Find out how to use the Pat Pat Gel with its built-in sponge to create Baby Boomer, Ombre Nails, Aura Nails, ombré French manicures and colour gradients with LuluNails Belgium.
Pat Pat Gel: How to Create an Ombré, Baby Boomer, Aura Nails & French Ombré? | LuluNails Belgium
FindDiscover how to use Pat Pat Gel with its built-in sponge to create Baby Boomer, Ombre Nails, Aura Nails, French Ombré and colour gradients with LuluNails Belgium.
The Pat Pat Gel offers a new wayto working with colours in nail art.
Thanks to its built-in sponge applicator, it allows you to apply colour with gentle taps and gradually create transitions between different shades.
Baby Boomer, Ombre Nails, Aura Nails, ombré French manicure, pastel gradients, glitter effects: a single technique can be used to create a wide variety of designs.
In this guide, LuluNails Belgium explains how to use Pat Pat Gel, which colours to combine and how to &avoid the most common mistakes when creating a gradient.
What is Pat Pat Gel?
Pat Pat Gel is a gel designed primarily for nail art and gradient effects.
Its unique feature is its built-in sponge.
Instead of using just a brush to apply an even colour, the sponge allows you to work the product in by dabbing.
The aim is to be able to gradually transition from:
intense colour → light colour → blend.
This technique is particularly useful for creating transitions between two or more colours.
Pat Pat Gel can be used, for example, for:
- Baby Boomer;
- Ombre Nails;
- Aura Nails;
- Ombré French manicure;
- pastel gradients;
- coloured gradients;
- Glitter Ombre;
- Accent Nails;
- Seasonal nail art.
What is the difference between Pat Pat Gel and Gel Polish?
Gel Polish / semi-permanent nail varnish is usually applied with a brush to achieve an even colour.
Pat Pat Gel is more geared towards artistic colour work.
Its built-in sponge allows you to gradually vary the intensity.
Gel Polish
Ideal for:
uniform colour, classic manicure, brush-applied French manicure, nail art depending on the technique.
Pat Pat Gel
Particularly suitable; for:
gradients, Ombré, Baby Boomer, Aura, soft French manicure and colour transitions.
The two products therefore do not serve exactly the same purpose.
Why is the built-in sponge useful?
To create a classic gradient, you often need to prepare a separate sponge, then apply the colours to it before dabbing it onto the nail.
With Pat Pat Gel, thesponge applicator is built right in.
This allows you to apply the colour in small dabs.
In particular, you can control:
- the area of application;
- the intensity;
- the transition;
- the amount of colour;
- the direction of the gradient.
To achieve an even result, the key is not to press down too hard right from the start.
Work gradually.
How do you use Pat Pat Gel?
Preparation always depends on the application system used.
You can apply nail art after a base coat, a builder gel, a construction gel or a compatible Acrygel build.
Step 1 – Prepare the nails
Ensure the nail and your base coat or build-up are properly prepared.
The surface intended for nail art must be suitable for the protocol of the system being used.
Step 2 – Choose the colours
Before you begin, decide where each shade should be most intense.
For a Baby Boomer, for example:
Pink/Nude towards the base → Pure White at the tip.
For a Sunset Ombre:
Pink → Orange → Red.
Step 3 – Apply a small amount of product
Start with a controlled amount.
Using too much makes blending more difficult and can create an unnecessarily thick layer.
Step 4 – Dab with the sponge
Use the built-in sponge with small, light strokes.
Concentrate the colour more in the main area, then gradually reduce its intensity.
Step 5 – Gradually build up the gradient
If the effect isn’t intense enough, gradually add another layer.
It is generally easier to enhance a subtle gradient than to immediately correct an area that is too heavily applied.
Step 6 – Cure
Follow the curing time specified for the product and the compatible lamp.
Step 7 – Finishing
Once your nail art is complete and has been properly cured, finish with a compatible top coat.
