Fine line nail art · 6 steps · detailing gel
Thin lines look hard until the gel and the brush are right. Detailing gel is made to stay where you draw it.
You will need
- Detailing Nail Art Gel
- Slim liner brush
- A cured gel color
- Base coat and no wipe top coat
- LED lamp
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Prep, base and color
Prep the nail, brush on base coat and cure. Apply your color in thin coats and cure each one. Detailing gel goes on top of cured color.
TipA fully cured color keeps your lines from smearing.
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Load the brush
Take a little Detailing Nail Art Gel on the slim brush. Wipe off the extra on the bottle neck so only a thin amount stays on the bristles.
TipLess gel gives thinner lines.
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Draw the lines
Draw your stripes, swirls or outlines with light, steady strokes. The gel is made to stay crisp without bleeding or feathering. Rest your hand on the table for control.
TipPractice the design on a tip first. The Duo Liner Brush helps with long lines.
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Tidy before curing
Use a clean, thin brush to nudge a line back or lift a stray mark while the gel is still uncured.
TipClean the brush before each fix.
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Cure
Cure under your LED lamp. For raised lines, outlines or lettering, pipe 3D Line Gel on afterward and cure again.
TipDetailing gel is a soak off gel that cures under an LED or UV lamp.
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Seal and finish
Seal with a no wipe top coat and cure. Finish with cuticle oil.
TipCap your lines with top coat so they sit under a glossy seal.
Detailing gels
Line tools and art gels
Quick answers
What is the difference between detailing gel and painting gel?
Detailing Nail Art Gel comes in 0.33oz bottles with a slim brush for fine lines and swirls. Nail 2D Canvas Painting Gel is a thick art gel that holds a crisp stroke for outlines and detail.
How do I get raised lines?
Use 3D Line Gel. It is a thick, controllable formula for raised lines, lettering and outlines.
Does detailing gel need a lamp?
Yes. It is a soak off gel that cures under an LED or UV lamp.
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