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

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Hey lovelies. In today's tutorial I am showing you how to apply gel polish at home! This video was highly requested, as I use a lot of gel on this channel. I decided to go into detail and show you all the necessary steps for a long lasting manicure.
I think this video is pretty self-explanatory and there are a few amazing tips and tricks!
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or if any of the steps were unclear.
I hope you enjoy this video!
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[@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

[@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 😘

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@MsSecretbitch]

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

[@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

[@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

[@cculc175]

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

[@magorzatad.8156]

Professional care. Beautiful color.

[@PaulinasPassions]

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

[@maxineshine5544]

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

[@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

[@jasminepolk2520]

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

[@ap2179]

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

[@ndapandulaandreasndapandul4445]

Simple and straightforward...thank you ❤️

[@nylamay]

These are great tips...I already know my nails will come out better. 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! 😂

[@nailedbybeccaxoxo2681]

I love this color! What beautiful nails!

[@PaulinasPassions]

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

[@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 🥰💖

[@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?

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@Jessipooh21]

Wow stunning ! You must be a nail tech !

[@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.

[@praxc6757]

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 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@mindytrace9396]

it'll be so incredible to get a manicure.

[@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!!

[@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 💕

[@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'.

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Gorgeous!

[@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.

[@ellekatemason9562]

How long do these last they look fab?

[@PaulinasPassions]

About two weeks :)

[@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.

[@majoriebisong732]

Wow good job, thanks dear for sharing

[@SimonePahl]

Helpful, thanks! And I actually like the music ;) it goes well with this too

[@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!

[@patriceseheult5244]

Beautiful and well done.❤🎉

[@ijeomarosemary629]

Beautiful color

[@Prettyswagdad]

what kind of cleaner do we use for the dispersion layer

[@purplechickon]

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

[@PaulinasPassions]

You can skip the primer.

[@angiegritternails7464]

How you remove your gel polish because your nail look very heathy and when you use gel polish a lot the nails get thinner and break easy

[@anitasapra]

We don’t get Indigo nails in USA?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes, you can order from here indigo-nailsny.com/

[@tiffanygreen549]

That’s look good

[@arvindsarode1382]

Waw it's beautiful nails coolers really i like this color love you so much

[@eceyaz9418]

Important question . Which is better and lasting more on the false nails . Semi permanent gel or long lasting gel . Please answer me . Thanks 🌺🌺🌸🌺🌸☘️🌺🌸🌺🌺

[@PaulinasPassions]

Hi there. I don't use false nails, therefore I can't help you with that.

[@eceyaz9418]

@@PaulinasPassions thanks for answering 💜💜I

[@priyalpreet3790]

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

[@isabellahu4606]

Is it normal to feel a tingly feeling while you're curing your gel? And does the quality of the brand matter much?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Sorry for my late reply to this question! That tingly feeling occurs when you apply too much product (usually top coat).

[@cjvsandy]

I've also felt it quite a bit. For me the reason was because the person doing my nails knew they were weak and thin but still 'sandpapered' the surface until I had to tell her to stop.

[@nellykim3054]

Good job. Watching you from kenya

[@Astacis1]

Can someone explain to me why you don't go to the cuticle with polish? Like I do it all the time and I have no issues. Then one time I went and got my nails professionally done and I was really upset because she left all this space by my nail and in like a week I had to go back and get them done again. So I don't really know why there is a need to leave the space. Please help lol.

[@PaulinasPassions]

+Jane Doe I prefer you leave a small gap between my cuticles. I guess, it's just my anesthetic preference. Why don't you tell your manicurist to go up the cuticles next time? ☺️

[@sternpflaume]

I read that you DO NOT want the polish to touch your skin because that makes it easier for the polish to lift off with your skin. It will peel easier and, therefore, it will not last long.

[@PaulinasPassions]

This is true. When gel polish application done professionally, you can get really close to cuticles without gel touching them.

[@deniselovesglitter]

I leave a gap so that my jojoba oil will be able make contact with my nail, even when polished. I also apply the oil to my undersides to keep them hydrated, strong and flexible so they don’t crack and break. Lastly, keeping my cuticles nest and clean is much easier when they’re not covered with polish. Once you get used to it, you’ll see that they look more classy and sophisticated with the gap.

[@hayleymiller3816]

Great video!!!💗💖

[@alishba6600]

Is it absolutely necessary to use a top coat? I'm just wondering cause i want to start doing gel nails at home, but i don't have a gel top coat.

[@PaulinasPassions]

Yes, it is absolutely necessary. Top coat is the thing that makes your manicure and color last.

[@poolahpot]

is this brand available in the usa?

[@manca9548]

Can i ask you, where did you buy the indigo led light because i cannot find it on their website?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Here's the link (not the same as I have, but very good): www.indigo-nails.com/en,a7998,multiled-lamp-indigo-box-36w.html

[@debijusnailzz2021]

Turning the finger upside-down helps create a nice apex, not a c-curve

[@shivanikatoch1979]

you are really artistic

[@nazfar6700]

Should I do a finger at a time or can I do it all at once then cure all five nails

[@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.

[@catherinesehemo5125]

Wow i like it very very nice 👌🏽❤️😉

[@nazfar6700]

I live in Canada so what can I google to find that thin brush

[@user-hs5ps9vv8l]

So helpful thank you

[@dianagutierrez4156]

How do you prevent the tiny bumps or air bubbles when you put the top coat on?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Go slow and don't apply too much or too little product.