How to create a Baby Boomer design with Pat Pat Gel?
The Baby Boomer is probably one of the most interesting techniques to create with Pat Pat Gel.
For a classic Baby Boomer, work mainly with two colour families:
Pink/Nude White/Milky.
A particularly interesting combination is:
Blush Pink – Powder Pink Pure White – Pure White.
Start with your natural base.
Then use Pure White on the free edge.
Dab more on the tip and then gradually reduce the intensity towards the centre.
The aim is to achieve:
Pink/Nude → soft transition → Pure White.
There should be no sharp line visually separating the two colours.
Baby Boomer with Blush Pink & Pure White
To further enhance the transition, you can use two Pat Pat Gels.
For example:
then:
Pure White – Pure White.
Blush Pink is used to work on the pink area, whilst Pure White gradually builds up the free edge.
This combination is particularly well-suited to:
Natural Baby Boomer manicures, Wedding Nails and elegant manicures.
Can you create a coloured Baby Boomer?
Yes.
The Baby Boomer technique can be adapted using other colours.
For example, you could try:
Sweet Pink → Pure White
Lilac Purple → Pure White
Sky Blue → Pure White
Mint Green → Pure White.
This gives you a colourful version of the classic gradient.
How do you create Ombre Nails?
Ombre Nails cover a much wider range of colour gradients.
Unlike the classic Baby Boomer, you’re not limited to nude, pink and white colours.
You can combine different shades.
Ombre Pink
Try:
Blush Pink → Sweet Pink → Cherry Pink.
This allows you to gradually transition from a powdery pink to a more intense pink / cherry pink.
Purple Ombre
Combine:
with:
Violet Purple – Intense Violet.
This combination creates a tone-on-tone purple gradient.
Blue Ombre
Try:
Pure White → Sky Blue.
You’ll achieve a subtle transition that’s particularly well-suited to pastel nail art.
Green Ombre
Combine:
Pure White → Mint Green – Mint Green.
The result can be very soft and perfect for spring and summer.
How do you create a Sunset Ombre?
For a warmer nail art look, use Sunset Orange – Sunset Orange.
You can create:
Cherry Pink → Sunset Orange
or:
Sweet Pink → Sunset Orange → Red.
The aim is to recreate several warm shades reminiscent of a sunset.
This technique works particularly well when the colours blend slightly in the central area.
How do you create Aura Nails with Pat Pat Gel?
Aura Nails are based on a different principle.
Instead of working solely from the tip towards the base, you can concentrate a colour in the centre of the nail.
For example:
Milky Cherry Pink base in the centre.
Tap more in the middle and then gradually reduce the intensity towards the edges.
The result is:
coloured centre → gradually lighter towards the edges.
You can create Aura Nails using:
Cherry Pink
Violet Purple
Mint Green
Sunset Orange
or other colours from the collection.
Two-tone Aura Nails
To take it a step further, combine several colours.
Example:
Sweet Pink Lilac Purple
or:
Sky Blue Lilac Purple.
One colour can be concentrated in the centre and a second applied around it.
The result depends heavily on the amount used and how the transitions are created.
How do you create an ombré French manicure?
The French ombré is an alternative to the classic French manicure.
A classic French manicure usually has a clearly defined line.
With Pat Pat Gel, you can retain more colour at the free edge and then gradually fade it towards the centre.
White Ombré French Manicure
Use:
Ombré French Rose
Use:
Sweet Pink or Cherry Pink.
Sky Blue French
Use:
Sky Blue.
French Mint Green
Use:
Mint Green.
French Violet
Use:
Lilac Purple or Violet Purple.
This allows you to transform a classic technique into colourful nail art.
How do you create a glitter ombre effect?
The glitter-effect shades offer yet another way to use the system.
With:
Silver Glitter – Silver Glitter
or:
Gold Glitter – Gold Glitter,
you can concentrate more glitter in one area and then reduce its density.
