News India Live, Digital Desk: Ombre nail art, in which two or more colors appear mixed into each other (Gradient), is quite popular these days. The ‘sponging method’ is the best way to get it perfect at home.Essentials: Two or three nail paints: (contrasting colors of your choice, like light pink and dark pink)Base coat: (white or transparent)Kitchen sponge: (cut a small piece)Nail polish remover and earbuds: (to clean the edges)Top coat: (for shine)Nail Art Recipe (Step-by-Step Guide)Prep Your Nails: First of all, clean your nails and apply a coat of white nail polish on them. The white base helps the colors to be vibrant. Let it dry thoroughly. Paint the Sponge: Take a flat piece of kitchen sponge. Make horizontal lines of nail polish of your choice on it. For example, apply a dark shade at the bottom and a light shade at the top. Make sure that the colors are right next to each other. Dab on Nails: Now slowly press this sponge on your nail like a ‘stamp’. Move it up and down a bit so that the line between the two colors gets blurred and a beautiful gradient effect is created. Cleanup: During sponging, the color will also get applied to the skin around the nails. To clean it, dip the earbuds in the remover and carefully clean the edges of the fingers. Apply the Top Coat (The Finish): When the nail art is dry, apply Clear Top Coat over it. This will make your design smoother and help it last longer. Pro-Tips for Perfection: Skin Protection: Apply Vaseline or liquid latex around the nail to prevent excess paint from sticking to the fingers. Quality of Sponge: Use a dishwashing sponge as it has smaller pores, which gives a better blending texture of the colors. Layering: If the color seems light at first, Apply paint again to the sponge and dab another layer.