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ONME Air Cushion Pat Painting Gel is a soak-off UV/LED colour gel in a 2 g pot with a built-in air cushion mesh. Press the mesh, pick up a thin film of gel with a sponge or brush, and pat it onto the nail to build a soft ombre or blush gradient without an airbrush. It comes in 16 shades, PP01 to PP16.
Why nail techs use it
- Gradients by hand, no airbrush. The manufacturer describes the colour as fine and saturated, comparable to an airbrush finish.
- The cushion mesh meters the gel. Only the gel that comes through the mesh is picked up, so the tool never gets overloaded and very little product is wasted.
- No-wipe and alcohol-resistant once cured, according to the manufacturer.
- One gel for several looks: ombre, blush, French fade, blooming, stencil and stamping work, and hand-painted art.
- Small screw-top pot. 2 g per shade, easy to carry and to keep closed between clients.
Specifications
| Brand | ONME |
|---|---|
| Product | Air Cushion Pat Painting Gel |
| Size | 2 g per pot |
| Shades | 16 shades, PP01 to PP16 |
| Type | Soak-off UV/LED colour gel in a cushion-mesh pot |
| Curing | 30 to 60 seconds under a UV/LED lamp (manufacturer's figure) |
| After curing | No-wipe, alcohol-resistant |
| Removal | Soak-off |
Shade chart: PP01 to PP16
ONME identifies the shades by code. The colour descriptions below are ours, taken from the product photos, to make ordering easier.
| Code | Colour | Family |
|---|---|---|
| PP01 | Milky cream | Nudes |
| PP02 | Light beige nude | Nudes |
| PP03 | Warm sand beige | Nudes |
| PP04 | Mocha nude | Nudes |
| PP05 | Raspberry red | Reds |
| PP06 | Lilac | Colour accents |
| PP07 | Apple green | Colour accents |
| PP08 | Mint aqua | Colour accents |
| PP09 | Peach coral | Pinks |
| PP10 | Dusty rose | Pinks |
| PP11 | Terracotta rose | Reds |
| PP12 | Watermelon pink | Pinks |
| PP13 | Plum mauve | Colour accents |
| PP14 | Brick red | Reds |
| PP15 | Hot pink | Pinks |
| PP16 | Bright coral red | Reds |
How to use
- Prep the nail, apply base coat and your base colour, and cure.
- Unscrew the lid and press the cushion mesh lightly with an ombre sponge or brush to pick up a small amount of gel.
- Pat the gel onto the nail where the colour should be strongest, then keep patting outward with lighter pressure to fade the edge.
- Cure for 30 to 60 seconds under a UV/LED lamp.
- For a deeper colour, repeat in thin layers and cure each one.
- Finish with top coat and cure.
Thin layers blend more evenly than one heavy layer. Close the lid after use and keep the pot away from the lamp and from sunlight.
Tools for patting: Mini Sponge and Grabber (Mix Color), Mini Sponge and Grabber, Nail Mini Block Sponge (100pcs/pack), Nail Art Sponge Stick (1pc), Nail Art Sponge Stick Set, Silicone Head Brush, Silicone Head Stamper for PatPainting Gel.
Techniques it covers
| Look | How |
|---|---|
| Ombre / gradient | Pat from the tip or the cuticle and fade toward the middle. |
| Blush nails | Pat a soft round of colour in the centre of the nail. |
| French fade | Pat colour along the free edge for a soft French line. |
| Blooming | Pat two or more shades next to each other and blend where they meet. |
| Stencil and stamping | Pat through a stencil or over a stamped design to colour it. |
| Hand-painted art | Pick up gel with a liner brush and paint it like a painting gel. |
Questions and answers
What is pat painting gel?
Pat painting gel is a colour gel that is patted onto the nail with a sponge or brush instead of being brushed on in full coats. Patting leaves a soft, diffused edge, which is how ombre and blush nails are made without an airbrush.
What does the air cushion do?
The gel sits under a fine mesh. Pressing the mesh lets a small, even amount come through, so the sponge picks up a thin film instead of a blob.
How long does it cure?
The manufacturer gives 30 to 60 seconds under a UV/LED lamp. Thicker layers and weaker lamps need the longer time.
Does it need a top coat?
The gel cures without a sticky layer, but we recommend sealing it with top coat for gloss and wear. The sample nails in the manufacturer's photos are finished with top coat.
Can I buy all 16 shades together?
Yes. The ONME Air Cushion Pat Painting Gel Collection (PP01-16) has one pot of every shade.
New to pat gel? Read our step-by-step guide: Pat Painting Gel Guide: Ombre and Blush Nails Without an Airbrush.
More from M1: painting gels and the full ONME range.
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