The Gel and Powder technique
The Gel and Powder technique is an innovative method that combines the strength of UV gel and the fineness of powder to offer a durable and aesthetic manicure. Ongles d'Or's Oh Blush range offers professional quality products to easily perform this technique, whether you are a beginner or an experienced technician.
What is the Gel and Powder technique?
The Gel and Powder technique consists of applying a layer of gel to the nail, then sprinkling a colored powder before curing everything under a UV/LED lamp. This process is repeated to obtain the desired thickness and color. The result is a resistant, shiny manicure that does not require intensive filing.
Why choose Oh Blush Gel?
Oh Blush Gel is the new way to get a beautiful manicure quickly and easily! Gel nails must be cured with a UV and LED lamp. They do not require any activator, which reduces the risk of allergies and intolerance to the activator or acrylates. Oh Blush Gel can be used with all Oh Blush powders. Discover other advantages of Oh Blush Gel and Powder: We tell you about Oh Blush Gel and Powder.
Advantages of the Gel and Powder technique
- Durability: Nails made with this technique can last up to 3 weeks without chipping.
- Speed: Less filing and shaping time compared to traditional techniques.
- Versatility: Suitable for natural looks or more elaborate designs like babyboomer or inlays.
- Ease of application: Ideal for beginners due to its simplicity.
- Hypoallergenic: Less allergenic than resin and powder, as it contains no activator.
How to perform a Gel and Powder manicure with Oh Blush
- Nail preparation: Clean and degrease the nail and apply 1 to 2 coats of Oh Blush GEL PREP
- Base gel application: Apply a thin coat of GEL BASE and cure for 30 seconds under an LED lamp.
- Gel and powder application: Apply a very thin layer of Oh Blush DIPPING GEL and sprinkle the Oh Blush powder on the still sticky gel. Clean the cuticles with an orange stick then cure for 1 minute.
- Repeat: Repeat the gel and powder step until the desired opacity and thickness is achieved.
- Apply a final very thin coat of Oh Blush DIPPING GEL, cure, then remove the sticky effect with alcohol.
- Finish: Apply Oh Blush FINISHING GEL top coat and cure one last time for 30 seconds.
Find all of Valérie's tips for applying your gel and powder
Continue to follow us to see the entire series of video tutorials on Oh Blush Gel:
- The Gel and Powder technique
- Reality of a Babyboomer in Gel and Powder
- Create Gel and Powder Inlays
Discover the Oh Blush range on our website and let yourself be seduced by the simplicity and effectiveness of the Gel and Powder technique.
To get started, opt for our complete kit: Oh Blush Gel and Powder Set with choice of powder.

