Original Date: November 20th
Okay. I took off my Gelish gel nails, just wow.
I usually don't have them on for very long but this time they lasted just over a month and two fills.
My nails, when I get hem done Acrylic or Gel, never really hold up that well. they usually start to peel and separate after a week or two. I did file them a little more than usual and did a different technique to do the Gel Foundation.
This was my Process. I use the Gelish Soak-Off Gel Kit.
(I will try to see if I have pictures)
Step 1: File and prep your nails.
I remove all polish. File and lightly trim. I file down the top layer of my nails and clean with some Alcohol. This is all pretty general lol
Lightly buff all nails and sweep gently with the Ph Bond that comes in the Gelish Kit.
(If you want to apply tips to lengthen your nails, add them before the ph bond)
Step 2: Apply a thin layer of Gel.
Wipe off most of the Gel from the brush. Almost all of it.
I start at the top of my nail near the cuticle and slowly wiggle the brush up towards the cuticle and back and forth.You want it to seep into your nails and by wiggling the brush and 'massaging' the gel into your nails makes it a better bond. Do all 4 nails. Cure for 15 seconds.
Step 3: Thicker gel.
I don't have any builder Gel so I make do lol
For this step you have to apply the Gel and cure ONE finger at a time. I use the LED cure lamp that came with the Gelish Kit.
Take your brush out of the bottle and wipe just one side.
Blob the rest in the middle of your nail and let it settle for 1 second.
Flip your hand over and have your nails settle towards the middle for 2-3 seconds and place under the lamp to cure for 45 seconds.
Doing this may make your fingers a bit warm cause the light has to go deeper to cure the Gel. It is does start to feel like your nail is getting hot. Remove from under the light and place back under when your temp returns to normal. I had to ask about that lol
Step 4: Correcting
After you finish all 4 fingers. This is the time to make any corrections or fill any small gaps. I have to say that I did not have very many. Some small gaps near the sides of my nails but that was it.
To do this just apply gel where needed and small blobs where there might be a bigger gap.
Add a thin layer of Gelish Top It Off.
Cure and wipe with a cotton ball soaked in Alcohol.
Repeat on other hand and then thumbs.
That's it!! Now you can apply any regular polish or nail art or a Gel polish!
It worked for me but might not work for you. I don't know. I am not a professional in any way and I suggest you follow the instructions on the box or online from the Gel company you are using!
Here are some pictures of my Gelish Gel nails and after I took them off.
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