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Gel nails can be an extremely simple and long-lasting way to get the same nails that you would with traditional polish. Gel nails are often popular because they retain their shine and remain chip free for weeks at a time. A lot of this has to do with the way the led light for nails is used when applying gel nails. Poor UV lamp use can result in gel nails that do not last nearly as long. If you are doing your own gel nails at home, then it can be difficult to know what to do. Luckily, there are a few tips that you can use to get the best results when doing your gel nails from home.

Do not Remove Your Hand Before the UV Lamp Times Out

The UV lamp is usually set on a timer that can range anywhere from thirty to forty-five seconds. Once the timer is up, it is customary to switch hands. However, in many cases you may decide to switch hands once you have finished working on another hand. This can happen before the timer is up. You should wait for the timer to finish to ensure each hand remains under the UV lamp for the same amount of time. If you begin cutting each UV lamp session short, then you will have nails that have not properly set yet. Therefore, try to time the coats so that they coincide with the timer.

Avoid Applying Thick Coats at Once

Like traditional nail, gel nails work best when gel coats are spread out. If you are new to applying gel nails, then you may think that you can apply a number of coats at once. However, this makes it difficult for the UV lamp to cure and set your nails if the coats are too thick. Try to apply the thickness that you would apply using traditional nail polish. Once this coat has been placed under the UV lamp, then you can go back in and add another layer. It is important to ensure that the lamp has the chance to set each layer of gel nail polish before you add an additional layer. This will help to prevent premature chipping.

Doing your own gel nail polish from home can be exciting. It not only saves you money but will save you the time of going to the salon. Therefore, use these tips to ensure your application gives you the best results.