Nail Thoughts In The Garden Syrup Gels Swatches & Review!

We have a veryyy exciting new Nail Thoughts gel launch today, and you’re in luck because it’s also on sale!!! Kokoist is having a 20% off sale TODAY ONLY.

Ok let’s get into it.

THE DEETS:

Kokoist is having a 20% off sale TODAY ONLY for labor day. And I’m also having a sale on all of my educational courses too! Use code LDW15 for 15% off! If you’re new to Kokoist or gel polish, I always recommend picking one of these up because they are full of great info that will teach you how to safely use these products and also how to make your manicure last for weeks to keep your nails super healthy!

Might I recommend my Advanced Gel Manicure Course? It’s by far my most popular course where I go over my exact manicure process doing a fill (or rebalance) with an e-file, doing detailed precise cuticle work, prepping my nails, and showing you my exact builder gel application technique. I do this every time I do my nails and they always last for weeks with no lifting or chipping whatsoever. I swear by it!!!

Use code LDW15 for 15% off any course!

See ALL of my favorite Kokoist recommendations in this handy spreadsheet HERE!

Want more Kokoist?? Read my Top Five Products For Getting Started With Kokoist/Nail Thoughts + Top Five Fall Products Blog Post!

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New Nail Thoughts Syrup Gels!!!


Ok so Nail Thoughts dropped maybe the most perfect collection of new gel polishes today and I’m here to tell you all about them! Make sure you watch my swatch video above to see them live & in action.

The Deets:

This is a double collection: a syrup color gel collection AND a tinted base gel collection, but they are the SAME colors in each collection, just in their respective formula. Why is this exciting? Because it means that if you like the colors, but you prefer to use Platinum Filler Clear Builder Base for extra strength or what have you, you can use the new color gels, but lets say you love the colors but prefer the 3-in-1 formula with the base and builder built in instead, then there’s an option for you too!

What is syrup gel? Ok ok I love this question because it’s my favorite thing. I even did a blog post on it! These are a specific type of gel that essentially have the consistency of maple syrup with a glassy finish and just a *hint* of color! I love them so much because:

  • they’re streak free

  • they’re soooo easy to paint with an look so good and not uneven and splotchy like some color gels can look

  • they make your nails look like glassy beads

  • neutral colors can be really flattering for a barely there manicure look

12 New Colors!! There are 12 new syrups and they range from having a milky, more opaque finish to a nearly clear and glassy finish, and also they range from white to pink to neutral-y brown to peachy and even sparkly! There is definitely something for everyone here :) I think you can get a better feel for the colors in the swatch video, but I will share my photos for you to enjoy as well!

From left to right:

Daisy Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: sheer milky pink

Plumeria Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: sheer milky white

Wisteria Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: glassy sheer clear pink

Water Lily Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: milky sheer white w/ silver sparkles

Honeysuckle Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: warm slightly off white clear

Dahlia Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: sheer warm toned peachy brown

From left to right:

Orchid Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: warm sheer pink

Lantana Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: sheer taupe

Hydrangea Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: cool toned sheer pink

Buttercup Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: dusty pink sheer

Lotus Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: warm toned clear medium pink

Hibiscus Syrup Tinted Base Gel or Color Gel: warm coral clear pink

Shop The New Collection!

The sale is live NOW!!! and ends Monday 9/1 at 11:59 pm CT!!!!

Shop the sale from here :) and let me know if you need any recommendations!!!

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