Simple tips on how to apply gel nails

Nails art has become really popular as more and more women like having pretty nails that are very easy to maintain all the time. Women are investing in cosmetic nails and the market is filled with fake nails but the truth is that not all of them are good; so it is safe to stick to gel nails as these are much safer than acrylic nails as they do not damage your nails in the long run. These nails made of gel are quick to dry so you do not have to sit for hours at the salon holding up your hands. These nails can actually add some strength to your natural nails.

The demand for these nails has increased a lot and women all over the world are now tempted to try them out. If you want to apply these nails all by yourself you need to follow the instructions that come along with the kit. The nails look very beautiful and should be applied with a lot of caution. Even though gel and acrylic nails have very similar attributes the procedure to apply them are very different.

So let us now look at the simple steps on how you can apply gel cosmetic nails without facing any problems at all.

• To begin the procedure; you will have to start out by removing the shine from your nails and then apply generous coats of primer and you again have to let it dry completely.
• After this you have to take the brush and then apply the gel on your nails, apply a thin coat starting from the cuticle and working your way up to the nail tips. The application is very similar to applying nail polish. Use a brush of good quality so that the hairs on the brush do not come out and stick on your nails.
• After you have finished applying the gel on your nails you should put your nails under an ultraviolet light so that the gel dries up really fast. Put another coat of the gel and repeat the drying procedure.
• Once you are sure that the gel has dried properly; you can then begin to file your nails in the shape you want. While applying the gel take care so that it does not get on your skin. Whenever you apply get make sure you apply thin coats so that there are no bubbles on your nails.

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