How To Turn Any Nail Polish Into Gel Polish

[@moonrivers71]

I quite literally just use regular nail polish on my cleaned natural nails and wait for a couple of minutes for it to dry. And then apply the clear top coat on top of that and cure. It comes out beautifully. And it’s long lasting through showers, swimming, yard work and doing dishes. :)

[@shanlong641]

I'm here because I'm not a nail tech, but I am very cheap. This video successfully taught me how to do the very thing it's advertised for. I have an LED lamp that won't cure the gel color polish I have, but will cure my base and top coat. I was skeptical at first, but two baths and a night of doing dishes later, my nails have not chipped or become compromised. This is probably one of my favorite hacks of all time.

[@NailArtByKathleen]

I'm so happy this helped you! Thank you so much for your comment!

[@avaerena2927]

Excellent suggestion. It’s better than buying a specialist gel mixer (the most popular that works is £20 per bottle called Hydracol). It’s basically the same formula with a hyped price tag. Mixing is easier and much more convenient than waiting for a long time for standard nail polish to dry. I’ve heard people say they’d rather buy the gel polish colour but, sometimes it’s not possible to find the colour you love in a gel polish. Also, it’s a great way to revive your favourite standard polish colour and it’s also great to avoid wasting standard polish colours you can’t be bothered with because they’re not convenient like gels because you have to wait for them to dry.

[@lorig7066]

Thanks for posting. I have so many bottles of regular polish and I just don't use them anymore because of the drying time. Life is way too busy to be sitting around waiting for polish to completely dry. Definitely going to try this :)

[@NailArtByKathleen]

I agree on that one! Thank you for watching! I'm sure you will love this technique 😁

[@britmiss-101]

This tip makes you a total BOSS! Never seen it done before. I was searching for gel on nail varnish tutorials as i havent been successful using them together. About to travel. Gonna go ham on my pedicure. Thank you 😁

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Thank you! Enjoy your trip! 😁

[@melindapowe5558]

Very calmly & professionally explained.... thanks Kathleen😉🙂

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Thank you Melinda! 😊

[@bmurray2884]

you don't have to mix, just paint gel base coat, then paint with cheap polish, do 2 coats, then once dry add the gel and cure, then gel top coat and,cure

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Yes that's another way of doing it. Thanks!

[@floridagirl386]

Lol regular polish doesnt paint on like gel

[@j9collins186]

And it takes way too long to dry that way. If it's not completely... completely dry, it wrinkles. This way you don't have to wait for the nail polish to dry. They also sell a product called Hydrocol that turns any polish to gel, but it costs almost $30.

[@jessicafacee727]

An easier method is just cure the base coat, wipe off the sticky layer, apply the regular nail polish, dry, then apply top coat and cure. Belly sandwich!:)

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+Jeskaw Yes that will work also. :)

[@Katy809RD]

I used to to this method, the regular polish takes too long to dry. Not easier at all!

[@Valkyriee686]

Jeskaw I have tried that SO many times, i always get wrinkles! Am I just being impatient?

[@JayHoney1]

Kathy809RD ppppoppppp

[@tussled1]

Snow White if your getting wrinkles then the application is probably to thick. Try thinner coats. It's not easy with that gel polish. I pretty much have to wipe everything off the brush then just take what I need so I can control it better. Hope that helps!

[@ParchCraftAustralia]

Ooh going to try this... got the lamp etc but own WAYYYY more beautiful regular polish shades..thanks!

[@NailArtByKathleen]

You're so very welcome! I'm sure you'll love the results. Thank you for watching!

[@couragedearheart2951]

Wow! I didn’t know you could do that! I hav done the layered method, but shoot! I’ll try this!

[@melissahunt3796]

i noticed in your uv lamp the blue plastic film on the bottom plate, that needs to be removed or your product will not cure as well.

[@NailArtByKathleen]

I noticed that too! Thank you! That was a brand new lamp and I've since taken the film off. Thanks for watching! :)

[@ramkamlaprasad9091]

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[@ramkamlaprasad9091]

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[@tracey141]

Glad you told me mine is still on

[@icymoniz1302]

Melissa Hunt omg u just changed my life mines been on for YEARS 🤣🤣🤣

[@joangentile2731]

Beautiful color!! I love it!! ❤

[@pathepburn9900]

Youv'e made this method look very easy. Thankyou for the step by step instruction, and love the Mint Green polish aswell. 🙂💜👌

[@lorettathompson8794]

I think by the time I've mixed enough polish for ten nails I'd rather just go buy a real bottle of gel polish. Just seems like alot of time involved.

[@NailArtByKathleen]

It doesn’t take too long to mix the polish, but this is an alternative to using straight gel polish. Thank you for watching!

[@ernieandanniemartin-miller735]

I don't always like the bright or opaque gel colors, but I love all the variations/shades/tints of regular polish, so I like this idea. I can have the best of both worlds, whatever my mood.

