UV Gel Manicure: A Step By Step Application Tutorial

A Reason For UV Gel Tips

Do you like the beautiful look of natural nails?Are acrylic nails a bit of a faux pas for you?Would you like natural nails were easier to work with and lasted longer.  If you wish that your natural looking nails were durable and easier to maintain without sacrificing their elegant beauty, then you must get yourself a set of uv gel nails. UV gel nails are a type of artificial or fake nails, but they don’t seem to have the same stigma that bad acrylics get (yellowing, very fake looking, injurious to the nail bed, noxious fumes, etc. etc.).A gel manicure may not last as long as an acrylic manicure because gels are not as hard as acrylics, but they do have a beautiful natural look that acrylics can’t touch.Gel nails can also be strengthened with fiberglass or kept short if you are worried about how you mistreat your sad nails now. Gel nails come in a variety of brands, styles and types and there are a few important distinctions to note.  The most important item of note is that there are two variety of UV gel nails, the first are almost irremovable, and they are your standard gel uv, the second type are still difficult to remove, but they do not require you to grow them completely out.If gel nails is kind of a new thing for you, or commitments make you curl up in the fetal position (He is a Great Guy!) you should just use “Soak Off” UV Gel Nails until you know what you like, check with your nail technician, she will have what you want.Otherwise, you can just get started and start enjoying your nails more than you have in a long time. If you are a nail tech looking for a bit of extra information, or just a nail buff who wants to know what she is really getting in to, then you should really enjoy this uv gel application guide below:

How To Put On UV Gels

1. Step 1 Buff or file the top of your nails to remove any natural shine and oils you have. Put on a thin layer of protein bond and let it harden fully.
2. Step 2 Brush a thin coat of uv gel on to the nail.  Use the same motion you would if you were applying polish, brushing from your cuticle to the free edge of your nail.
3. Step 3 Put your fingers under the lamp for a duration of about 2-3 minutes or until the uv gel has dryed.
4. Step 4 Add a second coat of nail gel to your nails. You want to apply a bead of gel to your nail and slowly spread or float it around over your whole nail being careful to keep it from touching the skin. Once again, place your nails beneath the light and allow them to dry.
5. Step 5 Repeat step 4 making sure to fill in any ridges that may have formed and smooth out the shape of the nail.  Take your time with this step.Put your fingers close to the uv lamp for their final hardening.
6. Step 6 File your nails with a nail drill or buffer to attain the shape you want.

Now it is time to enjoy your new (or your client’s new) uv gel nails.  Make sure to stay curious, be careful, and always have fun when working with your uv gel!