💅🏻 HOW to Apply Gel Polish on Natural Nails - Tips and Tricks!

[@hayleymiller3816]

Reading some of the comments, do not change the speed and detail of your videos, It is real quality and very informative. People who are interested in doing nails properly or are already professional techs like myself will understand why the video is this long. Each step is important to get perfection! 😊

[@vsan362]

Hey do you wipe with acetone after you cure the base coat???

[@PaulinasPassions]

No, you don't wipe the base coat with anything.

[@vsan362]

Thank you! 😘

[@islenpozo1006]

I have a question , since your a nail tech , what is a cleaner , the thing she used before the protein base , I’m a beginner so I need help 🥺

[@catherineturcios7770]

@@vsan362 some gel polish or topcoats require to wipe off after curing cause it leaves a sticky layer and you will wipe of with alcohol.. it depends on the gel polish if it says soak off then you will need to wipe

[@paigem.6487]

To be honest, I think you “nailed” it!

[@daniiii.v]

Haha i love your humor😂😜😂😂

[@maxxitee4761]

Hor hor hor very funny 😄

[@mehtasd]

Fell asleep multiple times while watching this.

[@AnnaJD2]

Hahahahaha YES!!!!

[@lizzyharts2438]

Right on the nail

[@iluvmyboba]

I like the little wiggle you do to the brush before the stroke. I've noticed you get close to the cuticle without getting polish on your skin. Neat trick. I'm gonna start doing that. Thanks.

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and the weather over there

[@mariellerubeor261]

Omg that pink was calling my name in the thumbnail! How beautiful

[@Karen-db6bc]

You are incredibly artistic. Best polish technique I have seen. Impeccable

[@PaulinasPassions]

Thank you so much, Karen ❤️ I really appreciate your comment!

[@246lost]

The shape of ur nails really helps the painting process. Mine are so curvy that the polish is dripping on the sides all the time so i have to be careful with the amount on the brush. Beatiful and flawless work

[@PaulinasPassions]

Thank you, that is true, my shape is quite easy. Luckily with gel you can take your time and build up the color slowly 😊

[@NamaiWalterHeins-re4nu]

Potted tick gel stays on the place where you put it. Try that🤔

[@wowyathink5982]

I have a very strong c-curve as well and have found that applying very thin coats is the best way for me. This way I get complete coverage without having the polish run to the sides.

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes 👍 take it easy and slow, it's best to avoid flooding the cuticles when it comes to gel polish

[@nataligarcia2356]

I followed these steps and my nails came out great!!!

[@maxineshine5544]

This is an amazing video. Even though it’s some years old still very informative and helpful. Thank you

[@Lolalaughsx]

Thank you so much for a very to the point video with no extra BS. It is highly appreciated. Super helpful contact. This definitely gave me some tricks that I wouldn’t have thought of like using a small nail brush my cuticle area. Thank you again! ❤

[@trentik]

I like the tip with the small brush! Often I cannot get close enough to the cuticle without flooding it. Thanks!

[@PaulinasPassions]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@MakeupChineen]

What number or name of the brush I need it!

[@PaulinasPassions]

Indigo Nails Master Art 004

[@juliefizpatrick513]

Yes you did an excellent job-absolutely perfect and thanks so much for the tip on the tiny brush👍💕😊

[@flormartinez4842]

@Paulina's Passions what happens if u accidently get fel polish on your skin then into the uvlight?

[@Simranjeet_kaur714]

OMG thank you so much for the tutorial as I want to be a nail technician so I start practicing now and your tutorial really helped me alot

[@kieashahuff3024]

The first time I used gel polish on my nails didn’t go so well, the next day the polish was peeling off even after using the Light the polish was still wet a little bit, so last night I came up with a idea to try the “Clear Fast Gel which is just a normal polish but has a sticky base to it, i took the shine off the nails and then I painted the gel polish on I cured it under the light for 60s and used the fast clear gel and also cured that for 60s two time and the fast clear gel polish will dry in seconds. I would highly recommend this it works. If you are anyone that experienced this or if you experienced it many times I would definitely highly recommend this method 😘

[@aurelianedelcu3421]

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[@angelroak4464]

When I paint my nails 💅 I take my time doing them because nobody wants messy nails you did a amazing job ❤️ on your nails keep up the good work

