How to give yourself a Baby Boomer for a Sensational Manicure?

On the lookout for the latest beauty trends? It's impossible to miss the Baby-Boomer, the French manicure that's all the rage in nail salons! Chic, discreet and ultra-trendy, the Baby-Boomer seduces all those who dream of an elegant, natural manicure that's both soft and sophisticated. Velvet Extension gives you the to make a success of your Baby-Boomer, whether you prefer semi-permanent or gel extensions. gel extensions.

What is the Baby-Boomer nail?

The Baby-Boomer is THE nail art trend from the United States that's dethroning classic French nail art. Its signature look? A blended gradient between a nude or pink base and a white tip, for a natural, chic and luminous effect. Unlike French, the demarcation is blurred and subtle. The result: elongated nails clean, modern look, perfect for any occasion.

How to make a success of your Baby Boomer? The 2 Velvet Extension techniques

1. Baby boomer on natural nails (semi-permanent varnish)

• Prepare your nails: push back cuticles, file to the ideal shape.
• Apply two coats of nude or pink polish, catalyze under LED light.
• Degrease the surface, then remove a small amount of white gel paint with a special baby-boomer sponge.
• Tap the tip of the nail and work your way halfway up, then repeat, stopping at a quarter for an ultra-natural blending effect. for an ultra-natural blending effect.
• Finish with a permanent or milky top coat for perfect shine.

Velvet tip: the gentler you tap, the more subtle the gradation. Work in thin layers to avoid avoid over-thickening.

2. Baby boomer on gel extensions

• Disinfect and prepare your nails, then apply the templates to create the extension.
• Using a pink or nude gel builder, spread from the middle to the tip and cuticle to form the base and crown.
• After catalysis, create the gradient at the tip of the nail using white gel paint and a baby-boomer sponge. baby-boomer sponge.
• Finish with a gloss or milky Velvet Extension top coat to set and enhance the result.

This technique is ideal for short or bitten nails, and offers long-lasting salon-quality hold.

Expert tips for a perfect baby-boomer manicure

• Maintain your nails with a Velvet file rather than a nail clipper to preserve shape and strength.
• Moisturize cuticles with a special oil for a clean, healthy contour.
• Avoid biting or abusing your nails to prolong the life of your baby boomer.
• For a special occasion (wedding, event, interview), the baby-boomer is the ideal manicure for hands that are elegant, photogenic hands.

Velvet Extension essentials

• Velvet Extension nude or pink base
• White gel paint and baby-boomer sponge
• Pink or nude building gel for extensions
• Gloss or milky top coat
• Professional nail file

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The Velvet Extension team