nail art
gradient nails
these fading, amazing nail gradient looks are mesmerizing, modern, and totally ombré-perfection. but how does a mere mortal pull off these pro-looking gradient nails—whether it’s classic red or colorful trend driven? with a little help from essie. so here’s how.
![gradient nails](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/articles/nail_art/gradient-nails/ess-usa-nailart-graidentnails-v2.png?h=479&w=479&la=en-US&hash=8C0A3E38C366CA69DAD6B89740239008)
step 1: polish the side of each nail with bahama mama and forever yummy, allowing them to meet vertically in the middle.
step 2: repeat the step on the edge of a cosmetic sponge, mirroring the nail. working quickly, lightly tap the sponge onto the nail, moving side to side, to blend a seamless ombre.
step 3: finish with an essie topcoat.
![bahama mama](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/products_nailpolish/enamels/purples/bahama_mama/essie-nail-polish-bahama-mama-095008000466-av4-530.jpg?h=320&w=320&la=en-US&hash=24DE3DBE9E9C5C99914739007F070DE1)
![forever yummy](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/products_nailpolish/enamels/reds/forever_yummy/v4/essie-nail-polish-forever-yummy-095008000701-av4.jpeg?rev=7abc6497b5094c90bac03ad69d88cb5f&h=320&w=320&la=en-US&hash=7CE8DF2D327FC94D400061933BE8E5F6)
![smooth-e](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/products_nailpolish_hd/base_coats/essie-nail-polish-care-smooth-e-upc-av11-530.jpg?h=320&w=320&la=en-US&hash=C038695564BBC6551C37D08DDF820E3D)
![gel-setter](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/essie/americas/us/products_nailpolish_hd/base_coats/essie-nail-polish-care-gel-setter-upc-av11-530.jpg?h=320&w=320&la=en-US&hash=1B7A2C750DEC7F349724EB63B2C1AB0A)