How To Do Jelly Nails At Home

Creating the perfect jelly nail is easier than you think. All you need is a jelly nail polish, such as Essie nail Art Studio jelly Gloss nail polish, plus a primer and top coat of your choice. Read on to learn how to do jelly nails in four easy steps.

50. Step 1: Prep your nails

To prepare for a manicure at home, first remove any nail polish you've already applied. Then, soak your hands in warm water for a minute or two, using a cuticle stick gently (gently!) Push the cuticle back. If your nails are uneven, or you want to trim them, now is the time - we recommend medium or high grit files, which tend to be gentler than rough, low-grit files.

Once you're happy with the length and shape of your nails, apply a primer, a clear nail polish that dries in less than a minute and helps extend the wear time of nail gel or other items.

50. Step 2: Apply a thin coat of jelly nail polish

Next, apply a thin, even coat of gel nail polish in a color of your choice. Blue jelly nails, pink jelly nails, and purple jelly nails are all classic trends, but if you want a more vivid look, try a bright orange. We're fans of Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss Nail Polish Apricot Jelly - a warm, vibrant color that perfectly matches the juicy look of Jelly manicure. Keep in mind that the first coat will be very see-through - that's to be expected.

50. Step 3: Add a second coat of polish

Once your first coat of jelly nail polish has dried, you can continue with another thin coat of nail polish. This will help add more pigment to your jelly nails and give them a translucent appearance. The more layers you apply, the more opaque your nails will be, but we recommend not applying more than three coats - you don't want your nail polish to be too thick.

50. Step 4: Finish with a clear top coat

Once your jelly nail polish is completely dry, seal your mani with a high-shine top coat.