Articles · Learning path · Beginner

Gel nails at home, step by step

From your first gel manicure to choosing a lamp and avoiding allergies.

3 lessons · about 12 min in total

  1. 1 Gel nails at home, step by step: from prep to top coatThe order that makes a gel manicure last: prep, base, colour and top, each layer cured, with the reason for each step and the mistakes behind lifting and allergies. 4 min read
  2. 2 UV vs LED nail lamps: the difference, and why your gel stays softUV, LED and UV/LED lamps give off different light, and each gel needs its own range. Match the lamp to the gel, spot under-curing, and use the lamp safely. 4 min read
  3. 3 Gel nail allergy: warning signs, HEMA, and how to lower the riskGel nail allergies come from acrylates such as HEMA touching skin again and again. The warning signs, how they differ from irritation, and how to apply gel more safely. 4 min read