How to do ombre nails with makeup sponge?

Creating ombre nails with a makeup sponge is a popular technique for achieving a seamless gradient effect. Here's a breakdown of the process:

Steps to Ombre Nails Using a Makeup Sponge

Preparation: Apply a base coat to your nails and let it dry completely. This protects your nails and provides a smooth surface for the ombre effect.
Base Color: Apply 1-2 coats of your desired base color and allow it to dry fully. The base color will be the color closest to your cuticle in the ombre design.
Applying Polish to the Sponge: Choose the two (or more) colors you want to blend. Apply these colors in stripes directly onto a makeup sponge, ensuring the edges of the colors are touching each other.
Dabbing the Sponge: Starting at the tip of the nail, use a tapping or pressing motion upwards on the nail with the makeup sponge. The first coat applied with the sponge will likely be fairly see-through. (0:53)
Layering: Repeat the dabbing process, reapplying polish to the sponge as needed, until you achieve the desired color intensity and gradient effect.
Clean Up: Use a small brush dipped in nail polish remover to clean up any polish on your skin around the nails.
Top Coat: Once you're satisfied with the ombre effect and the polish is completely dry, apply a generous layer of top coat to smooth everything out and protect your design.

Sponge Choice: Use a fine-pored makeup sponge for the smoothest blend.
Practice: It may take a few tries to get the technique just right.
Thin Layers: Applying thin layers of polish to the sponge will help prevent a thick, uneven application.
Multiple Colors: Experiment with more than two colors for a more complex ombre effect.