[@diantiaminah4641]

When l paint my nails ❤❤ l take my

[@calichef1962]

That is truly a PERFECT gel polish application! I watched some other video last night that _claimed_ to be the "perfect" method, but she left a 3 millimeter unpolished border all the way around her cuticles, sidewalls and all the way to the LONG tips! I couldn't believe how ghastly it looked when she was done! Of course the comments were about 95% negative and she had the nerve to JUSTIFY leaving that much space around her cuticles and sidewalls! It rather looked like she had polished her nails in front of a firing squad, ready to fire if she got any polish on her skin. It was crazy. If she were my manicurist I'd fire her! On the other hand, if YOU were my manicurist I'd NEVER leave, my butt would be in you chair every 2 to 3 weeks come hell or high water, and I'd talk you up on Yelp! and every other form of social media out there. Your attention to detail makes YOU a GREAT manicurist!

[@ramfaki1256]

👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👌❗❗

[@cameronwest9745]

calichef1962 lmao,what’s the video called

[@MsSecretlady]

@@cameronwest9745 Yess what's the video called?? @calichef1962

[@arlysanchez8099]

In school right now and this helped me so much, my problem was that I felt no matter how much I would put the nails under the light, it just would not dry. Thin and even coats is what I need

[@PaulinasPassions]

Even and thin(!) coats are the key 👍 it's better to apply several thin coats than one thick layer. Hope this helps. Have a great day ❤️

[@LeahReviews]

Those nails look really nice. This taught me a lot, including how impatient I am when doing my nails, which is why they look messy. Hate that music, but that's why God invented the mute button. Thanks for video!

[@PaulinasPassions]

I think more like a smart developer at KZbin who invented the mute button.

[@kathrynk9231]

You made me laugh 😂

[@emilyn609]

God invented the mute button? That’s legit the dumbest sentence 😂

[@vivid5203]

Paulina's Passions LOL

[@sallapappas444]

definitely the worst music

[@catherinemarsh5453]

Just love that colour. Divine.

[@cculc175]

I’m so glad I found this. I practically burned off my fingers curing too long.

[@karensilva2689]

I'm trying to take care of my nails because I realized it's a big boost to my self-esteem. Thank you so much for this video! It's very informative The only problem is that my hands are very small and my fingers look like sausages, sometimes it's almost impossible to polish without staining everything 😣 I would like to have delicate hands

[@PaulinasPassions]

I'm so happy to hear that you are doing some self-care ❤️😘 Remember, short nails can look amazing too. There's nothing better than when your nails are well taken care of and your cuticles are hydrated 💅

[@karensilva2689]

@@PaulinasPassions It's amazing that you're still responding to comments after three years, thank you so much 💕

[@PaulinasPassions]

I try my best 😘❤️ have a good day

[@magorzatad.8156]

Professional care. Beautiful color.

[@PaulinasPassions]

Thank you 😘

[@hayleymiller3816]

One thing I wanted to ask was about using the dry top coat. I find sometimes this cracks on top of the gel polish on the natural nails. Because it is quite a hard top coat.

[@PaulinasPassions]

You are right, I've noticed that too! There are some dry top coats that are more flexible. For example Tip Top from Indigo - I'm sure other brands have them too right now. I also love using it, because you can apply a thin layer and the application is still very smooth.

[@samb2098]

Do you recommend curing one nail at the time or painting all the nails then cure?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes, you can do it. It definitely helps at the beginning, especially when the gel polish is a little thinner.

[@tiffw9959]

I was looking for a thorough tutorial but this tested my patience majorly.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

If I painted my nails like this, it would take me 5 hours to do my manicure.

[@anapitu72]

Takes me around 50 minutes to do my two hands with gel polish and it's still so worth it!

[@ewelinastolarska]

@@anapitu72 hey, how long those nails last for you ? because for me its maximum a week and i will get a chip, so maybe I am doing it wrong...

