Whileacrylicremains a popular technique here in 2024, nowadays, Gel-X soft gel soak-off tips are even more coveted.
For those who don’t know, Apres introducedGel-X extensionsin 2017.
The lightweight, easy-to-apply tips are sold in natural andsculpted styles and shapes.
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While they can be worn year-round, Gel-X is especially great for summer because of how durable they are.
Plus: once applied with the brand’s extended gel, your nails are picture-perfect and ready for polish.
Below, we rounded up 17 Gel-X nail design ideas for you to sport this summer season.
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To recreate this ethereal butterfly mani, start with medium almond Gel-X tips.
Use a sponge to dab pastel color onto each nail and clean up the edges with an angled brush.
Once dry, glue gemstones and little butterfly accents as you see fit.
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Metallic Aura Skittle Nails
Aura nailsandchrome accentscollide in this colorful, high-shine mani.
Blue and Purple Aura Nails
A moment for these gorgeous cobalt and royal purple aura nails.
you’re free to DIY this pretty Gel-X mani with a set of almond tips.
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For the design, start with a cobalt blue base.
Then, use a sponge to dab royal purple into the middle of each nail.
Encase the color in top coat and glue an iridescent heart gem in the center of the aura.
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Apply your tips, then use a nail art brush to create3D swirlswith builder gel.
Once cured, apply thepurple chromepolish or powder on top.
Coat them in sheer,milky pink polishand add butterfly nail art for a dreamy end look.
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3D Pearlescent Stiletto Nails
Here’s another stiletto Gel-X mani that made us double take.
Pink Aura Nails
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We love this soft milky nude aura mani.
you might DIY the look with medium round Gel-X tips topped off with sheer nude polish.
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Then, use a sponge to dab the aura effect onto each nail.
Finish with glossy top coat and nail gems for a dazzling end look.
Dew Drop Skittle Nails
ThisdewdropSkittle mani is just too fun.
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The raised design and colorful palette makes for a seriously creative summer nail look.
As for the shape, you’ll need short to medium stiletto Gel-X tips.
Case in point, this neon aura mani.
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Italian Summer Nails
Everyone is wishing for an Italian summer.
To really let the design shine, we recommend opting for extra-long square or coffin Gel-X tips.
We love the combination of croc, aura, and gemstone accents.
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Reflective Dew Drop Nails
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Here’s another example of glass nails on Gel-X tips.
Adding reflective dewdrops on top makes for a really cool drenched effect.
This sunset one looks stunning on long round Gel-X tips, don’t you think?
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Monochrome Swirl French Tips
These stiletto Gel-X tips are so fun with their monochromatic swirl theme.
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