How to Apply Professional Nail Gel？
The application of professional nail gel is very precise and meticulous, it requires many steps to be followed.
Necessary equipment
The list of equipment to perform a nail application with a professional gel is long. It requires basic manicure sets such as:
- A nail cleaner,
- A nail file,
- A polishing block,
- A cuticle pusher,
- A cuticle oil,
- A Top Coat (optional).
For the equipment related to the application of professional gel, it is:
- A base gel (clear)
- A construction gel (builder color) with the color of your choice (pink, red or even indigo blue),
- A transparent finishing gel,
- A UV or LED lamp
- A cover gel for touch-ups and camouflage
To have all the necessary equipment, there are several brands like Maryton that offer the sale of these products in kits.
Nail preparation
Before starting, the application of the gel and the color, it is important that the nail technician takes the time to prepare the nails. Thus, the first step is to file the nails, clean them with a specific cleanser in order to disinfect and remove any superficial layer that could harm the hold of the gel. Subsequently, the care of the cuticles allows to have a more aesthetic rendering, with a clean and neat outline of the nail. To do this, simply push them back delicately with a cuticle pusher.
Gel application
The first step of a professional gel application is the application of an adhesion gel also called base or clear gel. This gel allows to have a healthy base that promises an impeccable and lasting modeling. Let catalyze under the UV or LED lamp for 2 minutes.
The second step is the application and modeling of the construction gel also called builder color. This is a gel that allows you to create an extension of your nails while protecting them. Thanks to its coloring, this is where the magic happens. For a successful application, you must make thin layers and file the excess. Let it catalyze under the UV or LED lamp for 2 minutes.
Finally, finish with the finishing gel before finalizing again under the lamp.
Finishing
For a perfect finish, you can polish the result one last time and apply a transparent top coat varnish. Finally, a little touch of cuticle oil to nourish them.
Maintenance and removal of professional nail gel
To maintain and remove your professional gel, a few tips should be applied daily.
Daily care
Daily care is essential to keep the manicure in good condition. For this, regular hydration is very important. Using a cuticle oil is perfect for nourishing them daily. Also, you can wear gloves to avoid direct contact with household products, often chemicals and prolonged exposure to water for example. Finally, be careful of daily shocks that can damage your nails. For small touch-ups, you can use camouflage or cover gel. The cover is used to correct an imperfection.
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