DIY Gel Nails
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Apply your own gel nails at home for a fraction of the cost of a professional manicure. (with or without tips)
Supplies
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LED Gel Curing Light, (optional) full nail tips, nail glue, cuticle cutter, nail file, cuticle pusher, LED bonder polish, base coat, nail polish color, and no wipe top coat.
Push Back Cuticles
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Push back cuticle to lengthen nail bed.
Clip Cuticles
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Clip cuticles with cuticle cutter.
Apply Tips (optional)
Use file to shape your nail tips as desired. Use nail glue to glue nail on.
Apply Bonder
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Apply bonder and cure under LED light for 60 seconds
Apply Base Coat and Color
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Apply base coat, cure for 60 seconds. Apply polish, cure for 60 seconds, and apply top coat and cure for 60 seconds.