Women feel incomplete without their make-up kits. The gel manicure kit is a critical aspect of their cosmetic equipment. Of the various nail manicure options available, the gel manicure is preferable because of multiple reasons. We shall explore how to apply and remove DND nail polish colors at home in this blog. Meanwhile, here are the benefits of gel manicures that you should be aware of.
The first, gel manicures are amongst the easiest to apply and remove compared to other techniques.
The second, gel polish is available in a fantastic spectrum of colors, like DND colors.
The third, gel manicures last long, easily up to three or four weeks, depending on the maintenance.
Generally, you should go to a nail salon to get a gel manicure. However, you can learn how to do it at home. We shall explore the techniques of applying and removing gel polish at home in the following paragraphs.
Step by Step Apply DND Nail Polish
Step 1 – Preparation is crucial
To get the best out of DND gel, it is critical to prepare your nail for the job. You should ensure to keep the hands/nails clean and dry. It is also advisable to shape your nails by using a sterilized nail file. The 180/240 grit file should be the best to shape your nails properly.
Use an orangewood cuticle pusher to push the cuticles gently. If there is any cuticle on the nail, it is better to scrape it off carefully. It is advisable to wipe your nails using nail wipes dipped in an alcohol solution. Besides disinfecting, it ensures that your nails are clean without any debris.
Step 2 – The Base Coat Application
Use a thin brush to apply the base coat. Though it should be a thin layer, you should ensure that it has an even coverage. You can also swipe the brush along the free edge of the nail. This process is known as ‘capping the free edge.’ It prevents your nail from chipping off.
Place your hands inside the UV lamp to cure the base coat for around 60 to 90 seconds. Once it is cured, you will find the base coat to be sticky. A speck of dust can ruin the job. Hence, you should be careful.
Step 3 – The Color Coat
Choose your favorite gel colors from the exciting range offered by DND Daisy nail polish. When applying paint, it is essential that the polish should not spread over to your skin. It is ideal to leave a gap of a millimeter between the nail and the skin. Cap the free edges properly before curing the color coat under the UV lamp for about two minutes.
You can apply a second color coat, if necessary. It will help to thicken the manicure and make it last longer.
Step 4 – The Topcoat Application
After applying all the color layers, you can proceed to the gel manicure’s final part, the topcoat application. One should apply the topcoat over the entire nail and cap the free edge. It is essential because it gives your nail manicure a long-lasting shine.
Curing the topcoat under the UV lamp for about two minutes is necessary for the coat to stick to the color. It ensures that the gel hardens and lasts long for up to four weeks comfortably.
As we are through with the gel polish application procedure, let us see how to remove the polish after four weeks.
Gel Polish Removal
Generally, gel polish can last for a long time. However, your nails keep growing. It will grow sufficiently enough to force you to remove the existing coat and apply a new one in four weeks.
Removing gel polish layers is easy, but you should resist the temptation to pick at the lifting polish. It can damage your nails and take time to recover.
Step 1 – The Filing Part
Use a sterilized nail file and gently scrape away at the nail polish layer. It reduces the soaking time and thus prevents your nails from excessive dehydration.
Step 2 – The Acetone Soak
Before you start with the acetone soak, you should apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the cuticles and surrounding areas. It prevents acetone from coming in contact with the skin.
Soak a few cotton balls in acetone solution and place it over your nails gently. You can enclose these cotton balls with aluminum wraps. Wait for about half an hour for acetone to do its job of dissolving the polish.
Step 3 – Wash your hands well
After 30 minutes, you can remove the aluminum wraps and the cotton balls. The DND Polish slides off your nails comfortably. Wash your hands well with soap. Acetone can dry up your nails. Hence, it is advisable to massage your nails with cuticle oil.
Wait for a week to allow the natural rehydration process to complete.
Conclusion
You can see that applying and removing gel polish is easy. However, you require practice to perfect the technique.