[@livelifefree666]

@@ewelinastolarska you may be aren't cleaning the nails properly. if you have any oils on your nails it won't last as long

[@jessicae2222]

MiamiPush2theLimit That’s how I started. Learn how to do it well, then comes speed 👍🏽

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

@@ewelinastolarska chances are you're not prepping the nail properly there will either be dust on the nail or excess skin still on there or you're not using a nail dehydrator or primer or you've over saturated the nail I do my own and can get at least a month out of them whether it's an extension or just plain old gel polish

[@simple_naildesigns]

Hi Paulina, do you cure each finger individually as you paint, or can you paint and cure the whole hand? Thank you!

[@PaulinasPassions]

Hi ❤️ great question! It really depends on the design or product. If I feel like the gel is moving around too much, I'd cure individually, but I also cure the whole hand when I'm confident it will stay in place.

[@simple_naildesigns]

@@PaulinasPassions I’m going to be using the Essie Gel line, have you tried it?

[@PaulinasPassions]

I have not tried it. But let me know how you like it.

[@simple_naildesigns]

@@PaulinasPassions I will 🥰💖

[@bonniefarrell_02]

The colour is gorgeous💗

[@Herhealingtouch6683]

Beautiful ❤️ , very well detailed and makes outmost Sense ...now this is me heading to try our . 🤦🏾‍♀️...though the patience required is on another level

[@chrachloeung2496]

I legit have to do gel cause I can never wait for nail polish to dry

[@km-ultra]

All you'd have to do is get a better topcoat. The one I use is dry to the touch in 3-5 minutes yet thick enough to cover glitter. I paint my nails every night then go right to bed.

[@connieflores9834]

Same!!!

[@ScotiaGirl902]

Right!? Haha same here!! I was so excited to try gel nails

[@islanddreamer5930]

Beautiful!.....but do I really need to buy all those products just for a test run to see if I like using gel polish?...and do I need a LED curing light?....its all new to me.

[@PaulinasPassions]

Hi. To use gel polish you need a lamp, otherwise the gel will never 'dry'.

[@kurlykaitlyn]

thank you so much! This was so helpful I practically followed step by step and paused when needed, which for me was often! 😂

[@linarobarts]

Wow really nice ! Thank you so much ! I was looking for video like this , because I am new in this and recently I started to do my nail by myself ☺️

[@PaulinasPassions]

I'm really glad to hear that you've found this helpful. Good luck with doing your nails and most importantly, enjoy ♥️

[@alannacazeiro2581]

Does it work if I don’t use the led ? I wanna do it myself cause I hate going out to do manicure but I don’t have this led machine.

[@PaulinasPassions]

With gel polish you need to have a LED light, otherwise it will never 'dry'.

[@ntashajagwani8660]

Hi what watt lamp do u cure your nails

[@priscillabanks6143]

I did it like this and It came out beautifully ❤️

[@PaulinasPassions]

I'm very happy to hear that ❤️

[@CloreenDoice]

Thankyou so much I learned a lot ..even for showing the products ❤

[@auroralettieri9468]

i have a question do you have to apply primer or can you just but on the base without primer

[@PaulinasPassions]

You can skip the primer 👍

[@joharold5330]

Such perfect application 💗💅 What's the best way to then remove gel polish off natural nails please?

[@ashdeeds8020]

Love the step by step...and how you are so close to the nail..great video

[@LearnWithHarleenKaur]

Hey... This looks wonderful... Just a query. Is a primer, the dehydrator?

[@PaulinasPassions]

They are two different things.

[@ndapandulaandreasndapandul4445]

Simple and straightforward...thank you ❤️

[@myfragrance101]

Can I skip the primer and start with base coat!?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes 👍

[@PL-2351]

Do you wipe the sticky layer between coats?

[@PaulinasPassions]

I do not 👍

[@catherineechevarria8972]

I know this was posted 5 years ago but it helped so much!

[@PaulinasPassions]

I'm really glad to hear that! ❤️

[@purplechickon]

Im new to gel nail polish. Is the primer absolutely necessary, or could I do without it?

[@PaulinasPassions]

You can skip the primer.

[@TheMpoukles]

I really appreciate your advice ♥️ thank you for your sharing Paulina !

[@PaulinasPassions]

I am glad you liked it! I hope it will help you with your gel application 😘

[@paulinalozano4442]

Paulina's Passions hey we have the same name lol 😂

[@nailedbybeccaxoxo2681]

I love this color! What beautiful nails!

