Temperature-Changing Strawberry Gel Manicure — Beginner Step-by-Step Tutorial

Create an adorable temperature-changing strawberry gel manicure at home using INCH EASY cat eye gel, cute white polka dots, and hand-painted green leaves.

Steps

1. 1Open the temperature-changing cat eye gel

   

   Take the jar or bottle of INCH EASY cream strawberry temperature-changing cat eye gel and open it carefully. Ensure your brush or applicator is ready for the upcoming application step. This specific gel reacts to temperature changes, giving a unique look when touching cool or warm surfaces.

   Tip: Always check that your gel container is tightly closed when not in use to prevent the product from thickening or curing prematurely under ambient light.
2. 2Apply the cat eye gel

   

   Apply the INCH EASY cream strawberry temperature-changing cat eye gel evenly onto the nail surface. This formula acts as a 3-in-1 color gel, meaning it saves you from needing a separate base or top coat while providing a rich strawberry-like appearance.

   Tip: Apply smooth, even strokes to ensure the cat-eye magnetic particles distribute evenly across the nail bed before magnetizing.
3. 3Create the magnetic cat-eye effect

   

   Hover a magnetic wand closely over the wet cat-eye gel without touching the surface. Hold it steady for a few seconds to draw out the magnetic particles, creating the characteristic shimmering strawberry-flavor depth and dimension.

   Tip: Do not let the magnet touch the wet gel, or it will leave an indentation and ruin the smooth surface.
4. 4Cure under UV/LED lamp

   

   Place the freshly magnetized nail directly under a portable UV/LED nail lamp. Cure for the recommended time to lock in the cat-eye particles and set the 3-in-1 color gel securely.

   Tip: Keep your finger steady under the mini lamp to prevent shifting before the gel completely hardens.
5. 5Paint white polka dots

   

   Using a fluid-flowing no-wipe nail art gel in white and a fine liner brush, carefully dot polka dots across the strawberry nail surface. Ensure the gel is fluid enough so the dots do not form little peaks.

   Tip: Lightly dab with just the tip of your brush to keep the polka dots small, round, and uniform.
6. 6Cure Polka Dots

   

   Place the hand under a UV or LED lamp and cure the newly painted white polka dots for at least one minute to ensure the gel art sets completely and securely.

   Tip: Make sure your hand is positioned directly under the light source to cure all dots evenly without shifting.
7. 7Mix Green Color for Leaves

   

   Dispense a small amount of grass green gel onto a clean mixing palette. Using a fine detail brush, mix and load the bristles evenly to prepare for painting the strawberry leaves.

   Tip: Keep the gel amount on your brush controlled to avoid thick, clumpy leaf details.
8. 8Paint the strawberry leaves

   

   Using a fine detail brush and a mixed grass-green gel, carefully paint small leaves at the base of the dotted nail to complete the strawberry design. Take your time to ensure the lines are neat and mimic the natural shape of a stem and leaves.

   Tip: Keep your hand steady by resting your pinky finger against your other hand while detailing.
9. 9Cure Leaf Details

   

   Place the hand back under the UV or LED lamp to cure the freshly painted green strawberry leaves, locking the final design elements into place.

   Tip: Double-check that the leaf placement looks balanced before curing, as this is the final decorative step.

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