Gel Nail procedure

December 18, 2008 angelywu

Gel nails look glossier than Acrylic nails and the procedure is similar to acrylic nails even simple. Also you can make other effects on gel nails. Before you make your own gel nails, you will need the following items:
• Light-cured gel: It is a must.
• Brush: Apply gel on the nails.
• Curing light: A box that has an ultraviolet or halogen bulb to cure or harden the gel nail.

Light-cured gel procedure
1.    Remove polish and clean nails, and wait them dry.
2.    Push back cuticles. Use a cotton-tipped orangewood stick to gently push back cuticles.
3.    Apply nail antiseptic and primer and allow primer to dry to a chalky white.
4. Apply gel. Brush gel onto entire nail. Cover with a thin, even layers as you would nail polish. Do not brush on cuticle because gel will lift.
5.    Cure gel. Place nails under Curing light and set timer for 3 minutes.
6.    Apply second coat of gel to the first hand. Apply gel in a thin and even coat that looks a glossy top coat. Do not leave any imperfections in application because the finished nail will not be smooth. Then Cure gel.

gel-nail

7. Clean nails. Wipe nails with alcohol or cleanser to remove residue and tackiness on cured acrylic nails. Cured nails have a shiny gloss that needs no buffing if applied smoothly.
8. Apply cuticle oil. Rub cuticle oil into surrounding skin and nail surface.

Now, here we are! You can have your own glossy gel nails.