How To Apply Gel Over Acrylic Nails

With each coat the nail is placed under a UV light for somewhere between 30 seconds and two minutes to cure dry.

How to apply gel over acrylic nails. Gels used to have a thick toothpaste-like consistency. It strengthens the nail and promotes nail growth. Lastly apply the gel polish according to the instructions it came with or the general instructions below.

John Hauk is the owner of Salon Vicenzo in Centerville Ohio and was second runner-up for Nail Technician of the Year in NAILS 2007 AVAs. Begin by applying the acrylics as normal. The gel nails are different from acrylic nails because no mixture is required to make a gel.

Watch Greg apply hard gel over a glued nail tip. Pour the liquid acrylic into the dampen dish. 10-29-2014 1050 AM.

Gel is also great for helping clients with easily broken nails maintain their natural nail length. This is why I prefer. Todays gels have a texture similar to nail polish so it feels light and comfortable to wear.

After applying the acrylic contour and shape the nail with a 180-grit file skip the buffing and remove the dust off the nail. When applying gel polish on top of the filed builder gel or acrylic it is important to remember to add a coat of base gel before and after applying the gel polish. I suggest you thin out the acrylic first so when youre done the nails arent too thick.

Yes you can put a set of gels over acrylic. No need for basecoat as the colour will adhere to the enhancment surface just fine. Gel nails can be applied right over the nail bed or applied to the nail tip to extend it.