They combine the simple elegance of French nails with the modern twist of the ombre gradient: the baby boomer wedding nails are simple, feminine and super modern at the same time. The color palette is what makes nail design so attractive. Soft pink and white form a beautiful duo that attracts attention. In today's article we'll tell you why the look is so popular.
Elegant and feminine: The advantages of baby boomer wedding nails
The baby boomer nails are the perfect manicure for every bride. They offer several advantages over other wedding nails.
1. They have a neutral color palette that looks very natural. The baby boomer nails are therefore very practical and suitable for everyday use. At the same time, they can be easily spiced up with glitter, rhinestones or patterns. You can also design individual fingers creatively, for example with nail art in the nail bed.
2. The nail design fits perfectly on both short and medium-length nails and can be achieved on practically any nail shape. The neutral color palette can be adjusted if necessary, for example to make the fingers look longer.
3. When it comes to the color gradient, you can choose from different variants. For short nails, reduce the white part and concentrate on the pink nail surface.
Make baby boomer nails yourself
You can also do baby boomer nails yourself. Simply follow the next steps to do sodesired ombre effectto achieve.
Preparing the nail surface is the be-all and end-all of wedding nails. Remove Treat yourself to an olive oil bath the day before to soften the skin. Olive oil also strengthens nails. Apply moisturizer the evening before the manicure - the slopes will be well washed after the manicure and the skin may become chapped.
If you want to imitate the nail design, then you should practice in advance. Take your time - it's best to try it out two weeks before the wedding. You can then design the nails the day before. The next instructions use UV-curing fiberglass gels.
1. The nail surface is first matted with a 180 grit file. The skin is pushed back and, if necessary, the nails are then shortened.
2. Apply a layer of Font with acid-free bonding agent to the clean, matt and grease-free nail surface.
3. Glue on a stencil (for short nails you can use any stencil as long as it sticks).
4. Apply a layer of white fiberglass gel to the tip. Then the gel is cured under a UV lamp for about 10 seconds. Then file the nail surface.
5. Now a pink layer of fiberglass gel is applied, hardened and polished with a 100 file. If desired, you can then apply glitter or paint a motif.
6. Seal the paint with a sealer.
In the photo gallery you will find several beautiful and elegant nail designs, as well as ideas to spice things up. Get inspired - these looks are perfect for a summer wedding and will complete any airy wedding dress.
Baby boomers are originally designed for short nails, but you can adapt them to virtually any nail shape and length.
The glittering nails perfectly show off the wedding ring and engagement ring
Also suitable for everyday use
You can do the nails the day before