[@shelbyb9965]

It would cost hundreds of dollars to rebuy my entire polish collection in gels. I can't speak for everyone but I think that's probably why most people watching this video would be interested in this method. I'd hate to spend a bunch of money when I've got tons of polishes not getting used.

[@TheAlexstiles]

Hi Kathleen, can you use a no-wipe top coat instead? That’s all I have and I’m worried about peeling. Thanks!

[@SarahNichole95]

This was very helpful 🙂 Thank you!

[@Amiyah2love]

Beautiful natural nails

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+Katrina Hamilton Thank you! 😊

[@thornbird6768]

I’ve often wondered if you could mix regular polish and gel , now I know 👍🏻

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@cherriesdiamonds7748]

Never heard of acetone being used to wipe gel as it is used to remove.

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+IMAN AZIZ Yes it works great.

[@JadenYukifan28]

Wouldn't it be easier to mix the regular Polish with the Gelish Base Gel rather than the Top Gel? I mean, since you are turning normal Polish into Gel Polish...

[@lenailtiquenoireinc.807]

Acetone should never be used

[@lenailtiquenoireinc.807]

Unless you're removing the product

[@maranathagape]

ONLY - Alcohol or gel residue remover when working with gel polish!! It's what's causing the lumpy/bumpy effect. (Acetone stays on the surface and soaks into the pores on the nail, even after it seems dry). Acetone also chemically interacts with your regular nail polish, making it "clot". Also, the method of mixing won't result in even mixing of the two products. You'd be better off using a painter's palette knife to ensure evenness. Use the right brush to apply the mixed polish. That little detail brush will leave streaks and bumps because it's not designed for wide area coverage. Right Tools, Right Materials & Right Method = Right End Product! 💞 💅 🌺 Heidi R.

[@sweetnesslight5656]

Hi could you not use the regular polish first and then just top coat with gel? Thanks

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Hi. Yes I believe you can do it that way. You would need to let the regular polish dry completely before applying the top coat.

[@sweetnesslight5656]

@@NailArtByKathleen great, I live in Spain and I went to my local nail store, 30 euro they wanted for 1! Not even a recognised brand. Just starting out so thanks for the tip, excuse the pun 😅

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Yes gel polish can be expensive. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Great review. I love to use knock off's work great too, and 1/4th the price.

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Thank you! 😊

[@alexandriamorton5591]

Great video. Straight to the point and you didnt ramble

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Thank you!

[@clarevela8181]

How long do we cure each layer???

[@sarahodenyi6940]

very creative

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Thank you

[@tinacrane-anstett4782]

Which gel did you use the base

[@sengengole3292]

Nice

[@bonniestephens208]

Thank you for sharing!

[@jpaganeng]

How long does it last before it starts chipping off?

[@NailArtByKathleen]

If I remember correctly, it lasted about 10 days before it started to chip.

[@khushboo6717]

Pretty

[@cocoj.3457]

Love this method way better, so much easier than applying base coat, then nail polish and waiting for it to dry, so much better this way thanks 😁😁😁

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+Coco J. I'm so glad you like it! 😁

[@angelawalker4750]

Your video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@NailArtByKathleen]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!

[@annamariabrown8581]

Is a brush that thin easy to work with?

[@NailArtByKathleen]

I find it easy to work with because it has soft bristles. But you could use something different if you find it difficult. A nail polish brush might work just as well. Thank you for your question and also for watching! 😄

[@Glogluxx]

Thanks for the video!!! I tried this technique and works great, however, i find it really hard to take this mix off the nails. It doesn’t come off like the ones I get at the manicure. Did you have the same problem?

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Hi! I do find that whenever I do my own nails, it takes me about twice as long as when I work on my clients. But I figure that's because I can only work on one hand at a time. When soaking off gel polush, just make sure you lightly file or buff the top coat to remove the shine. And then soak in acetone. I use 100% pure acetone. Thank you for watching!

[@karinas7223]

Everyone says that this mixture won‘t cure right since nail polish is drying with air and gel with uv light so i‘m afraid to try this

[@bettyyoung1287]

Definitely gonna give this a try!

[@tedryanfumigators2005]

Do you go under UV lamp aftre application?

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Yes, either a UV or LED lamp will cure the polish. Thank you for watching and for your question 😊

[@alliefu7499]

It looks a tad too patchy

[@אביהחמו]

i`t a grat i.d , sow this mated alot and liked it. did you try sorg the mix? if yes how long does it last?

[@keritoodle1613]

I saw a product in a catalog to turn regular polish into gel polish for $29.99! This looks more affordable...can't wait to do it

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+keri toodle I saw that product too. That’s what got me thinking about doing it this way. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Aprilann871]

Yep this is what I always do when I want to use my regular polish

[@MissAwesomeFashion]

I feel i would use up the polishes more than normal🙈

[@HipFitSoooGood]

I just started doing my own gel polish at home. I actually did a video about it! However, the Gelish polish I bought was lumpy and half dried out! My nails were bumpy at the end. I returned the expensive gel polish today and got my refund. I'm trying your method to save a lot of money and hassle, thanks! I just subscribed and liked. A lot!

