Gradient Nailart

Hello there! Today I picked up, the most loved nailart which every Nailartist OUGHT TO TRY! Gradients or Ombre or Shade its all the same.! I did  simple gradient and added NYX glitter to the look!
The Yellow is from Dance Legend whereas Green and Blue from El-corazon
So lets analyze the keys to get to this:

 HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT GRADIENT:

1. Liquid Latex/ Nail Barrier/ Cuticle Defender is a MUST
I say this first and foremost because before starting one you must have your cuticles covered, an acetone or remover clean up is just NOT an option, because it is time consuming and even more importantly doesnt give the desired neatness. It can sometimes even destroy the PERFECTNESS of your Nailart.

2. Proper shade choice
 If you analyze a gradient you would know it is all about getting all shades, and proper transition into another. Therefore the more variety of closely related colors you choose, the better gradient you will get.
EXAMPLE: In this image I didnot go from Yellow to Blue directly, as I know colors yellow and blue mix to form green.. yellow to green is a fair transition and so is green to blue, using a linking color adds depth to your gradient, and it is way more advisable than using totally weird combinations.

3. Base Color
I have seen people attempting gradients on NAKED NAILS. That is certainly NOT the appropriate way, as it wastes the polish, as well as does not give ideal results. The base color should always be the LIGHTEST color of the gradient, that means in this one I used yellow as the base color, as it is easier for the darker shade to dominate the lighter one.

4. Precautions with the sponge
Also keep in mind that first let your base color dry properly then use the sponge for gradient, otherwise it can become all sloppy and mushy.
 To obtain the desired results in a gradient do not only add to the sponge the shades you want to add but the base shade again! The answer to the WHY on this is, otherwise the colors shall dominate and hide your base.
You must know that in 1 go only dab twice or thrice, then reapply the shades and redo it, many people complain of unevenness or withering of nail polish in the middle of a gradient, the reason for that is OVER DABBING. after 2-3 dabs give the nail a rest for 3 seconds, as the colors settle in and go over and over until desired results are achieved.
Ideally 3-4 times dabbing(2-3 every time) should get you to where you want to be, by no means cross 6, otherwise it shall be a wasted effort.

Hope the gradient queries are answered!