrome Nails Using Edge Gel Polish, Summer Tutorial
Neon chrome effect nails are everywhere this summer and for good reason, they're bold, vibrant and absolutely festival-ready. If you're working with Edge Gel Polishes, achieving this high-impact look is easier than you think.
Perfect for holidays, festivals and anyone wanting seriously eye-catching nails this summer, here's exactly how to create the neon chrome effect step by step using gel polish.
Go vibrant, neon shades are what make this look pop. Think hot pink, neon green, neon orange or cobalt blue. Apply two thin coats of your chosen gel polish, curing fully after each coat.
This is where the magic happens. Choose one of these Edge toppers depending on the finish you want, then apply one thin coat over your cured base colour and cure fully.
Pink Glaze
Soft rosy chrome perfect for feminine summer looks.
Gold Glaze
Warm metallic chrome great for festival and holiday vibes.
Holographic Flake
Multi-dimensional sparkle that catches every light.
Seashell French
Pearlescent chrome with a dreamy iridescent finish.
Apply a No Wipe Top Coat for a high shine, long lasting finish. Cure and you're done.
Summer Floral Festival Nails Using Edge Gel Polish, Easy Step by Step Tutorial
Floral nails are a summer staple, and this simple festival-ready design proves you don't need advanced nail art skills to create something truly beautiful. Using gel polish, these bright blooming florals come together in just a few easy steps, making them perfect for busy salon days and clients who want something fun and seasonal.
Ideal for festivals, holidays and summer occasions, here's how to create this simple floral nail art design using Edge Gel Polish.
Apply your chosen base colour and cure. Think bright, summery shades - coral, white, pastel yellow or sky blue all work beautifully.
Choose 3-4 complementary colours for your flowers. Paint a half-flower at the free edge of the nail, then cure.
Paint a half-flower in the opposite corner of the nail, then cure.
Paint two smaller flowers offset in the middle of the nail and cure.
Add yellow centres to each flower and a few well-placed dots around the design to finish. Cure.
Summer Blooming Nail Design Using Edge Gel Polish. Step-by-Step Tutorial
This abstract blooming nail design is one of the easiest ways to create a stunning, colourful finish this summer. Using a thin layer of base coat as a blooming gel, you get a beautiful, bloom look every time.
Perfect for summer holidays, festivals or anyone wanting something a little different, here's how to create this vibrant look using this gel polish step by step.
Apply two coats of your chosen base colour and cure fully after each coat.
Using a dotting tool, place two contrasting gel polish colours onto areas of the wet base coat. Allow to bloom for a few seconds, watch the colours spread naturally, then cure.
Add random dots of colour to the remaining areas of the nail. Don't worry about being uniform; the more relaxed your placement, the better it looks. Cure.
Neon Cat Eye Nails Using Edge Gel Polish, Summer Tutorial
Cat eye nails with a neon twist, this summer look is bold, reflective and seriously impressive. Layering Edge Moonlight Pink Cat Eye over a vibrant base creates a bright, multi-dimensional finish your clients will absolutely love.
Here's how to achieve this stunning effect step by step using Edge Gel Polish.
Choose a bright, vibrant base; neon shades work brilliantly under cat eye as they intensify the reflective effect. Apply two thin coats of your chosen Edge Gel Polish, curing fully after each coat.
Apply one thin coat of Edge Moonlight Pink Cat Eye Gel Polish over your cured base. Do not cure yet.
Hold your cat eye magnet close to the wet gel, without touching the nail, and hold in place for 10-15 seconds. The magnetic particles will pull into your chosen pattern creating that stunning reflective stripe effect. Once you're happy with the pattern, cure fully.
