The fear of ruining the natural nail has been well-groomed is why people avoid fixing on their nails or applying powder on the nail bed. Interestingly, when the poly gel is applied and taken out by a professional, it leaves your nail just as natural as you want them to be without harming them. We will learn about poly gel nail guide.
Products needed for poly gel
Poly gel is a combination of acrylic and gel products. Thus, you will need gel products and acrylic products.
- Nail brush: this brush should be a poly gel acrylic brush. This brush is similar to an acrylic brush. The difference is that the strands are shorter with though brush.
- Dual forms or nail forms: can be attached to the nail for desired length and shape.
- Poly gel colors: it consists of different colors.
- Gel base and top coat: for a good outcome, top and base coat are very important to give it a shining look.
- Nail prep solutions: before applying anything on the nail, to prep nails is very important to give the nails a long lasting look. Nail dehydrator and pH-balanced solutions are the solutions needed to prepare the nail surfaces.
- Nail file: nail file is used for filing. Electric nail drill should have been better but since there won’t be a lot of filing as in the case of an acrylic file is a better option.
- Nail buffer: it is used to give the rough surface a smooth look.
- Spatula: to help distribute poly gel on nails
- Slip solution: it makes application easier by not making poly gel stick to the brush.
- Nail brush cleaning solution: also called slip solution, for poly gel. It is needed to take out the poly gel from the brush.
- UV-led nail lamp: it is used to dry the gel so it can stick to the nail.
Poly gel application nail Guide
The first and most important thing to do before applying anything at all is nail prep. For those who don’t know how to, this is a guide for polygel nail.
Nail prepping
- First, wash hands with soap and warm water.
- Trim and shake the nails to the desired length and shape.
- Remove all cuticles on the nail surface and in the cuticle area.
- Buff lightly
- Clean the nail and apply cuticle oil.
- Apply dehydrator and pH balance and leave to dry.
Now the nails are ready for poly gel application.
There are two ways to poly gel application. It can be on short nails or an extension.
To apply the poly gel on short nail guide
- Squeeze out a little amount of poly gel from the tube
- Cut with a spatula, spread it down to cover the nail surface (it might not be perfect yet, do not worry as you would still need a brush)
- Pick the nail brush, and make it wet (just a bit damp) with the slip solution, shape the poly gel product and thin it out (do this to get to the cuticle line)
- Keep doing it will you are satisfied with how it is laid
- Place under a UV light source for 30 seconds.
- Use a nail file to take out excesses, clean then apply the gel top coat and place in the UV light again.
- Repeat this process for all nail
- Then you are done.
How to remove poly gel nails
- First, with a nail file or with a nail drill you have to take down the thickness of the poly gel on the nail to be thin.
- Be careful not to drill your nails in the process of drilling the poly gel so it’s advisable to leave a thin layer of poly gel on the nails.
- The remaining poly gel on the nails can be removed by wrapping your nails in acetone.
- When you have eventually taken it off, clean your nails with new acetone
- Then wash your hands with soap and water.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How much does poly gel costs?
Prices differ based on the nail technician. Another thing to note is that when you are getting it applied on your natural nails the price is different from having it applied on a sculpted extension.
Poly gel costs between $60 and $150 for the full set. The price varies depending on the salon and the reputation, the nail technicians’ experience, the design complexity, your location, and the kind of service you are given.
- Is poly gel safe for the nails?
If it is well applied by a pro and also taken out by a pro there is nothing to worry about. You can also take it out yourself if you can properly do it so as not to damage your nails.
- Can I use nail tips with poly gel?
Yes, the poly gel can be applied to a nail tip.
- Is poly gel safer than acrylic?
Poly gel is considered safer than acrylic because there is mixing of chemicals involved in acrylic but for poly gel, there is no release of a chemical in the air.
If applied and taken out properly, no damage will be made to your nail.
