💅🏻 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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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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[@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! ❤

[@mariellerubeor261]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@nataligarcia2356]

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

[@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

[@maxineshine5544]

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

[@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

[@TheLeahLife]

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

[@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

[@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

[@cculc175]

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

[@tiffw9959]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@magorzatad.8156]

Professional care. Beautiful color.

[@PaulinasPassions]

Thank you 😘

[@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'.

[@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!

[@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 ♥️

[@catherineechevarria8972]

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

[@PaulinasPassions]

I'm really glad to hear that! ❤️

[@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.

[@catherinemarsh5453]

Just love that colour. Divine.

[@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 🥰💖

[@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 😂

[@ashdeeds8020]

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

[@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?

[@joharold5330]

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

[@ceknott]

Perfect fantastic and I learnt about the nail art brush for cuticle work and you work on ONE NAIL ONLY which is what one needs, I hate those who show five or ten fingers , painful

[@bonniefarrell_02]

The colour is gorgeous💗

[@priscillabanks6143]

I did it like this and It came out beautifully ❤️

[@PaulinasPassions]

I'm very happy to hear that ❤️

[@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 💅

[@jasminepolk2520]

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

[@Nomenclatureish]

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

[@anyangolupanga7377]

True i support💪

[@ndapandulaandreasndapandul4445]

Simple and straightforward...thank you ❤️

[@purplechickon]

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

[@PaulinasPassions]

You can skip the primer.

[@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

[@ap2179]

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

[@nylamay]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@mphomotaung448]

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

[@mbolekwaacademy2282]

Really helped a lot thank you sooooooooooo much❤😊

[@CloreenDoice]

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

[@SerbChic84]

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

[@nailedbybeccaxoxo2681]

I love this color! What beautiful nails!

[@PaulinasPassions]

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

[@klaudiaheyy]

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

[@sher9286]

Thank you for the video! I just have a few questions because Id love to know and understand . How are your nails healthy after gel polish ? Do they not get ridges, peeling, or thinning? The same thing has happened to my mother who goes to a different nail tech and my friend who lives in a different state when they get gel nail polish 💅🏽

[@ChoppedCarrots1]

Maybe the person is over buffing their nails. Also applying nail oil is a good way to keep them healthy!

[@LearnWithHarleenKaur]

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

[@PaulinasPassions]

They are two different things.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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'.

[@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.

[@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 ❤️

[@Jessipooh21]

Wow stunning ! You must be a nail tech !

[@tifflthom]

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

[@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.

[@angeleneferreira5137]

Love the vid, really helps. Just a question how long would it last for.

[@PaulinasPassions]

It depends on a lot of things. But if you apply it correctly 2-3 weeks.

[@PN-sk3ve]

Your manicure turned out so nice... I like it. =)

[@karennelson2779]

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

[@leenmusic2334]

Very detailed video ❤..love it

[@myfragrance101]

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

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes 👍

[@katkelly9453]

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

[@tdg4500]

Any tips for capping the free edge when your nails are shorter? I have trouble doing it without touching the skin. And once it does I have trouble wiping it off without wiping it off of the edge of the nail, too.

[@PaulinasPassions]

Hi Teresa. You can try wiping off as much gel as possible off the brush and then cap the edge or use a smaller brush for that purpose. I think the key here is using a small amount of product. If some gel still touches your skin you can use an orange stick to remove it.

[@tdg4500]

Thank you. I think investing in a small brush would be a good idea. Do you recommend any particular kind of nail brushes?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Maybe for the beginning you should get something affordable? There are plenty of brushes at Aliexpress ☺️

[@tdg4500]

Thanks again for your help.

[@kiwidebs]

I read somewhere that you can use that latex nail protector stuff that you paint around the end of your nails.

[@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 👍

[@phoeberose267]

Hello absolutely loved your video! Your nails are gorgeous, I’ve order some bits to do my own nails and on the gel bottom and top coat description it says I need to wipe the top sticky layer off with nail cleanser, I’ve been googling and can’t find if you can use nail varnish remover or not? Do you know what I could use? Thanks 💖💖

[@kiwidebs]

It needs to be alcohol and I've found that hand sanitiser works really well. I even used a liqueur once when I was desperate!

