How To Apply Gel Polish Over Acrylic Nails

Gel is also great for helping clients with easily broken nails maintain their natural nail length.

How to apply gel polish over acrylic nails. Yes you can use a gel polish on top of another gel polish. With each coat the nail is placed under a UV light for somewhere between 30 seconds and two minutes to cure dry. Pour the liquid acrylic into the dampen dish.

The same rules apply you will need to make sure that you paint over the colour underneath to avoid it. I go to an Asian salon and will only allow the 2 owners to touch my nails. If its either yes you can.

This will ensure that there is less glitter than resin keeping the nail strong. For the most part gel and acrylics will take a little more effort. You have to file the tips to rough up the surface.

Gels used to have a thick toothpaste-like consistency. Over curing can lead to shortened durability faster chipping or peeling of the gel polish. The final result is nails that sport a glossy.

Gel nails can be applied right over the nail bed or applied to the nail tip to extend it. I do not really recommen. Dip a toothpick into acrylic polish and dab it over the nails to create a polka-dot pattern.

Todays gels have a texture similar to nail polish so it feels light and comfortable to wear. Many clients also believe that gel nails will damage their nails less than acrylic nails. I have been doing it for about a year now.