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Summer Gradient

July 1, 2018 by Nina 31 Comments

Good morning everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!  I am up early this morning thanks to a store meeting at work and decided I would take this time to share my Summer gradient I created for the summer portion of the #52weeknailchallenge.  It has been so flipping hot this week and I wanted some thing summery but cool at the same time.  A simple gradient with some bright pastels was the perfect pick!

For my summer gradient I started off with two coats of Alpine Snow by OPI.  This is my go to base shade for most gradients.  The bright white make the gradient shades so much more vibrant.  Next I used a makeup sponge with Marry Me Robbie!! by Faby and All Glammed Up by China Glaze for the perfect sun to water inspired gradient.  Everything is sealed with two coats of Marvel Liquid Macro Top Coat by SuperChic Lacquer.

So what do you guys think of my take on the Summer challenge?  I am so in love with this shades paired together!!!  It’s been some time since I did a gradient and I really don’t know why!  This is such an easy technique with endless options.  Thank you so much for stopping by today and I will see you all again tomorrow with the new OMG! Collection by China Glaze. <3

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  1. Kristi V BeginNails says

    July 1, 2018 at 11:32 AM

    Such a perfect gradient for summer! Gives me summer vibes!

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  2. Kathryne says

    July 1, 2018 at 2:21 PM

    I love the bright and summery feel!

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  3. PolishGalore says

    July 1, 2018 at 6:47 PM

    You did such a great look on this gradient! I didn’t realize you had a white base coat either!

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  4. serena hale says

    July 1, 2018 at 8:02 PM

    This color looks great on you. I think that I need to treat myself more and keeping my nails and toes polished is a simple way to do it.

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  5. Jen Walker says

    July 1, 2018 at 10:17 PM

    This is such a great colour combination! I never would have thought to pair these together, and they work so well!

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  6. Brittany says

    July 2, 2018 at 1:33 AM

    OMG these colors are so freakin amazing. green is my favorite! I love how the yellow and green complement each other!!

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  7. Princess Quinn says

    July 2, 2018 at 5:37 AM

    Wow, that ombre nail polish is perfect for summer. It brings a tropical summer vibe.

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  8. Echo says

    July 2, 2018 at 7:24 AM

    I have never tried a gradient nail, but these colors just scream summer! I may have to give something like this a try.

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  9. Casey Loo says

    July 2, 2018 at 8:54 AM

    Wow, this look so cool, stylish and perfect for the summer. Def. going to see if I can it in my area, so looking forward to get this on hand.

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  10. Valerie says

    July 2, 2018 at 9:07 AM

    I would love my nails to look like this. The colors are adorable .Very summery

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  11. Becca Wilson says

    July 2, 2018 at 10:03 AM

    I am loving how vibrant the colors are! I am always looking for some fun nail patterns to do.

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  12. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    July 2, 2018 at 11:48 AM

    OMG THOSE NAILS are gorgeous! NEXT TIME I get my toes done, I definitely need to google GRADIENT NAILS so the nail techs can DO IT!!

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  13. Angela Ricardo Bethea says

    July 2, 2018 at 1:16 PM

    Wow! The gradient effect looks amazing, you did a great job at it. The color definitely gives a summer vibe.

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  14. Jessica Lynn Martin says

    July 2, 2018 at 2:07 PM

    I am not talented at doing my nails even with one color. Your nails look beautiful and they definitely have a summery feel. I would love to try doing my nails like this but I would mess up. You make it look and sound easy!

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  15. fivelittledoves (@fivelittledove5) says

    July 2, 2018 at 2:18 PM

    Oh wow how pretty! I love that, the colours and the design, and now my nails feel in desperate need of a summer manicure!

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  16. crissjourney says

    July 2, 2018 at 6:59 PM

    Your nails are perfect for summer , such a beautiful color

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  17. msnyxx says

    July 2, 2018 at 7:37 PM

    I love how this turned out! I wouldn’t have thought to use these colors together but it works so well.

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  18. 25 Sweetpeas says

    July 2, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    Such a PERFECT gradation!

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  19. Laura says

    July 2, 2018 at 9:37 PM

    Your gradient came out flawless! The color scheme isn’t something I wouldn’t have thought of, but it’s so pretty.

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  20. My Nail Polish Obsession says

    July 2, 2018 at 11:12 PM

    That gradient is fantastic!

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  21. Jennifer L says

    July 3, 2018 at 1:43 AM

    Omg this is so gorgeous! I’d love to do this with my nails so thanks for the nail inspiration!

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  22. Olga Zak says

    July 3, 2018 at 4:57 AM

    You did such a great look on this gradient! The colors are adorable. Love the idea very much.

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  23. glamglitzgloss says

    July 3, 2018 at 7:23 AM

    I love the colour combination you went for, it really screams summer to me and reminds me of those ice poles that change colour halfway down

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  24. Tee says

    July 3, 2018 at 3:15 PM

    Nice one. Very creative with your colours.

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  25. lavandamichelle says

    July 3, 2018 at 4:27 PM

    What a fantastic post! I love this color. Its such a summer-y nail polish. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  26. Polished Hippy says

    July 3, 2018 at 11:37 PM

    Your gradient is so perfect it looks airbrushed!

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  27. Agnes Vazhure says

    July 4, 2018 at 4:48 AM

    Wow! I love the color of your nail art. It looks really perfect for summer. I wish I can paint my nails like that too.

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  28. chelday says

    July 4, 2018 at 7:55 AM

    I love this! These colors make such a perfect gradient together.

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  29. Leo T. Ly says

    July 4, 2018 at 4:09 PM

    These gradient colours looks beautiful. Just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July.

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  30. Shabby Chic Boho (@terrishutterbug) says

    July 5, 2018 at 8:02 AM

    These are two of my favorite summer colors and I love that you’ve paired them together. I’ve never tried a look like this before but would love the look.

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  31. This Mum At Home says

    July 6, 2018 at 6:13 AM

    I’ve just checked out the rest of your site and love it! WOW you do amazing nails really stunning and I love this one here for a summer look … I wonder if I can do myself ?

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