Advice, Tips, Tricks | October 2025
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The Reptile Kit | 3 New Smoky Glass Gels for Animal Print Nails

This season, artistry has gone wild, and we’ve got you covered. The Reptile Kit is a curated trio of deep, translucent smoky glass gel shades, paired with Blooming Gel to unlock endless reptilian nail art possibilities.

Think drama-inducing tortoiseshell nails, croc print details, ethereal marble designs — and layered artistry with a bold, luxe edge. These smoky, sheer, buildable hues are designed to bring reptilian-inspired designs to life. 

Each hue is versatile and made to elevate creativity. Worn alone or layered for artistry, this kit gives you the tools to add texture, depth, and dimension to your nail art. 

Texture is no longer just an accent—it’s front and center.

Meet The Shades

Luxurious, moody, and unapologetically wild, these autumn nail colors are designed for layered trending animal print nails or to wear alone. Endlessly versatile, they’re a kit essential to cater for your clients for the seasons ahead. 

The Shades: 

  • VIPER: A rich, burgundy wine that glides across the nail like liquid velvet. Bold, seductive, and color deepest glass shade yet, Viper was made for creating flawless marble nail designs. 
  • CROC: Inspired by the stealth and strength of reptilian textures, Croc is a smoky glass green with an olive undertone. Sleek, moody, and made for layering, it’s perfect for croc print nails. 
  • TORTUGA: A warm brown glass gel with subtle amber undertones — think sunlit tortoiseshell on golden sands. Tortuga makes an ideal base for tortoiseshell nail art or layered, textured designs. 
     

      Your Secret Weapons for Animal Print Nail Art:  

      • Blooming Gel: The essential gel polish for veining, smoke effects, and organic textures. With this product, techs can achieve effortless marble effect nails, smouldering layers or fine detail veining in just a few strokes. Endless artistry. Endless possibilities. 
      • Jet Black: The go-to shade for depth, detail, and definition. Use it for croc prints, add dimension to tortoiseshell, or intensify smoky designs. Whether you’re creating bold reptilian textures or fine detailing, Jet Black brings precision and contrast that makes every design stand out. 

        Endless Reptilian Possibilities

        Our Brand Ambassadors have already been experimenting with the kit, creating bold croc print nails, ethereal smoky layers, and luxe tortie nails. See their creations and get inspired to bring these looks to life in your own sets… 
         

        Croc Is the New Black 

        Combines full coverage and Blooming Gel nail art techniques in a mix & match croc-inspired mani, producing one cohesive, textural look. 

        “This season, we’re reimagining croc print by layering ‘Croc’ and ‘That Girl’ Magnetic Gel through the design to create depth and dimension. The result is a dark, glass-like finish that captures the mood of autumn perfectly.” — Shenique @
        heyshenique 

        GLASS GRADIENT

        Creates seamless ombré gel nails using Viper and Tortuga, blending the two hues into a smoky, multidimensional effect. 

        “This rich, vampy red ombré is the epitome of high gloss luxury. It’s sleek, sultry, and effortlessly chic!” — Joanne Thomas @meraki_nails_cardiff 


        Textured Terrain 

        Create endless textured looks using all three shades plus Blooming Gel — think snake prints, blooming gel flowers, croc print nails and layered textures for a truly wild effect.

        “When creating this look with the Reptile Trio, I used similar blooming gel techniques on each nail but chose different colcolors so they could stand out in their own way. The shades worked beautifully together, whether worn alone or layered, which really shows how versatile this trio is. The finished look is perfect for the autumn and winter season.” — Amber @amberjhnails  


        Your Wild Side Awaits

        The Reptile Kit isn’t just about shades — it’s about artistry without boundaries. Deep, smoky, and untamed, this new launch is your toolkit for creating animal print nails that command attention. 

        Channel reptilian luxe — shop The Reptile Kit and save over $25.

        • Painted over 2 Billion Nails
        • Inventor of BIAB™
        • Available across 5 Continents