Our nail designer Stefanie will tell you how you can easily do baby boomer nails yourself with gel. Most of you find the baby boomer nails particularly beautiful, which complement the classic French look with modern sophistication. The white of the nail tip merges into the rose-colored nail in an ombré look and gives the hands a super well-groomed look that is equally suitable for work and leisure.
A particular advantage of this nail design is its versatility, because you can easily personalize the baby boomer manicure with nail art and wear it with short, long, square or round nails.
Here's how to do it: Do baby boomer nails at home
The baby boomer look with its pastel color nuances and gentle transitions is also suitable for beginners in nail design, because unlike the classic French manicure, the lines here don't have to be worked quite as precisely. The soft color gradient offers many possibilities and can be done even by inexperienced people. Nevertheless, when it comes to baby boomer nail design, you should also make sure that the proportions of white to rosé are harmonious and suit your hands and each individual nail - trust your instincts and be sure to look at the nail from all sides to get perfect results, advises our nail designer.
What you need for baby boomer nail design Do you want to do your baby boomer nail design yourself and are you a beginner? Our expert Stefanie has put together for you which products you need for beautiful gel nails in the baby boomer look. You can order them individually or as a set
Which white for baby boomers?
In baby boomer nail design, the nail tip can be designed in different shades of white .
Our nail designer roughly divides the different shades into three different shades of white. The subtle natural white appears very soft and natural, appears warm and pleasant and creates a harmonious overall picture - perfect for everyday life! In the studio, our expert usually uses a medium white . This shade is slightly more intense than natural white and forms the basis for a beautiful transition on the nails. It is suitable for every occasion and every style; the nuance is also often chosen for wedding nails. A radiant ultra white , also known as snow white, creates great contrasts and looks super sexy with tanned skin, but is rarely used by baby boomers.
Instructions for baby boomers in 8 easy steps:
If you want to try out a baby boomer manicure with gel yourself at home, we have put together the seven most important steps for you here. The first rule: After each application of gel, the nails are under
The UV lamp is completely hardened (please refer to the respective product for exact instructions on how long it takes).
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Prepare nails
To prepare the nails for a baby boomer manicure, first carefully file off the old gel material with a nail file , if it is still present. Old acrylic and nail polish must also be completely removed. Then you shape the nails and get them to the length you want. Theoretically, you can choose any shape and length for your baby boomer nails that you like. Our expert recommends medium-length nails with a slightly rounded almond shape to achieve perfect results. After shaping, carefully but gently push back the cuticles with a suitable tool, such as a rosewood stick , and remove them if necessary. If your nails are very uneven, you can carefully work on them with a buffer and then clean them .
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Apply primer
In order to permanently bond your gel structure to the natural nail, the primer is used, which is brushed on thinly, dries in the air in a matter of seconds and is also called adhesive primer.
The professional product degreases the nail so that all products can adhere well - do not touch your nails with skin or hair after applying the primer to avoid re-greasing.
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Apply adhesive gel
Then apply the adhesive gel with the gel brush to your nail that has been prepared with the primer.
Work particularly carefully here to achieve optimal durability.
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Apply baby boomer lace
Now draw a line at the tip of your nail with the French Gel in white and, using the Ombré tool, gently wipe it towards your nail moon by gently wiping it.
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Apply make-up gel
Now use the gel brush to apply the make-up gel to your entire nail, including over the white of the tip.
for a soft color gradient.
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1-phase gel rosé/pink for modeling
Then apply the 1-phase gel rosé/pink with the brush and harden it. You can file the gel after it has hardened and should look at it from all sides on the nail in order to achieve a natural-identical and attractive result.
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Apply nail art
If you want to add glitter , stamps or flat, small stickers , you can do so in this
Carry out the steps according to the instructions on the packaging.
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Finish with sealing gel
Finally, your finish gel is used, which forms a protective layer for your modeling
ensures flawless shine. Once you have applied nail art, you should apply the finish twice and cure each time for more durability and to avoid hills on the nails.
3 questions for nail designer Stefanie about the baby boomer look
As a modern version of the classic French manicure, customers in nail salons have been enjoying the baby boomer look for a long time. The popularity remains unbroken - also because you can recreate this nail design at home with a little sensitivity. But what makes this nail design so popular and how do you do it correctly? Our expert Stefanie has answered a few questions for you.
