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Nail Care Tips, Tricks & Must-Haves for Beautiful Nails at Home

Do you wish to have beautiful nails but do not want the stress that comes along with salon? Well, look no further! With a set of acrylic gel nails, you can work like the professionals and decorate your fingers with salon-ready tips right from home. Here is some really good advice, hacks and items you'll want to pick yourself up before getting that nail kit going -BAD ASS GEL NAIL ADVICE INCOMING!

How to Healthier Your Nails: PreppingTip 1

The order was important to follow, but there should be no mess with running nails before entering the world of acrylic gel! Begin by cleaning them, softly pushing back cuticles and shaping to your desired length. Do not skip gently rubbing the surface of your nails with a nail file to provide an even base for acrylic gel adherence.

Hack 1: Adhesive Nail Tape It is Magic

Have you ever had the problem of gel polish touching your skin? Solve that issue with adhesive nail tape. Just tape around your nails before you put on the gel, when all else is dry take off for a sharp and clean look. It will help you to clean up and make your nails look nicer as a whole.

Essential 1: UV or LED lamp for a long-lasting shine

A reliable UV or LED lamp is required to help your acrylic gel cure correctly and does not immediately fall apart. It's a game-changer as far as at-home nail care goes. The majority of the acrylic gel nails sets come with lamps but it's always great to know for sure before you buy.

A Guide to Getting Salon-Worthy Nails at Home - Acrylic Gel Kits

With your nails prepped and must-have tools in hand, you're ready to begin the complete nail makeover. But here's a quick step-by-step guide on how to get those salon-finish nails at home.

That brought me to step one of my manicure which is getting a base coat on your nails.

First apply the base coat and cure it under UV lamp. This step is important to make your gel attach fully on the nails which will help for a smooth look.

Step 2: Layering Acrylic Gel The next step is layering acrylic gel.

Paint the acrylic gel onto your nails in smooth, thin layers with polish brush that comes provided in your nail set. Don't forget to cure each layer under the UV lamp before doing another one. Do this multiple times until you achieve the thickness and strength that you desire.

That is why sealing the deal with a top coat cannot be missed.

Once you have added your layers of acrylic gel, a top coat is required This final step not only topcoats your nails over actual polish but also lends an overused amount of shine whilst, of course, preventing them from chipping or cracking. Flash cure the top coat under UV light and done, perfect mani.

Super Cool Nail Art Design with Acrylic Colored Gel Sets

The best part of an acrylic gel nail kit is its colourbility, which gives you a wide hue palette to experiment and try unique designs. Here are some interesting acrylic gel nail art possibilities you can try out.

Suggestion 1: French tip nails for timeless elegance

Go with the classic French tip by brushing on some white acrylic gel to your nails. Once cured, cover with a soft pale pink color for an elegant and lady-like look.

Option 2: Rock the Trend with Ombré Nails

Use two colors of acrylic gel on your nails and blend them to make an amazing gradient effect. Apply the darker shade at your cuticle, paint on the lighter color around 3/4 of nail and blend them in medium to have a stylish ombré look.

Glitter Nail Art - Another Rustic Christmas Ideas for Your 2020 List Idea #3: Sparkle & Shine

Layer clear acrylic gel on nails, then sprinkle glitter over it while still wet. Uv Cure, Top Coat and Vwalaaa.. Gorgeous Glitter nails are here!

Additional Read: An In-depth Review of Prominent Acrylic Gel Nail Sets

For those looking to snag an acrylic nail gel kit, here are some of the most-well rated sets on offer for manicure lovers.

Beetles Gel Nail Polish Starter Kit Option 2

Get a set that does it all with this comprehensive kit, packaging everything you need for a beginner-friendly experience at an affordable price point-everything from 6 gel polishes and base/top coat to the UV lamp itself.

Why choose HONEYGIRL acrylic gel nail set?

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