Stunning Spring Gel-X Nail Ideas You Can Do

💅 The Gel-X Kit You’ll Need

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🛍️ Recommended Kit: Beetles Gel-X Nail Extension Kit – Almond Shape
✨ Includes:

• 500 Soft Gel Nail Tips (various sizes/shapes)
• Mini LED Nail Lamp
• Nail Glue Gel
• Base Coat + Top Coat
• File, Buffer, Cuticle Tools

🎨Spring Gel Polish Set

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Includes:

• Soft pastel shades (mint, lilac, peach, yellow)
• Long-lasting, soak-off formula
  💡 Ideal for French tips, aura nails, and floral bases

✨ 3. Builder Gel (for Aura, Flower Press, etc.)

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Thick consistency for securing dried flowers

Can be used to create structure for aura nails
💡 Essential for 3D spring designs & encapsulated nail art

Spring Gel-X Nail Designs + Step-by-Step How-To

1. Pastel French Tips

Pastel French tips are a minimalist’s dream and the perfect spring twist on a classic manicure. Think soft shades of mint green, lavender, baby pink, peach, and butter yellow. This style works well for short and long nail shapes, and the pop of pastel adds a fun seasonal flair while still keeping it wearable for every day. French tips are highly searched in spring beauty trends and a great option for clean girl aesthetics.

Instructions:

1. Prep nails: Push cuticles, buff, and clean.
2. Apply base coat + cure (30 sec).
3. Apply Gel-X tips with nail glue gel + cure.
4. Use gel polish in pastel colors (lilac, mint, peach) to paint the tips using a detail brush or French guide stickers.
5. Cure each layer.
6. Finish with top coat + cure.

2. Daisy Floral Nails

Daisy nail art is a springtime staple. It’s cute, girly, and super easy to DIY with a dotting tool or even a bobby pin. These floral nails are perfect for spring picnics, Coachella season, and everyday cottage-core vibes. You can go full daisy on each finger or just add a few accent flowers. Using the Beetles Gel-X kit, you’ll have a smooth canvas and long-lasting results. Daisy nails are often searched alongside terms like “flower nails spring,” “cottage-core nails,” and “spring floral nail inspo.”

Instructions:

1. Follow prep + apply Gel-X tips.
2. Paint a nude/pink sheer base + cure.
3. Use dotting tool or bobby pin to create small white flower petals.
4. Add a yellow dot in the center.
5. Cure, then seal with top coat.

🌼 TIP: Add a few on each nail or cluster flowers on one accent nail!

3. Flower Accent Nails

Flower nails are whimsical, trendy, and totally Instagram-worthy. Pair pastel or nude backgrounds with vibrant flowers for an effortless spring vibe. You can line up the flowers for an extra touch. This look is perfect for anyone obsessed with Y2K, dreamy aesthetics, or ethereal spring styles. It pairs beautifully with long almond-shaped Gel-X extensions for a floral finish.

Instructions:

1. Apply Gel-X tips as usual.
2. Paint nails a soft pastel base (lavender or baby blue) + cure.
3. Paint on flower petals, cure, and use a thin brush to stroke on streaks with a lighter shade, giving the petals a more realistic look.
4. Line the petals with a clear top coat, cure, and apply gold chrome.
5. Brush off chrome and cure and seal with top coat.

4. Spring Aura Nails

Aura nails are one of the most viral nail trends right now—and they’re perfect for spring! Using pastel hues like baby pink, powder blue, or soft lilac, create a glowing “aura” in the center of each nail for an angelic, airbrushed look. This style is inspired by energy readings and spiritual aesthetics, making it highly shareable and Pinterest-worthy. Aura nails are especially popular in beauty TikTok circles.

Instructions:

1. Apply clear Gel-X tips + pastel base.
2. Use a sponge to lightly dab pastel color (pink, blue, lavender) in the center of each nail for a “glow” effect.
3. Soften edges with a sponge dipped in clear gel polish.
4. Cure and finish with top coat.

🫧 Optional: play around with different designs over it as the aura nails can also serve as base!

5. Pressed Flower Nails

Pressed flower nails are delicate, dreamy, and 100% spring-ready. These designs use sculpture gel as flowers, which can be bought in nail art sets, and are pressed into clear or nude bases for an ethereal effect. Think wildflower petals, baby’s breath, and soft greenery—all preserved under glossy top coats. This design gives off a fresh-from-the-garden vibe and is perfect for spring weddings, photo shoots, or just because you’re feeling floral.

Instructions:

1. After applying Gel-X tips + base coat, apply a ball of sculpture gel and shape with a thin brush to form petals.
2. Gently press into uncured top coat or builder gel.
3. Cure carefully, then add another layer of top coat to seal.

🌸 Gives a cottagecore, ethereal vibe!

💗 Final Thoughts

With just one Gel-X kit and a little creativity, you can bring spring’s prettiest nail trends straight to your fingertips. These looks are perfect for brunch, picnics, or that Instagram photo dump you’ve been planning 🌿as spring ends, make sure to check out our summer glow up guide!

📌 Pin these designs for your next DIY nail day!