ND24: Why is the baby boomer look so popular?
Nail designer Stefanie: Natural pastel colors with soft transitions give the baby boomer a wonderful elegance that always fits. This nail design looks feminine and well-groomed; the look can even be individualized with nail art or rhinestones . In times of Corona, this look is particularly in demand because it offers a nice alternative to the French manicure, which is due to the precise lines of the white one
Tip usually requires a lot of practice.
ND24: The 3 biggest mistakes in baby boomer nail design?
Nail designer Stefanie: The proportions have to be right and fit the nail; all nails on one hand should also create a harmonious picture. That's why the slightly blurred ombré line should never be uneven at the corners or even run crooked. The difficulty is to equip the nails of each hand with a baby boomer line that matches each other, but still takes into account the individual characteristics of each individual nail.
ND24: How do you prefer to wear the baby boomer look?
Nail designer Stefanie: Personally, I think the baby boomer manicure looks best on medium-length nails that protrude a little over the tip. With slightly rounded corners and a great, even white tip, this nail design is an elegant classic that also looks great in everyday life
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Instructions for baby boomers with acrylic gel in 4 easy steps:
You need:
- Acrylic gel primer
- Detention gel
- Acrylic gel bright white
- Acrylic gel natural clear
- Acrylic gel rouge
- Brush spatula
- Acrylic Gel Liquid
- Sealing gel
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Prepare nails
First, nails and hands should be thoroughly washed and disinfected . Important! Please do not apply hand cream immediately beforehand, as this can cause adhesion problems with the modeling. Prepare your nails as usual. File natural nail into shape. If you would like, you can do a nail extension with a tip or template . Using a buffer and a fine nail file , the nail plate should be matted and the cuticles removed . Remove the resulting dust with a dust brush or brush . To improve the durability of the acrylic gel, an acrylic gel primer can be applied at this point.
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Apply primer
First, apply a thin layer of acrylic gel primer to the previously matted nail and let it dry briefly. Or apply adhesive gel to the nail surface including the nail tip. After applying the adhesive gel, cure in a UV/LED light curing device . To improve durability on the nails, the adhesive gel or primer should be applied thinly and massaged into the nail. The adhesion between the natural nail and the gel can thus be greatly increased.
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Apply a baby boomer look
Now take the desired amount of acrylic gel bright white out of the tube with a gel spatula and place it on the tip of the nail. Moisten the brush slightly with the acrylic gel liquid provided for this purpose. Use the moistened brush to model the acrylic gel towards the middle of the nail. The acrylic gel should be modeled thinly towards the middle. Then cure in the UV/LED light curing device . Important: Do not remove the sweat layer!
Now take the desired amount of acrylic gel rouge out of the tube with the gel spatula and place it on the back nail bed. Use the moistened brush to model the acrylic gel towards the middle of the nail. The acrylic gel should taper thinly towards the middle. Cure in UV/LED light curing device . Important: Do not remove the sweat layer! Finally, the entire nail is modeled with acrylic gel natural clear . Remove sweat layer with cleaner .
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Baby Boomers Finish
Thoroughly dust and clean the finished model. Now design your nails as you wish. Finally, seal the modeling.
Instructions for baby boomers with Shellac UV nail polish in 4 easy steps:
You need:
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Prepare nails
Matt the nail and file it into the desired shape. Push back or remove cuticles . Thoroughly clean and degrease the nail surface, for example with cleaner .
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Apply primer
Apply a thin layer of UV Shellac Base Top Coat to the nail surface including the nail tip. And cure in a UV or LED light curing device . Important: Do not remove the sweat layer!
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Apply a baby boomer look
Shake the UV Shellac bottle vigorously. Apply the selected UV Shellac color to the nail surface including the nail tip and cure in the UV or LED light curing device . It is best to work in two thin layers for more color intensity . Important: Do not remove the sweat layer! Apply some French Gel to a surface and pick up some color with the Ombre Sponge Tool and apply with dabbing movements. Then carefully dab the tip of the nail. Then harden and repeat the process as necessary.
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Baby Boomers Finish
Finally, apply UV Shellac Base Top Coat to the nail surface including the nail tip and cure. Now remove the sweat layer with cleaner !