At home gel kits are such a great thing to have. They save you money and time! Personally, I love the Sally Hansen Gel Kit. It is easy to get your hands on...find it at Target, Walmart...you name it. But I have a trick that will surprise you and make your gel nails a whole lot more endearing! Read on.....
What's the TRICK??
My aunt actually told me this, and it is true. You do not need to use the colored gel polish. You use everything else in the system except for the colored gel polish. Instead, you can use any brand of nail polish that you already have. This is going to save you time and money. You will not have to go out and buy an entire new collection of gel polishes just to meet your desire for what color you want your nails to be. Instead, you just chose the color and follow the next couple of steps I am going to tell you.
First, what you are going to need...
-Nail Polish remover
-Cotton Pads
-Nail Files
-Nail Polish
-Nail Clippers
-Sally Hansen Nail Kit
(this includes....the UV light, Acetone Remover, Gel Base Coat, Gel Top Coat, and Nail Cleansing Wipes)
-Cotton Pads
-Nail Files
-Nail Polish
-Nail Clippers
-Sally Hansen Nail Kit
(this includes....the UV light, Acetone Remover, Gel Base Coat, Gel Top Coat, and Nail Cleansing Wipes)
How to....GEL NAILS
Do not be intimidated. It sounds frightening but it is super easy. Plus, I am here to help you along the way!
-First, I recommend using a regular nail polish remover to remove any polish you have on your nails. Put the remover on a cotton pad...but a paper towel works just as well. Use nail polish remover, this way you are not wasting the acetone that the kit comes with.
-Next, buff and shape your nails with a nail file. If your nails are very long, cut them with nail clippers. When using a nail file, use one with a medium grit. This way it buffs, but does not harm the nail.
-Now, take the Acetone Remover that the kit comes with and dab a little onto another cotton pad. Rub onto all of your nail. This dries the nail out and removes ANY possible oils that would ruin the gel manicure.
-Now, you nails are ready for the polish. Make sure that your cuticles are pushed down and out of the way. Take the first polish, which is the Gel Base Coat. Apply a thin coat to all of your nails. Get the polish close to your nail beds, but do not get on your skin/cuticles because once you cure it, it will be hard to remove.
- After applying the base coat, cure nails under the light for 30 seconds. The best way to cure your fingers is to do four fingers on the right and then left hand, and then do your two thumbs together.
-After curing the base coat you will apply your nail polish. Choose any color and brand of nail polish you want. Any kind works! The more opaque the color is the better, because that way you will only need one coat of color, which makes the process shorter. Now cure the regular nail polish like you did for the the base coat.
-After that you will apply the Gel top coat. Cover anywhere there is polish on your nail so it will be shiny and beautiful. A thin coat is best, that way you can assure it will cure and not smudge. For the top coat, I like to do the curing process twice. I like to be safe.
- After curing your top coat you are almost done. Now all you have to do is take the Nail Cleansing Wipe and wipe the tacky layer that is left on the nail after curing all the gel polishes. This wipe has alcohol on it so it just really cleanses the nail and gives that great shine and freshly manicured look!
Here is my video I made to show you how to do this! Hope it is helpful!
-First, I recommend using a regular nail polish remover to remove any polish you have on your nails. Put the remover on a cotton pad...but a paper towel works just as well. Use nail polish remover, this way you are not wasting the acetone that the kit comes with.
-Next, buff and shape your nails with a nail file. If your nails are very long, cut them with nail clippers. When using a nail file, use one with a medium grit. This way it buffs, but does not harm the nail.
-Now, take the Acetone Remover that the kit comes with and dab a little onto another cotton pad. Rub onto all of your nail. This dries the nail out and removes ANY possible oils that would ruin the gel manicure.
-Now, you nails are ready for the polish. Make sure that your cuticles are pushed down and out of the way. Take the first polish, which is the Gel Base Coat. Apply a thin coat to all of your nails. Get the polish close to your nail beds, but do not get on your skin/cuticles because once you cure it, it will be hard to remove.
- After applying the base coat, cure nails under the light for 30 seconds. The best way to cure your fingers is to do four fingers on the right and then left hand, and then do your two thumbs together.
-After curing the base coat you will apply your nail polish. Choose any color and brand of nail polish you want. Any kind works! The more opaque the color is the better, because that way you will only need one coat of color, which makes the process shorter. Now cure the regular nail polish like you did for the the base coat.
-After that you will apply the Gel top coat. Cover anywhere there is polish on your nail so it will be shiny and beautiful. A thin coat is best, that way you can assure it will cure and not smudge. For the top coat, I like to do the curing process twice. I like to be safe.
- After curing your top coat you are almost done. Now all you have to do is take the Nail Cleansing Wipe and wipe the tacky layer that is left on the nail after curing all the gel polishes. This wipe has alcohol on it so it just really cleanses the nail and gives that great shine and freshly manicured look!
Here is my video I made to show you how to do this! Hope it is helpful!
THE END RESULTS
The results are awesome, and just like what you would expect from the nail salon! Just be careful and clean in the process. And if you make any mistakes, just take a Q-tip and clean up the mess with some acetone or nail polish remover! This manicure will last at least 2 weeks, and maybe even longer... if you are easy on your nails! Ha! Personally, I pick my nail polish off due to stress, but the gel is so hard to get off that it has beaten my habit a bit, which is great! Definitely try this out...and have a great week!!
-Krissi ♡
-Krissi ♡