The Roubloff DSGCR is a professional-grade tool specifically engineered for smooth shading and soft-focus gradients. This brush is a favorite among nail technicians who require a tool that can seamlessly blur color boundaries without leaving the harsh "track marks" or streaks often caused by standard flat brushes.
Brush Highlights
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Gradient Mastery: Optimized for creating delicate, airbrushed-style transitions between gel polish colors.
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Flat Shape: The wide, flat ferrule provides a broad surface area, allowing for even pressure and consistent product distribution across the nail.
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High-Quality Synthetic Hair: The bristles are designed with specific elasticity to "push" and "pull" gel while maintaining a soft, feathered touch.
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Professional Build: Features the signature Roubloff birch handle, which is lightweight, balanced, and resistant to common salon chemicals.
Size Guide & Technical Specifications
The DSGCR line offers varied widths to match different nail sizes and artistic scales:
| Size | Model Number | Best Use Case |
| #5 | DSG-06,0R | Precision shading and gradients on smaller nail plates or for detailed elements. |
| #6 | DS6-03,0RN | Broad color blending and full-nail ombre coverage on medium to long extensions. |
Key Applications
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Soft Ombre: Perfect for "milky" gradients or classic ombre looks where a diffused, hazy transition is desired.
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Color Blending: Ideal for background work, such as "galaxy" or "aurora" designs, where multiple colors must meld into one another.
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Floral Shading: Excellent for adding depth to the base of flower petals by softly blending a deeper pigment into a lighter one.
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Surface Smoothing: Can be used to gently level out thicker gel polish applications for a perfectly smooth final finish.
Professional Care & Maintenance
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Skip the Acetone: Harsh solvents will dry out the synthetic fibers and cause them to lose their soft blending properties. Clean only with clear base gel or a dedicated brush cleanser.
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Restore the Edge: After cleaning, use a lint-free wipe to press the bristles back into a crisp, flat "chisel" shape before storing.
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Horizontal Storage: Always store the brush flat. This prevents any remaining gel or cleanser from traveling into the ferrule, which can cause the bristles to "splay" (spread out) over time.
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Keep it Dark: Store away from windows and UV/LED lamps to ensure no residual gel cures inside the fine fibers.