For example:
Nude → Gold Glitter
Milky → Silver Glitter
Pure Black → Silver Glitter
Bordeaux → Gold Glitter.
The result is a sparkling gradient rather than a traditional pigment gradient.
Gold Glitter: which colours to pair it with?
The Gold Glitter works particularly well with:
Nude
Milky
Bordeaux
Chocolate
Pure Black.
A combination:
Nude Gold Glitter
is particularly suitable for elegant manicures and wedding nails.
A combination:
Bordeaux Gold Glitter
creates a deeper effect for autumn and the festive season.
Silver Glitter: which colours to pair it with?
Silver Glitter can be paired with, amongst others:
Milky
Pure White
Sky Blue
Lilac Purple
Pure Black
Bordeaux.
For a winter manicure:
Sky Blue Silver Glitter
creates a cool, luminous palette.
Pat Pat Gel over Builder Gel
Pat Pat Gel is not intended to automatically replace Builder Gel.
The two serve different purposes.
Builder Gel
Builder Gel is used in particular to create:
reinforcement, architecture and structure, depending on the product code.
Pat Pat Gel
Pat Pat Gel is mainly used for:
colour gradient nail art.
For example:
Flexible Builder Gel Nude → Pat Pat Gel Pure White → Top Coat
can be used to create a Baby Boomer look on a natural nail.
Pat Pat Gel over Builder Gel
The same principle can be applied after building a compatible gel structure.
First, ensure you have correctly completed:
the structure, apex, shape and surface preparation in accordance with your protocol.
Then use Pat Pat Gel to add:
- Baby Boomer;
- Ombré French manicure;
- Aura Nail;
- gradient;
- Glitter Ombre.
The Builder Gel provides the structure.
The Pat Pat Gel is used for nail art.
Pat Pat Gel on Acrygel / Polygel
Pat Pat Gel can also be used to finish a build created with Acrygel / Polygel, provided the system used is compatible.
Example:
Acrygel Nude → Pure White → Top Coat
for a Baby Boomer.
Or:
Nude Acrygel → Cherry Pink Aura → Top Coat
for more colourful nail art.
Which Pat Pat Gel colour should you choose?
The choice depends mainly on the desired effect.
For Baby Boomer
Pure White – Pure White
Blush Pink – Powder Pink
For Pink Ombre
Sweet Pink – Soft Pink
Cherry Pink – Cherry Pink
For Purple Ombre
Lilac Purple – Lilac Purple
Violet Purple – Intense Violet
For Blue Ombre
Sky Blue – Sky Blue
For Green Ombre
Mint Green – Mint Green
For Sunset Nails
Sunset Orange – Sunset Orange
For Dark Ombre
Pure Black – Intense Black
For Sparkling Nail Art
Silver Glitter – Silver Glitter
Gold Glitter – Gold Glitter
5 Pat Pat Gel combinations to try
1. Classic Baby Boomer
Blush Pink Pure White
2. Rose Ombre
Sweet Pink Cherry Pink
3. Pastel Ombre
Sky Blue Lilac Purple
4. Sunset Ombre
Cherry Pink Sunset Orange
5. Dark Ombre
Violet Purple Pure Black
These combinations allow you to create several styles without limiting each product to a single use.
Mistakes to avoid with Pat Pat Gel
Applying too much product
A gradient is built up gradually.
Using too much makes the transition more difficult.
Pressing too hard with the sponge
The aim is to apply and gradually blend the colour, not to smear the product.
Trying to achieve the final intensity in a single application
Several controlled applications generally allow for greater precision.
Neglecting the base coat
Pat Pat Gel is designed for nail art, but the overall quality of the application also depends on the preparation, the structure and the system used.
Neglecting curing
Always follow the product instructions and use a compatible lamp.
Pat Pat Gel for beginners or professionals?
Both.
For a beginner, the tapping application technique helps them gradually understand how a colour transition is created.
