How To Apply Gel Over Acrylic Nails

Lastly apply the gel polish according to the instructions it came with or the general instructions below.

How to apply gel over acrylic nails. The nails can also be flipped over for the gel to level itself and create an apex. Try to Tap Test by tapping the hilt or handle part of your Kolinsky Brush over your nail and you will notice a clicking sound. This is why I prefer.

They charge 500 extra at my salon to do this. Using a white gel you can use a sculptor gel which is slightly thicker pick up a small bead and apply to the free edge zone 1 working it into the smile line in small circular motions even the bead out to the sides of the nail and up and over the free edge to cap it wipe your brush on a clean lint free wipe that has been moistened with a cleanse solution and remove any gel. How To Apply Gel Over Acrylic Nails.

Gel nail extension has the consistency of hair gel used to apply on top of a nail extension or apply it directly onto the natural nail. When applying acrylic nails it is important that the natural nail is clean and dry with polish removed first. When your second layer of the base coat has dried as well you can paint over acrylic nails in any ways you like.

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. I have acrylic nails with gel polish. While a glass cup might seem harder if.

Gel nails can be applied right over the nail bed or applied to the nail tip to extend it. After ten minutes your acrylic should be dry. I suggest you thin out the acrylic first so when youre done the nails arent too thick.

This will allow the gel polish to adhere to the product properly and to prevent it from chipping. Shape your tips how you want and flaunt them. It strengthens the nail and promotes nail growth.