Can You Put Acrylic Over Gel Nails

A darker colour stands out well over a lighter gel base and a lighter regular polish does not stand out so visibly on a darker gel base.

Can you put acrylic over gel nails. Can you put gel over natural nails. Can I paint over it with another gel polish. Not only that but nail techs do those cool designs and nail art that you see with acrylic paint.

Apply a thin layer of gel top coat on every nail. If you notice that your nails are getting damaged or changing color and texture stop getting gel. While both of these options are a great way to try out various nail trends locking down the right style and technique for you is easier said than doneWith risks of chipped nail polish broken nails and more making the right selection is key.

Apply jamberry wraps as usual. Another option you have is using acrylic paint pens to make neat designs on your nails. Todays gels have a texture similar to nail polish so it feels light and comfortable to wear.

It is a better version than your regular nail polishes as when compared they stay for a longer time and dont chip that easily. Prep the nails and apply a base coat to the area with no polish and allow it to cure. Gel nails are safe to have with respect to the products.

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. If your nails are short they can put a tip on first then acrylic then gel. Hard gel is more flexible and.

You can also have a gel manicure over tips if you want. Secondly Polygel nails can also be applied on top of a nail form and sculpted to create an extension of the nail just like acrylic. Its applied with a standard acrylic brush and can be added over your natural nails tips or nail shapes.