For a professional, the range offers numerous variations:
Baby Boomer
Aura Nails
Ombre
Coloured French manicure
Glitter Ombre
without using exactly the same visual technique for every client.
Mastery comes with practice, controlling the amount of product and the consistency of the dabbing motion.
HEMA- and TPO-free Pat Pat Gel
The LuluNails Pat Pat Gel products in this range are HEMA- and TPO-free.
However, this does not mean that a product is hypoallergenic or that a reaction to another ingredient is impossible.
Avoid contact between the uncured product and the skin, and follow the instructions for use, curing and the precautions associated with the product.
Pat Pat Gel LuluNails Belgium
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Discover the Pat Pat Gel – Ombré & Nail Art LuluNails collection and choose your colours to suit the look you’re after.
Combine them with the following ranges:
Flexible Builder Gel
Base Coat
Top Coat
UV/LED Lamps
and Nail Art accessories.
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FAQ – Pat Pat Gel
What is Pat Pat Gel?
Pat Pat Gel is a nail art gel with a built-in sponge, particularly suited to ombre effects, Ombre Nails, Baby Boomer, Aura Nails and ombré French manicures.
How do you use Pat Pat Gel?
Apply a small amount of product, then gradually blend the colour using thebuilt-in sponge using light dabbing motions. Cure according to the product’s instructions and finish with a compatible top coat.
Can you create a Baby Boomer look with Pat Pat Gel?
Yes. A combination such as Blush Pink Pure White is particularly well-suited to a Baby Boomer manicure.
Which Pat Pat Gel colour should I choose for a Baby Boomer manicure?
Pure White – Pure White is particularly effective for the tips, paired with a Nude, Pink or Blush Pink shade.
Can you create Aura Nails?
Yes. Concentrate more colour in one area and then gradually reduce its intensity around the edges.
Can you create an ombre effect using several Pat Pat Gel colours?
Yes. You can combine several colours such as Sweet Pink Cherry Pink or Lilac Purple and Violet Purple.
What is the difference between Pat Pat Gel and Gel Polish?
Gel Polish is mainly used to achieve an even colour, whilst Pat Pat Gel, applied with a sponge, is particularly well-suited to transitions and colour gradients.
Does Pat Pat Gel replace Builder Gel?
No. Builder Gel is mainly used for strengthening and building structure. Pat Pat Gel is designed for nail art and colour gradients.
Can Pat Pat Gel be used over Builder Gel?
Yes, provided the products are compatible. Build the structure first, then add the nail art.
Can Pat Pat Gel be used on Builder Gel?
Yes, providedthe builder gel has been correctly applied and prepared in accordance with the protocol.
Can Pat Pat Gel be used on Acrygel?
Yes, depending on the compatibility of the system. TheAcrygel creates the structure and the Pat Pat Gel then adds the gradient.
Can you create a French manicure with Pat Pat Gel?
Yes. It is particularly well-suited to ombre and coloured French manicures.
Can you create a glitter ombre effect?
Yes. The Gold Glitter and Silver Glitter shades allow you to create Glitter Ombre.
Which colour should I use for a purple ombre?
Combine Lilac Purple – Violet Lilas with Violet Purple – Violet Intense.
Which colour should you use for a Sky Blue gradient?
Sky Blue can be paired with Pure White, Milky, Lilac Purple or Mint Green.
Which colour should I use for Sunset Nails?
Sunset Orange works particularly well with Cherry Pink and other warm colours.
Should I apply a top coat?
Yes. Once the nail art has been properly cured according to the instructions, use a compatible top coat.
Are LuluNails Pat Pat Gels free from HEMA and TPO?
Yes, this range is available HEMA- and TPO-free. However, this does not mean it is hypoallergenic or that there is absolutely no risk of a reaction.
Where can I buy Pat Pat Gel in Belgium?
Pat Pat Gel products are available from LuluNails Belgium, in the Pat Pat Gel – Ombré & Nail Art category.