[@PaulinasPassions]

Thank you so much! I agree, this color is amazing.

[@barefootcontessa3112]

This looks better than the mani I pay for, defo gonna try doing my own or go somewhere else to get my nails done from now on 💅

[@getlowpapoose]

Hey Paulina, is it possible to do the whole hand before curing it, so cure the whole hand between each layer, or would it be better to do it a finger at a time? Thanks! x

[@TheYankees1973]

Is it suppose to feel sticky after first layer of gel nail polish? After it cures? I feel like I’m doing too much time under lamp? But if it is suppose to be that way for top coat…it makes sense?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes, all gel polish is sticky after you cure it in the lamp (except maybe some top coats). It's supposed to be that way, because the layers bond with each other better. I hope this helps.

[@sgrg5396]

Hi, lovely video. Just wondering, if you're using a clear gel after the base coat, do you still need 2 coats of base coat?

[@karennelson2779]

How long does the mani last in the average case? Do you soak off?

[@nylamay]

These are great tips...I already know my nails will come out better. Thank you :)

[@mbolekwaacademy2282]

Really helped a lot thank you sooooooooooo much❤😊

[@ap2179]

Been looking for a good polish line that I can do at home n looks like a million bucks. Tnx for the vid!

[@leenmusic2334]

Very detailed video ❤..love it

[@janetobaje2910]

Thank you so much dear you nailed it ❤

[@faithwilliams4510]

Very helpful ❤tx for sharing

[@laura2089]

Do you need to clean your nails after every time you cure each layer or just at the very end when you finish?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Only at the end and only if you have a sticky top coat. Some top coats don't require wiping at all.

[@Iama1asupernova]

Awesome detail in educating Gel polish application 🙌🏽

[@ericmoore9126]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over ther

[@toniyoung5906]

Hi! I’m new to the gel polish world. Do you cure after every layer of just after applying the color and top coat?

[@PaulinasPassions]

After every layer 👍

[@toniyoung5906]

@@PaulinasPassions thank you so much!

[@flormartinez4842]

Is the primer required? Or can I begin with the base coat if I don't have the primer? What will happen if I do this?

[@klaudiaheyy]

This may be a very dumb question. Do you wipe your nails in between coats? If so what with? Thanks!

[@mphomotaung448]

Beautiful, thank you very much. I now my mistakes. I’m ready to try again 👏👏👏

[@teressabetts913]

Wow. These are beautiful

[@jasminepolk2520]

Thanks for the nail tips I'll try it one day when I get older

[@joyceonkemetsejapi2773]

Thank you so much for the best tips

[@phyllisryan8167]

I like this video clip its shows step by step in slow motion I have never tried gel nail polish by looking at this video I might try it but the only issue is will it help your nail to grow strong because my nail is very week and bridal.

[@am97341]

Only way I can grow my nails out is if I have them painted with gel. It really helps them stay stronger and not snap so easily. I don't think I've ever broken a nail while I had gel polish on.

[@ramfaki1256]

@@am97341 That's very interesting ...nice point.

[@notebookluvr]

Does anyone know if you can just add a regular gel clear topcoat to your nails? Without polish underneath.

[@PaulinasPassions]

Do you mean gel top coat on bare nails? You cannot do this.

[@katkelly9453]

Im sorry if I missed it but about how long does the polish last ?

[@anitasapra]

Very neat job!

[@PaulinasPassions]

Thank you so much, Safina 🌹❤️

[@seaofclay]

Do you have to cure under a LED light ?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes

[@mony.salem.nassar]

Really look amazing 🤩 wow 😍

[@PrincessBuffy-rz5gc]

Love the pink nail polish I love opi nail polish ❤

[@Liz-fx4kr]

Do you put the fingers in the light turned over to create the c curve ?

[@dorothyh4119]

What would happen if you didn't have any prep, base or top coat?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Hi. The gel polish would come come come off, as it has to be applied onto something sticky for it to last.

[@Luchacooks]

Which lamp do you use to cure??? ❤

[@SerbChic84]

Awesome video ☺️ what’s the light pink colour on your pointer finger?

[@Prettyswagdad]

what kind of cleaner do we use for the dispersion layer

[@Jessipooh21]

Wow stunning ! You must be a nail tech !

