Detailed view of S&L No. 079 Nimbus Grey gel polish on square nails with a high-gloss shiny finish.

Close-up of a professional square-shaped manicure using S&L Gel Polish No. 079 Nimbus Grey solid light grey polish.

No. 079 Nimbus Grey Gel Nail Polish

Name: No. 079 Nimbus Grey Gel Nail Polish
Brand: S&L Beauty Company
SKU: SLG079
Price: 8.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£8.00 GBP

Color: Gray

Finish: Opaque

The pale nimbus around a streetlamp in a light drizzle.

S&L No. 079 Nimbus Grey is a light cool gray with dense dark gray fibers sealed under a white base, giving a soft, heathered, knit-like pattern while the surface stays completely smooth.

It looks cozy without being bulky, which makes it a natural winter shade. Best on short to medium nails and for office-friendly seasonal sets.

Best used for:

Winter nails
Office nails
Short nails

No. 079 Nimbus Grey Gel Nail Polish

£8.00 GBP

Here's a quick overview of how to apply, remove, and care for your gel nails:

Application: Prep your nails, apply base coat, gel color, and top coat, curing under a lamp for a long-lasting shine.
Removal: File the top coat, apply gel remover, and genetly buff for a smooth finish.
Care: Keep your nails heathly with cuticle oil and give them a break between applications.

Like anything else, perfecting your gel manicure is a learning process. With a little practice, you’ll be creating salon-quality nails at home in no time.

For more detailed instructions, check out our Application, Removal & Care Guide

How To Use

Here's a quick overview of how to apply, remove, and care for your gel nails:

Application: Prep your nails, apply base coat, gel color, and top coat, curing under a lamp for a long-lasting shine.
Removal: File the top coat, apply gel remover, and genetly buff for a smooth finish.
Care: Keep your nails heathly with cuticle oil and give them a break between applications.

Like anything else, perfecting your gel manicure is a learning process. With a little practice, you’ll be creating salon-quality nails at home in no time.

For more detailed instructions, check out our Application, Removal & Care Guide

Ingredients

Acrylates Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone, Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide, Ethylene Distearamide

Specifications

Size - 15ml / 0.5 fl oz
Wear time - Up to 3 weeks
Cure time - 60 seconds under LED or UV
Coats - 2-3 for full coverage
Base and top coat - Required
Removal - Gel polish remover or acetone soak-off
Period after opening (PAO) - 24 months

Formulation

Vegan
Cruelty-free
9-free - formulated without formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, DBP, camphor, TPHP, xylene, ethyl tosylamide, and parabens.

Return Policy

Within 30 days if unused and unopened. See details.

Shipping & Delivery

Free shipping on orders over $50 USD. See details.

Need help?

Frequently Asked Questions

Will No. 079 Nimbus Grey cover my natural nail completely?

Yes. It's an opaque gel polish, so once it's built up you won't see your nail line, free edge, or patchiness through it.

Opaque S&L shades reach full coverage in two to three thin coats, each cured for 60 seconds. Very pale shades, like whites and soft pastels, usually need the full three. How thin the coats are matters more than how many: one thick coat cures unevenly and is the usual cause of wrinkling and lifting.

Why does my first coat of opaque gel look streaky?

That's normal. The first coat of an opaque gel lays down a thin layer of pigment, and it often looks patchy, especially in pale and bright shades. The second coat evens it out.

Don't fix streaks by loading more gel onto the first coat. Thick layers are what make gel shrink back from the edges. Keep each coat thin, cure it, then add the next.

What else do I need to apply No. 079 Nimbus Grey?

Three things besides the color. S&L Gel Base Coat bonds the color to your natural nail. S&L Gel Top Coat (no-wipe) seals it and adds shine. And an LED or UV lamp cures each layer, because gel polish doesn't air-dry.

If you're starting from scratch, the S&L Gel Nail Starter Kit includes all three, plus prep tools and remover.

No. 079 Nimbus Grey Gel Nail Polish