DIY Gel Nails

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Doing your own gel nails at home is easy and affordable!

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Supplies You'll Need:

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Start with Prepped Nails

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Apply Dehydrator

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Apply base coat and cure twice

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Apply 2-3 thin coats of gel color polish, curing in between coats

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Apply a thin layer and cure twice

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Wipe off sticky residue with alcohol and a paper towel

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Enjoy your long-lasting manicure!

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DIY Gel Nails

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Doing your own gel nails at home is easy and affordable!

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Supplies You'll Need:

Start with Prepped Nails

Make sure nails are filed, buffed, and free of all oils

Apply Dehydrator

This is to help products adhere to the nail

Apply base coat and cure twice

Base Coat

Apply 2-3 thin coats of gel color polish, curing in between coats

Gel Color Polish

Apply a thin layer and cure twice

Top Coat

Wipe off sticky residue with alcohol and a paper towel

Wipe

Enjoy your long-lasting manicure!

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