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DIY Gel Manicure


Maybe you heard it from a friend, saw it somewhere on the internet or heard it from your stylist but ever since you have come to know about it you want to try it really bad. I’m talking about getting a gel manicure. You have heard great things about it and are now searching for places to get it using keyword like “gel manicure Las Vegas”. You can invest in good clothing, accessories, and what not but there are two things that can make you stand out known as pedicures and manicures. Now there are tons of places where you can get gel manicure in Las Vegas, But places that offer this will be a bit hard to find, sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands and DIY. Here are thing you need to do so.

Things you will need:

  • UV or LED Lamp

  • Gelish Foundation, Gelish colored nail polish, & Gelish Top It Off

  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol or Cleanser

  • Lint Free nail wipes.

  • Basic manicure tools.

  • Desk lamp or extra light.

Time to prepare:

Start by trimming and filing the nails, and by doing so give them the desired shape. Push the cuticles back, also do that to push away any dry or dead skin that may be on the nail as well. Use your buffer to take the shine off gently. Remove the dust with an alcohol soaked lint free wipe.

Application of the Gel Foundation:

Now you apply a thin layer of foundation evenly all over the nail, and keep in mind to get back as close all the way to the cuticles as possible. Afterwards cure them under the lamp for 45 seconds.

Application of the Gel Nail Polish:

Same deal as last time like the foundation. Apply a thin layer evenly all over the nail. Get as close to the cuticle as possible but don’t touch it, it will cause early peeling. Afterwards cure them under the lamp for 45 seconds. Repeat this process 3 times, and when done so, please move on to the next step.

Apply Top it Off:

Think of this as sealing the polish. Apply evenly all over the nail, anything not protected by this will not last and will not stick. Cure for 45 seconds under the lamp like previous steps.

Removal of Tacky Layer:

After the final coat has cured, the nails will still be tacky. Use Gel Cleanser or an alcohol soaked lint free wipe to remove the tacky layer from the nails. If you've applied all of the product correctly, your nails should be finished and glossy looking. Repeat the same steps for your second hand.

So there you have it, a DIY gel manicure. Now the easiest option to get gel manicure in las vegas would be to just have a professional take care of it at a salon and you can use search hundred of places using the keyword “gel manicure las vegas”, but if you want to attempt it on your own, you now know what to do.

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