[@marym9150]

I wish I hadn't watched this, but I'm glad I did. My nails are so bad, and I still paid for them. I really need to learn to say I don't like it, stop, fix it or I'm not paying. My nails are so thick and horrible. I'm embarrassed to say I paid for them.

[@joyceonkemetsejapi2773]

Thank you so much for the best tips

[@nanasworld3676]

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

[@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 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@faithwilliams4510]

Very helpful ❤tx for sharing

[@janetobaje2910]

Thank you so much dear you nailed it ❤

[@mimikay5421]

Thank you! Appreciate your tutorial💅🏽 1st time using gel polish with light @ home... nails look fabulous! Are you using a no wipe top coat?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes. It's stated in the description box.

[@mimikay5421]

Paulina's Passions Sorry i missed that! thank you again 💕

[@charlastinson5324]

I needed this!! The nail salon is outrageously expensive and my cuticles grow too fast!!

[@jennifercherne2071]

I'm always flooding my cuticles....time to get that super tiny brush !!!

[@anitasapra]

Very neat job!

[@PaulinasPassions]

Thank you so much, Safina 🌹❤️

[@KeishlyR]

Thank you! I will try this on my next set

[@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.

[@PL-ue6uw]

Do you wipe the sticky layer between coats?

[@PaulinasPassions]

I do not 👍

[@nthabisengsegalo8290]

What I've learned from this video is that you need patience to have a beautiful outcome 😊

[@mony.salem.nassar]

Really look amazing 🤩 wow 😍

[@ashleyrodriguez1802]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@fantasticbubbles8896]

hiyaa ik this is random but does gel nail polish smell? ik its a random question but yeah

[@PaulinasPassions]

It does smell VERY slightly when it's uncured (nothing comparing to regular nail polish). Once you cure it in the lamp, it doesn't smell at all.

[@fantasticbubbles8896]

@@PaulinasPassions thank uuu!!

[@ntashajagwani8660]

Hi what watt lamp do u cure your nails

[@teressabetts913]

Wow. These are beautiful

[@LP-oj3rp]

Looks very good :-) Bot how do you remove the gel polish?

[@janineweller8371]

You need acetone polish remover , cotton balls , orange stick which is a wooden nail stick , nail file or electric file , you can use tin foil to hold the cotton balls on or get nail clips . also good to have cuticle or olive oil to help strengthen your nails once the gel is off . Nail clips are better then foil in my opinion.with your nail file or electric file gently take off the shine of your nails. Don’t go down to your layer of your nail or you will damage your nails . Only remove the top layer of shine . Remove the dust from the nails . Soak a cotton ball in acetone place on your nail and place a nail clip on they can be bought on Amazon . Do five nails at a time . Set a timer for 15 minutes and use the orange stick to gently scrape away the gel polish . If it gives you a hard time repeat the process until you can gently get all of the polish off. Repeat with the opposite hand . Wash and dry your hands and nails . Apply cuticle oil to nails and cuticles or can use olive oil . Let your nails rest two to four weeks before doing another manicure so your nails have a chance to have a break .

[@LP-oj3rp]

@@janineweller8371 but if I have to wait two-four weeks before applying another layer of shellac/gel polish it doesn’t make any sense..?

[@janineweller8371]

@@LP-oj3rp it’s to give your nails a chance to recoup after the process of taking the gel off . Since it can damage your natural nails . The gel I use recommends waiting two to four weeks before your next manicure to let your nails recoup as well.

[@abcdefghijlmnqrstuvwxyz07]

I’m just wondering, is the second coat of gel polish just for opacity reasons? Because I actually don’t want it to be that opaque

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes 👍 you can apply 1 or 2 coats depending on what kind of effect you want to achieve.

[@HelloGoodByeCutiePie]

This video is great!