[@dianagutierrez4156]

@@PaulinasPassions thank you

[@bernalynguico1246]

Thank

[@evelyncastaneda7684]

7:16 What does that mean? A top coat with dispersion layer?😅

[@foziafazal3679]

You choose a great color. Do you now that I love pink color?

[@padmavathivasudev3912]

Where is the description box

[@denisecurtis872]

Click on “more”

[@eceyaz9418]

Hello what's the difference between long lasting gel polish and semi permanent ?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Semj-permanent will come off when you soak it in acetone and long lasting won't (you need to file it off).

[@eceyaz9418]

@@PaulinasPassions thanks now I knew the difference 💜💜💜💜💜 you are great ♥️

[@mimato]

Okay. So I don't have LED to cure my nails. Is there method I can use to cure them??? Or is it a must to have LED?

[@PaulinasPassions]

If you are using gel polish then it's a must. If you don't cure gel, it'll stay 'wet' and never 'dry'.

[@mimato]

@@PaulinasPassions Got it. Thanks!

[@emilyann27]

just a question but do you have to push back your cuticles? i don’t know why but i hate touching my cuticles lol.

[@nellie8349]

I don't se why you would need to, I presume it's for looks. I personally prefer to leave my cuticles how they are

[@emilyann27]

ok, thank you so much!

[@ritaacheampong3718]

Hello you done great video thank you.

[@tessagames3450]

do we 100% need the primer and the curing lamp?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Curing lamp yes! Primer not necessarily.

[@patriciamitchell6392]

I'm new to get. What is the scented oil for?

[@PaulinasPassions]

To hydrate your cuticles 😊

[@Vanifest24]

What’s a dispersion layer and how would I know if my top coat has it plz?

[@PaulinasPassions]

If it's sticky then it has a dispersion layer 👍

[@Vanifest24]

@@PaulinasPassions ah thanks 🙏🏾 I bought a top coat that says “no wipe”

[@PaulinasPassions]

You don't need to wipe it then 😊

[@mireillekulisz8530]

Don’t you remove the sticky coat with alcohol after your top coat?

[@PaulinasPassions]

This top coat doesn't have a sticky layer, so once you cured it, you're good to go.

[@mireillekulisz8530]

Paulina's Passions Thank you!

[@kellygirl811]

what is being used as the "nail cleaner"

[@marianpahayahay8090]

If it is 45 watts the machine how long it could be?

[@Chairyjennie]

I want to purchase all eight of these product for 2019, is there any new products and a new tutorial. Thank You.

[@Taffy5484]

Thank u

[@chockpea]

Do you put each nail in lamp individually?

[@PaulinasPassions]

No, you can cure them together.

[@chockpea]

Thank you :)

[@hn9382]

If I need to wipe my top coat, do I just wipe it with acetone?

[@PaulinasPassions]

No, with cleaner or rubbing alcohol.

[@lynnval33]

Whats the point to the perfume oil

[@NamaiWalterHeins-re4nu]

Rehydrating the skin because you dehydrated it before you put the nailpolish on😅

[@PaulinasPassions]

I couldn't say it any better :)

[@hellybabaria8898]

How long does this lasts?

[@leenapinto9386]

Nice & wonderful

[@CeNadraz]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@bennilakuditchar5642]

Hi please can list down the names of everything thank you.

[@KisubizoPetar-xe4zt]

It's the best

[@ritikashah610]

I liked the nails a lot even my nails are very long

[@elisabethborst950]

Why do you need primer and and base?

[@PaulinasPassions]

Primer is only for problematic nails. But base is mendatory as it provides a sticky surface for the gel polish to adhere to.

[@gumball06baby]

What nail cleaner do you use

[@PaulinasPassions]

It's listed in the description box.

[@soph.x630]

Can I just use gel uv polish and and base coat

[@PaulinasPassions]

You mean without top coat? It's not a good idea. Top coat protects everything and seals the manicure. It won't last without it and the color will rub off.

[@soph.x630]

Paulina's Passions I heard someone told me you can use the gel nail polish put in the lamp for 30 seconds and put top coat and cure for 30 seconds

[@PaulinasPassions]

With gel polish you need: base coat, gel color and top coat.

[@soph.x630]

Paulina's Passions oh ok thanks :)

[@katkelly9453]

About that ad… I’m voting Youngkin!

[@Sunday4rblx]

Look how

[@nitusharma7499]

Its peel off very easily Kindly give me any tip for it

[@sonyabrooks3978]

PErfection🙌🏾

[@kawtherdzair2146]

مين يحب طلاء الاضافر💅

[@kawtherdzair2146]

مين فينا ميحبوشد

[@DidayBalading]

Pano mag order ho

[@NildaAyala-bp8ub]

Me gusta❤

[@annaz7428]

What happens if i dont apply a primer

[@PaulinasPassions]

It depends on the condition of your nails. Some people are fine without it, others need it.

[@annaz7428]

My sister is gonna try doing my nails for the time, i would say my nails are pretty healthy

[@TheyLuv_Bellah]

You make it seem so easy but all around my nails are messy

[@GlamBammers]

Ok ... turn the nail upside-down and do what?

[@PaulinasPassions]

And wait a few second until the gravity does its job and self-level the gel :)