To successfully create a great gel manicure, you'll need the following:
Start by removing all traces of previous polish, trimming and shaping your nails how you'd like them. Next, push back your cuticles with the orange stick. If you want to use a cuticle softener, then do that and push them back according to the directions on that product.
Wash your hands and dry them thoroughly. Make sure your nails are as clean and dry as you can get them. I like finishing the prep with a nail prep solution that really dries out the nails. You could use rubbing alcohol for this step, too, just make sure it has all evaporated before you start applying polish.
The Manicure
As you get started, always remember you can remove the gel with rubbing alcohol before it is cured. After curing, you will have to use acetone which will likely ruin the manicure on that nail.
This stuff is heavy duty, so do not let it touch your skin-- especially if you have any open sores near your nails. Be sure to use very little gel. It is better to start with too little than to try to remove excess. Note that the gel base coat will spread to cover your nail. Take your time and get familiar with how it behaves on the nail.
Step 1: Apply the base coat to the first four nails. "Cap" the free ends of your nails with a little gel to seal the layer. Failing to do this will result in an open edge that is more prone to chipping or even ripping off. Cure your nails for 1 minute. Be sure to expose the free edge of the nail to UV light as well, to ensure that part cures.
Move on to the other hand and do four nails. Cure them for 1 minute. Then do the thumbs and cure them for 1 minute.
Step 2: Apply the gel polish. Use the same technique as you did for the base coast, using very thin layers. You may notice the surface of your nails is tacky-- it is supposed to be! Don't worry! This layer will need to be cured for 2 minutes. Cure between each layer.
Step 3: Apply the topcoat. Use the same technique again, capping the nails andcuring for 2 minutes. Again, make sure you get light exposure on the tips of your nails to cure the polish there as well!
Step 4: Wipe with rubbing alcohol. Using the cotton balls (or other low-fiber applicator), wipe each nail with rubbing alcohol. This will remove the tackiness and leave your nails with a brilliant shine.
RemovalTo remove a gel manicure, it is best to soak it for a while. The way to do that is to take an emery board and rough up the top layer of polish. Don't sand too much-- you don't want to take all the polish off this way! That would ruin your nails!
Next, soak some cotton in acetone and press it onto the nails. You can wrap the cotton onto the nail with tape to hold it into place. Leave it in place for 10 to 15 minutes.
While pressing down on the nail a bit, pull off the cotton. You should see much of the manicure pull off at that time. For what's left, use more acetone to remove the polish and use an orange stick to gently scrape off the stubborn bits. With enough patience, your nails should be in great condition after removing the gel polish.
You're then ready for your next beautiful gel manicure
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you use glue; there is a specific type of glue made for fake nails.
Use sunflower oil or nail varnish remover. Personally I would recommend nail varnish remover. WARNING! Always take old nail varnish off before putting new on.
Soak them in acetone nail-polish remover! It works for many but fails for some! NEW ANSWER: Actually most gels will not soak off in acetone as they are Non-Porous. They need to be buffed off. I recommend seeking a professional. Whatever you do, do not let anybody pry or force them off your nails. This can cause severe damage to the natural nail plate. Liz Professional Nail Tech Gel Nail Educator
Paint it over a new nail polish and wipe it right away
No, it is by prescription only. It's new so some insurances don't cover it w/o justification.
yes
There are none. Congratulations on your new baby.
It can't. Get a over the counter test.
Well, I think you mean by getting nail varnish off your nail. there are some various steps run the nail under a warm tap and as your nail gets 'used' to the water, gentally try and scratch it with another nail from the other hand. Although, this could be very tiring and uses quite a bit of time, it does work.
If not removed properly, or maintained they WILL damage your existing nails. They can make your nails brittle if you peel them off yourself. i find gel nails, to be not harmful when they are on but when you take them off it will leave alot off damage to your existing nails!
You have to pull the nail clean off then let a new nail grow.
u may need to tighten it a little or just get a new dishwasher(new!)
Yes, its a new manafacturer as of 2012 that makes it. It is 10mg of hydrocodone and 650mg of acetemetaphin.