Wondering what to wear to welcome spring? Rihanna just made a convincing case for pink jelly nails. While vacationing in the Caribbean, she showed off a sheer manicure that glowed like a Y2K mood board. The glossy bubblegum color paired with her lime green jelly sandals and white toenails gave off fun nostalgic vibes.
But Rihanna’s nail artist, Kimmi Kyees, isn’t just resurrecting the past. Right now, jelly polishes are all over TikTok and Instagram. People love the buildable color that lets natural nails peek through, plus the perky colors. Now it’s time to find your favorite jelly shades and embrace the happy spring vibe, too!
Jelly Gel Polish Colors - Lavis J04-24 - Popular Jelly Collection
Go Pinker! Go Bigger!
If you love Rihanna’s look but crave something bolder, try Barbie pink jelly gel on long nails. You can even keep the square tips.
We can’t decide whether this set reminds us more of jelly shoes or Jolly Rancher candy. Either way it’s a sweet look for spring and summer.
V Beauty Pure Gel Polish
Go Dreamier!
Dress up that sheer pink look with dreamy clouds, sparkly stars, and cherries shaped like hearts. It’s amazing how much detail an artist can pack into a monochrome manicure. Here, it all started with Aprés soft gel extensions.
Apres Gel 406 Catching Feelings
Make Jelly Nails Longer! Add Texture!
Extra-long jelly nails are juicier! When you can’t find tips to suit your vision, craft them with poly gel or acrylic. Then add dew drops to show off how fresh they are.
If you haven’t tried poly gel yet, you’re missing out. It’s easier to apply than acrylic and it’s odorless. The premixed formula gives you plenty of time to fiddle with details. Instead of an expensive natural hair brush, you can use a synthetic one for gels. All you need is slip solution, which is rubbing alcohol, and a nail lamp to cure your masterpiece once it’s done.
What Is Jelly Polish?
We keep going on about jelly polish, so why is it special? How is it different from, say, mixing opaque polish with a top coat for a translucent color?
Take a look at the Lavis Popular Jelly Gel Collection. Each shade is buildable from sheer to nearly opaque, all you have to do is add layers. Each step creates a different effect, deepening the color.
Moreover, the end result makes your nails look like glass. (All the more reason to make sure your nail prep is flawless!)
Since it’s a gel polish, it stays looking beautiful for about three weeks. Moreover, Lavis is formula is non-toxic, safe for natural nails, and environmentally friendly.
Sunny Jelly Nails
Translucent jelly polish colors let you see through the design and create amazing effects. Think of them like a stained-glass window that lets the light through to make any manicure magical.
What designs will you dream up for your next jelly nails set? This style suits fruit nails like these citrus slices. It’s fun for beach nails and sunset nails, too.
What’s more, you can add chrome powder to glaze the color like you were frosting glass.
LDS Gel Polish JG-22 - Jelly Gel Collection
Soothing Blue
Would you wear these blue jelly nails in the winter? Instead of abstract leaves, you could add snowflakes.
In the summertime, the cool blue color feels refreshing. It’s like staring into a pool begging you to take a swim.
Ombre Pastel Jellies
Rihanna’s pink jelly nails were a soft, milky pastel. You could easily turn them into an ombre design like this. Explore tools like blossom gel to aid in blending colors without altering their appearance.
It might be fun to create a Skittles manicure to test drive all your favorite jelly nails colors at once.
Matte Jelly Nails
Start a new trend by giving your jelly nails a satiny finish with a matte top coat. The result is like etched glass, frosted but still see-through. If you encapsulate embellishments, it creates a mysterious depth for them.
Lavis Gel Polish Matte Top - 0.5 oz (New)
Jelly Nails for Everyone, Every Time, Everywhere
You don’t need to be on vacation to flaunt flawless jelly nails. We have jelly gel polish colors for every occasion, every season, and everyone to enjoy.
If you’re looking for nudes and neutrals for a subtle “your nails but better” look, we have shades that flatter every skin tone.
When you’re feeling playful or want to uplift your mood, there are high energy hues that will make you smile.
Happily, jelly gels don’t require any special tools—see the next section for tips.
Jelly Nails like a Pro
If you’ve ever scrolled Tom Bachik’s Instagram feed, you’ve probably noticed that he constantly mentions his manicure tools. He is a celebrity nail artist, but he was a manicurist first. He deeply understands the necessity for meticulous nail preparation. The fact that he has tens of thousands of people scrutinizing every detail of his work is also likely motivational!
Nail care is the essential first step for a flawless jelly nails finish. Jelly polish is really “what you see is what you get” because it doesn’t hide the natural nails and it doesn’t distract from the cuticles, either. Come on, be honest, we’ve all cringed when we see beautiful nails surrounded by hangnails and dry skin.
In other words, take the time to make the natural nails look healthy and gorgeous before applying jelly polish. After you wrap up with the top coat, rub in the cuticle oil. Not only will your Instagram photos turn out better, but your manicure will last longer.
Of course, jelly gels require a base and top coat like any other gel polish does. They go on smoothly as honey and soak off almost as easily. Not only are they trendy right now, but some say they are more environmentally friendly.
Conclusion
You’re invited to pick out your favorite jelly nails shades right now in our store. Take advantage of all the discounts we have to offer and rack up those reward points. You might be eligible for complimentary gifts and free shipping, too!