How to Get a Perfect Gel Manicure at Home
Gel manicures are a great way to keep your nails looking beautiful and polished for up to two weeks. But getting a gel manicure at a salon can be expensive. If you’re on a budget, or if you simply prefer to do your own nails, here are a few tips on how to get a perfect gel manicure at home:
- Prepare your nails. Start by removing any old polish and washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Then, file and shape your nails to your desired length and shape.
- Apply a base coat. A base coat will help your gel polish adhere to your nails and last longer. Apply a thin coat of base coat to all of your nails and cure it under your UV/LED lamp for 60 seconds.
- Apply two coats of gel polish. Apply two thin coats of gel polish to each nail, curing each coat under your lamp for 60 seconds.
- Apply a top coat. A top coat will help your gel polish shine and protect it from chipping. Apply a thin coat of top coat to all of your nails and cure it under your lamp for 60 seconds.
- Wipe away any sticky residue. Once your top coat has cured, wipe away any sticky residue with a lint-free cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol.
And that’s it! You now have a perfect gel manicure that you can do at home.