You’ve got to see the creativity coming out of Phoenix salons. There are stunning Gel-X styles designed by artists who love putting their own spin on popular trends. The vibrant colors and fun textures are mesmerizing. We’ll break down what makes each set stand out and share some Phoenix highlights along the way.
Gel-X Nail Design Trends
Jelly Blush French Tips
At first glance, it’s yet another set of French tips on almond-shaped nails. But zoom in and you’ll notice the translucent jelly polish. It’s sheer, glossy, and the ideal shade to flatter the skin. It’s an instant upgrade that’s ready to take on the intense Phoenix summer. And with the ease of applying Gel-X tips, a beautifully clean look like this is just a few minutes away.
LAVIS C01 - 02 - Gel Polish 0.5 oz - Jelly Jamboree Collection
Juicy Orange Nails
Fruit nails are a hot trend everywhere you go, and especially in Arizona where they appear year-round. It’s hard to resist these juicy orange nails with a touchable texture thanks to hard gel droplets. The base color matches the skin tone perfectly, letting the bright orange, pink, green, and white palette draw all the attention.
Phoenix may be in the Sonoran Desert, but it’s possible to grow all sorts of fruit there. With only about seven inches of rain per year, you’ll still find orchards with citrus trees, apples, apricots, figs, and passionfruit. Part of the secret of its success is that the average yearly temperature is 75° F, so frost is not a big problem.
SNS Pro 4 in 1 - 027 CS-23 SHE_S A HOT TAMALE - Dip & Acrylic, Gel & Lacquer Matching
Phoenix Facts
The city of Phoenix has about 1.65 million residents, making it the fifth largest in the United States. It was founded in 1881 and has since grown to cover about five hundred square miles. This doesn’t even include the Greater Phoenix area.
If you had a salon in Phoenix, you might be interested to know that the median age is just 34 years old. This has a definite influence on what nail trends are popular. It’s helpful to understand Millenial and Gen-Z culture, for example. A younger clientele would be more likely to request an abstract jelly nails design on soft gel extensions like the set below. Notice the turquoise jewelry which is prized in the Southwest.
Moreover, there are many people passing through for business and tourism and that can also impact what services the typical salon offers. Phoenix has nearly 200 resort and hotel properties with a total of over 6,000 rooms for visitors. The Sheraton in downtown Phoenix is the largest with 1003 rooms!
Apres Soft Gel
Kawaii Nails
Speaking of culture, Maricopa County has residents from all over the world. It’s a very international setting where it’s easy to find restaurants serving multicultural menus and nail salons offering Korean designs alongside manicures for Mexican holidays. Can you guess the influence behind these cute kawaii nails?
The Sky Harbor Airport earned the nickname of America’s Friendliest. More than forty-eight million passengers traveled through it in 2023 on their way to twenty-five international destinations and 120 US cities. That works out to 1200 daily flights!
Fishermancore Nails
If these fingertips look like fishing lures, then the artist has done her job well. That’s exactly the intention. But why is a Phoenix nail artist designing colorful, sparkly lures on soft gel tips? Isn’t Phoenix in a desert?
Well, yes, but there are six lakes to fish within about an hour’s drive of downtown Phoenix. Plus, it has one of the largest city parks in North America with fifty miles of trails to hike and bike and even explore on horseback. What’s more, golfers love the area with over 185 golf courses. Golf nails, anyone?
LAVIS Cat Eyes C16 - 01 - Gel Polish 0.5 oz - Honey Eclipse Collection
Modern Art or Mini Aura Nails?
The aura nails trend is cherished in Phoenix just as it is in other major cities. This set might be imitating aura nails, or it could just be inspired by modern art. After all, Phoenix is packed with museums. You can visit the Desert Botanical Garden with the world’s largest collection of desert plants. There’s also the Southwest’s largest art museum and the Hall of Flame with historic firefighting equipment. One of the best attractions is the Heard Museum of Native American culture with artifacts not found anywhere else.
Color Everywhere
Many of the top Gel-X design trends in Phoenix had one essential element in common. It wasn’t shape or shine. It was color. Even the French tips are colorful! Maybe it’s because of all the sunshine. Phoenix receives more sun than any other major city in the United States.
One other fascinating fact is how the city got its name. One of the first settlers made a prediction. As he made his home amongst the ruins of the ancient Hohokam culture, he said that a great city would arise there like the legendary phoenix from the ashes.
Rosary, Floral, and Chrome Nails
Phoenix is a melting pot where various cultures and religions rub shoulders. This atmosphere inevitably influences nail art, too. It’s fascinating to see remixes of nail trends and makes us wonder what they will think of next. We hope that the intermingling heals divisions and forges new bonds.
Beyond nail art, another thing that unites people of diverse backgrounds is sports. Phoenix is home to college football’s Fiesta Bowl, the PGA Tour, and NASCAR. Furthermore, it has six pro sports teams: the Suns, The Diamondbacks, the Cardinals, Phoenix Rising, Phoenix Mercury, and the Arizona Rattlers.
LAVIS Chrome Powder AURORA 03 - 1gr
Festival Nails
In a place where the sun shines so brightly, it’s simple to keep glow-in-the-dark nails charged and ready for nighttime fun. This is a special festival set designed by a creative Phoenix nail artist using Gel-X stilettos. It feels like the perfect place to wrap up our review of nail design trends for now. Without a doubt, Phoenix will keep innovating new looks. We can’t wait to see what springs up in the desert next!
Conclusion
There’s a lot to learn from Phoenix Gel-X nail design trends. We hope you enjoyed the tour and found plenty of inspiration for future projects. Now, you’re invited to save on the trendiest colors and essential supplies in our store. We look forward to helping you achieve your nail art dreams.
Source:
https://www.visitphoenix.com/about-us/phoenix-facts/