Gel nail reconstruction is suitable for all those who care about having a perfect and long-lasting manicure. Let's find out together how to do it comfortably at home!
Who wouldn't want to have well-groomed and tidy hands? There are many women who love taking care of their nails, even if the process may often not be so simple and the results not fully satisfying.
But don't worry, there's a solution for everything! The application of gel was born with the aim of obtaining the effect you most desire without worrying about touching up your nails continuously. In fact, it allows you to lengthen your nails, choose the shape, color and favorite decoration . But let's go in order and see how to make it yourself!
How to make DIY nail gel: the products you need
Usually, to make the gel reconstruction you rely on the expert hands of professional nail technicians, but the cost can be considerable. If you want to save a little and test yourself, you can do it "do it yourself" using some special kits , which can be purchased both in physical stores and online, such as the Peggy Sage Starter kit gel sculpt , which includes: a tube of Gel sculpt Clear 56 gr, a bottle of Gel Sculp 240 ml, a tool with double spatula and brush. These are resistant, light and easy to apply gels because they require little filing and maintain their elasticity throughout the application. Among the basic gels we find the Peggy Sage Gel UV/LED for brittle nails. It is an elastic, high-density product with a fibrous texture that strengthens brittle nails and gives thickness to damaged nails. If you love purple, we suggest the Peggy Sage Waterway UV&LED colored nail gel , excellent for creating decorations in a short time thanks to the ease of use and drying times. But on the site there is a wide range of products colors, from blue to green, then yellow, fuchsia, red, blue, black, etc. You also need a buffer file to file and dull the nail, the degreaser, the primer that acts as a base and enhances the adhesion of the other products, gel top coat and the LED lamp.
DIY Nail Gel: The Various Steps
Once the kit is ready, you can get to work! First you need to clean the nail (removing any nail polish residue) and remove the cuticles , softening them with the appropriate oil and pushing them with a wooden stick. Then take the buffer file to file the surface and degrease the nail. At this point apply the primer and let it dry well, then take the base gel and spread it avoiding making grooves, then let it polymerize in a LED lamp for a few minutes. At this point degrease the nail with the appropriate product, apply a first coat of colored gel and polymerize. Then repeat the steps: another coat of gel, polymerize and degrease . Apply decorations as desired if desired, finally apply the top coat, polymerize and degrease.
Gel Brush: Which One to Choose and How to Use It
To obtain good results in applying gel at home, in addition to using excellent products, such as those we have proposed, it is also important to use appropriate tools. Choosing the right gel brush is essential both for applying the product itself and for creating the nail art . In the first stages of application, therefore to work the gel, apply it to the nail and create any extensions, you can use rectangular brushes with natural or synthetic bristles. One of those that we propose is the Peggy Sage Special Gel Brush #06 ; also available in a model with longer bristles such as the Peggy Sage Special Gel Brush #04 . As for the application of the color, an oval gel brush is useful, which adapts easily to the nail bed, equipped with soft bristles that make the application of the gel fluid, without creating grooves . While the Peggy Sage Bevelled Brush MG UV Gel , with a bevelled shape and synthetic bristles, is suitable for nail reconstruction, for French and for creating beautiful decorations. Even if you want to create nail art, choosing gel brushes It is quite varied. It uses the Peggy Sage Extra fine nail art brush Kolinsky Roubloff dk13r to draw very thin lines and squiggles; while the Peggy Sage Special Acrylic Nail Art Brush to create shades with acrylic colors.
Here's how to use the gel brush: the various steps
The gel brush, being a precision tool with rather small bristles, must be used with care and taking some precautions. First of all, you must remove the brush from the package by delicately removing the cap, then remove the glue . Now comes the best part: dip the bristles of the gel brush into the product it is intended for until they are completely soaked and start applying it to the nail. Once you have finished your work, proceed with cleaning the bristles: you need to massage them delicately on a piece of paper with a little top coat or transparent gel on top, in this way the gel will enter the bristles, throwing away the color; then clean the bristles with a piece of paper and repeat the operation until all the color has come out. To make the job easier, however, and make cleaning faster, it is recommended to buy at least 3 brushes (one for dark colored gels, one for light ones and another for glitter).
