How To Do Soap Nails At Home

What Are Soap Nails?

If your go-to look is minimalist, elegant and model off-duty vibes, then you need to make soap nails one of your regular beauty rituals. Soap nails are the latest nail trend inspired by the aesthetics of translucent, milky soap bars, creating a soft, semi-transparent look with a muted, pastel, or cloudy effect.

What makes soap nails so versatile is the fact that they go with every outfit, but can also be dressed up with some subtle nail art like chrome powder, pearls or micro glitter. TikTok trends like “quiet luxury,” “clean girl,” and “soft girl” have given soap nails particular popularity.

Soap nails are usually styled with oval, almond, or rounded-square nail shapes for a softer look. Inspired by the look ourselves, we’ve created the dreamiest soap nail colour Sofia Soap into a builder gel and a one-step gel polish. Just like the minimalist beauty trend that this nail look represents, you can create it with little effort, and without having to leave the comfort of your home. Here’s how you can create this nail look that’s bound to be one of your favourites.

Ezmio’s Sofia Soap

A jelly peachy shade that melts into your natural nail. Sofia is beautifully clean and subtle, wrapping your nails in a delicate wash of colour that’s effortlessly chic and endlessly wearable.

Soap Nails - Builder Gel Application

1. For the perfect nail prep, please ensure you have read and followed our detailed ‘How To’ guide under ‘Nail Preparation’ HERE.
2. Begin by applying one coat of our 2in1 Base Coat and Extension Gel Adhesive. Be sure to cap the free edge for a complete seal, then cure for 60 seconds under our Nail Lamp.

Option One - Builder Gel Structure Application

1. Apply a thin, even layer of Sofia Builder Gel—this is your slip layer (do not cure this layer).
2. Pick up a small bead of Sofia Builder Gel and float it over the nail to build structure, focusing on creating a smooth apex.
3. Use a thin liner brush in our Nail Art Brush Set to gently guide the gel toward the side walls and cuticle line for even coverage.
4. Turn your hand upside down for a few seconds to help the gel self-level and create the perfect shape.
5. Flash cure the nail for 10 seconds under the Ezmio Nail Lamp or Flash Cure Lamp to prevent the gel from moving.
6. Complete one finger at a time, then cure the entire hand for 60 seconds.
7. Optional – After curing, remove the sticky layer with an Alcohol Prep Pad, then refine the shape of your nails using our Essential Buffer and Essential File.
8. Apply a coat of our No Wipe Top Coat, making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 60 seconds under our Nail Lamp.
9. Finish by applying Cuticle Oil and gently massaging it into your skin for a salon-quality result. Our no wipe top coat and Sofia’s colour make for the perfect jelly nail look.

Option Two - Quick Application

1. Apply 2 thin coats of Sofia Builder Gel, curing for 60 seconds after each coat.
2. Apply a coat of our No Wipe Top Coat, making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 60 seconds under our Nail Lamp.
3. Finish by applying Cuticle Oil and gently massaging it into your skin for a salon-quality result.

Soap Nails: One Step Gel Polish

Gel Colour: Sofia Soap

1. For the perfect nail prep, please ensure you have read and followed our detailed ‘How To’ guide under ‘Nail Preparation’ HERE.
2. Gently roll your Sofia Soap One Step Gel Polish bottle between your palms to thoroughly blend the formula.
3. Apply a thin layer of our One Step Gel Polish onto the nails, ensuring meticulous coverage. Cure the polish for 60 seconds under our Nail Lamp. Maintain a slight distance from the cuticle and nail edges to prevent any polish from contacting the skin, thus ensuring a pristine finish. Repeat the application process until achieving the desired colour.
4. Apply Cuticle Oil to your cuticles and massage into your skin for a salon finish mani!