How To Apply Gel Over Acrylic Nails

Watch Greg apply hard gel over a glued nail tip.

How to apply gel over acrylic nails. They charge 500 extra at my salon to do this. When I go for a fill they use the electric file and file the color off. Gel nails can be applied right over the nail bed or applied to the nail tip to extend it.

I suggest you thin out the acrylic first so when youre done the nails arent too thick. Gel nails are wonderful because they are completely odorless and require little to no filing. Gels used to have a thick toothpaste-like consistency.

Apply your lp acrylic enhancements then finish file them finishing with a 180 grit file so they are not too smooth. The final result is nails that sport a glossy. If it gets into the cuticle and is cured this can cause lifting.

You can choose a single-color nail polish or add in. 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. Begin by applying the acrylics as normal.

However if you are just applying the acrylic paint over your nail to strengthen the natural nail you can add a thin layer of the acrylic substance over the polish. 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. Lastly apply the gel polish according to the instructions it came with or the general instructions below. The first step to any manicure is to start clean.