[@praxc22]

Omg what a perfect 👌 way to make any one work with these stuffs specially gals lik me who don't know the abcd of this... Thank u love 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@ektabhoir4512]

After applying base coat should we have to remove shine of base coat?

[@PaulinasPassions]

No 🙂

[@ilovebrean]

Wow I wish I could do nails like that looks stunning

[@PaulinasPassions]

I'm sure you could do this yourself with a bit of practice ❤️

[@biocutz5990]

What if you don't have the LED to cure, what will you do?

[@PaulinasPassions]

It's not possible to use gel without the lamp. The gel polish will stay 'wet'.

[@G.oWendy]

When you apply the cuticle oil after does it take away the shine from the top coat ????

[@PaulinasPassions]

It will not affect the shine (unless you apply it right away). Wait a couple of minutes after you take your nails out of the lamp and then oil up.

[@G.oWendy]

@@PaulinasPassions omg ive been trying to figure this out for so long, I even stopped using cuticle oil for some time. Thank you so much for your reply 🤗😘😘

[@PaulinasPassions]

@@G.oWendy Another thing that may cause your top coat to be cloudy is removing the sticky layer too fast. Once you cure your top coat you should wait minimum 1 minute for the top to cool down before wiping the dispersion layer off. This rule should also be applied to no-wipe top coats without a dispersion layer. Just let your nails cool down after lamp to remain the shine and gloss. Hope this helps.

[@ellekatemason9562]

How long do these last they look fab?

[@PaulinasPassions]

About two weeks :)

[@martinlema738]

The primer u use is it acrylic primer or which kind

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Wow perfect down to the line!

[@voicerto]

beautiful job !! where can I get this thin brush for edges in US ? unbelievable product , love that , never seen at a salon

[@km-ultra]

I _highly_ recommend Maniology.com - I've been getting cleanup brushes from them for years. All their stuff is high quality.

[@mirjamhamunyela8026]

Hi, this is an amazing video.! Some people use base coat before the colour and also after applying the colour before putting on top coat ! Would u advice that ?

[@PaulinasPassions]

No, base coat only goes before the color. After applying the color we use a top coat. Hope this helps. Glad you liked my video ❤️

[@nanasworld3676]

I can apply primer to my nails even if i’m just doing gel polish?

[@KeishlyR]

Thank you! I will try this on my next set

[@tipsyotaku]

Perfect video! Thank you so much for being in depth and sharing your techniques!

[@becca-_-]

I heard that for gel polish it’s not necessary to use primer and someone said that she never recommended it as it is strong?

[@PaulinasPassions]

For some people it's necessary, for some it isn't. If your gel polish holds without any problems then you don't need it.

[@becca-_-]

@@PaulinasPassions thankss

[@artmantv6966]

Wow nice color

[@b0nduelle68]

Hello ! I started to paint my nails with gel polish a few months ago and I still have the same issue. The manicure lasts for like one week and then the polish is starting to peel off around the cuticule. I saw you recommended a 48W lamp though mine is only 12W. Do you think it could come from that ? Or is it just about my poor application technique ? 😂 Thanks for you help!

[@PaulinasPassions]

The problem is probably not your lamp (although I do recommend a strong LED lamp to avoid gel related allergies). Did you make sure to remove your cuticle? The nail plate must be spotless and any oil must be removed. You can also try buffing your nail at the cuticles slightly more.

[@b0nduelle68]

Paulina's Passions Thanks for you answer ! I was actually not buffing my nails before painting them... I did my manicure yesterday and I buffed them so finger crossed... About the cuticules at first I was not paying much attention but even when I thought I did a good job removing them it peeled of like a week and a half after application... I will let you know how it's doing with the buffing :) Thank you!

[@divyashah1985]

Amazing and too the point

[@victoriaonga5634]

Thank you for teaching me

[@Nomenclatureish]

Superb tips but had to disable audio track finding it distracting. Would prefer your voice talking us through.

[@anyangolupanga7377]

True i support💪

[@priyalpreet3790]

Hi maam ,me b gel nail polish use ki but nail polish next day remove ho ge ???

[@ashleyrodriguez1802]

Question since I'm barely gonna start doing nails can you you also apply them on nail tips not full coverage tips