Homemade gel manicure kits are becoming more and more popular. Shellac has ceased to be associated with an exclusively salon procedure and is already available to everyone. In order to understand how to make a persistent gel manicure at home, Woman’s Day has prepared for you detailed instructions that everyone can understand!
Pull back the cuticle with an iron spatula or orange stick before starting your gel manicure. In order not to damage the skin, you can pre-treat the cuticle with a softener.
We also advise you to degrease the nail plate using a special tool or regular alcohol.
Then apply a thin layer of your gel polish base coat to your nails and place them in the lamp to cure. The exposure time is 30-60 seconds.
Next, apply the first thin coat of colored coating. Let it dry in the lamp for 30-60 seconds. We advise you to paint on four nails first and let them dry, and then apply the coating on your thumbs later.
After covering all your nails with the first coat, apply an additional second coat.
Apply a thin, even layer of fixer and cure in the lamp for 30 seconds.
Remove the sticky layer with a lint-free cloth and degreaser.
Apply 1–2 drops of cuticle oil to each nail and rub gently into the skin around the nail.
File with abrasiveness 180 units. completely remove the top layer of gel polish, but try not to overdo it and not to hurt the nail plate.
Soak the sponge well with a special gel manicure remover or your favorite nail polish remover. Wrap your fingers in a sponge and foil. After 10 minutes, check how the gel manicure has softened.