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+HipFit SoooGood Thank you so much! I've never had that issue with Gelish. I'm wondering if you possibly bought a counterfeit. I've seen a lot of that online. But good for you for returning it!

[@sippigrrrl]

HipFit SoooGood Try CND. REAL CND. Not the eBay stuff; they have the legit stuff on Amazon, it’s kind of pricey, but it’s worth every penny. Lastly, do your nails the way that the manufacturers intend for you to do them, and your results will be amazing. If you can’t afford to buy gel polish and/or it’s too much “money and hassle” to keep doing, may I offer a suggestion? Vinylux by CND is a regular nail polish (as in, no light needed) but when you use the Vinylux polish with the Vinylux top coat, you can very easily get 5-9 days of wear out of that one manicure! And, best of all: no soaking! Just use acetone and your nails are ready for the next color. I urge you to give it a shot… I was trying all of these weird gel/polish concoctions to try to avoid all of the steps (okay, the soak-off) and even though I did end up getting a really nice lamp, and I know how to properly use gel polish on my nails now, I am not “properly trained” on the procedure, and I feel most comfortable using a product that isn’t going to have a very real potential to screw my nails up if I don’t apply the product right. Please be careful!

[@loveyvelez6897]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank u

[@julielove7053]

It's not good to use acetone, that will remove some of your top coat

[@joannvansant1419]

Really great idea Kathleen :-) I'm going to try this! I will let you know how it worked for me!! Great video!!!

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Thank you Jo ann! I really like this tecnique. Let me know how you like it.

[@amyahzr]

Hi Kathleen! How long does this last before chipping?

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+A'Myah Ross Great question! Everyone is different, but I find that most people get 10-14 days before chipping or peeling starts. Just make sure to cap the free edge with each layer. That helps a lot. Thank you for watching!

[@mirooovuujjj7918]

Great video

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+mirooo Vuujjj Thank you!

[@thecorner9397]

Can I use a no wipe top coat?

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+Lady Alii I haven't tried that. But I don't see why it wouldn't work.

[@conniedurrah2598]

What is the cost of a LED light?

[@NailArtByKathleen]

I've seen them for as little as $10. And as much as $300. If it's for your own personal use, I wouldn't spend a lot on a light. 😁

[@lydiajenkins9193]

Great idea!

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+Lydia Jenkins Thanks!

[@lydiajenkins9193]

Nail Art By Kathleen you're welcome, I just tried it tonight and I loved it!

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+Lydia Jenkins That's wonderful! I'm so glad! 😁

[@destinyalaniz6397]

these nails are awesome u rock because for my nails it worked

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+Destiny Alaniz Thank you so much Destiny! 😁❤️

[@destinyalaniz6397]

Nail Art By Kathleen u welcome

[@destinyalaniz6397]

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[@mkb5984]

So ...I'm really jonesing to make an entire small bottle of polish to match an opi color I love..Has anyone dared to do the same yet..?👀

[@zoegoodman9551]

I have the same nail polish 💅

[@MizzRivera86]

Do you use any primer?

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+MizzRivera86 Hi! I dehydrate the nail with either acetone or isopropyl alcohol. Then I use a gel base coat. Thanks for watching!

[@MizzRivera86]

Nail Art By Kathleen I do the same.For some reason mine peels...?? .thx for your reply!

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+MizzRivera86 I've been using Harmony Gelish for the base and top coats. Is that the brand you use? I've also had good results with OPI.

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

I do this a lot but Gelish is expensive. I use a cheapo Ebay gel topcoat. Gelish is $18 over in the UK. Around £15-20 for such a small bottle. Waste of cash. 🇬🇧

[@MaritRonning777]

Thanks for a good tip :) but no offence mam, but it really looks like your nails nead to be "in natural air" without nail-products for some days?:)

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Lol! No offense taken. The acetone is very drying. Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@familygarcia4672]

Hi

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Hi 😁

[@LatoriaMartin]

This is crazy. Just apply the base coat, cure, cheap nail polish let it dry and then top coat and cure

[@aubrejones1925]

It takes forever for regular polish to dry sometimes, and if it’s not completely 100% dry, it will wrinkle under the gel top coat. This alleviates that altogether.

[@shonaleelapolt6847]

Hey

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Hey :)

[@duetdancebellydancers9990]

I used from dollar store

[@judidunham5037]

What am I missing? Why not just buy Gel Polish?

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Hi. I shared this technique because there was a time that I had about 1000 bottles of regular polish and only about 20 bottles of gel polish. Quality gel polishes cost a lot more, so it makes having a good variety hard to obtain. Nowadays, you can find gel polish much cheaper. But if you have that one favorite color, but can’t find it in gel, you can still wear it like a gel. Thank you so much for visiting my channel. 😊

[@judidunham5037]

Nail Art By Kathleen Gotcha. That makes sense. 😘

[@toannguyen214dallas]

They do have product the makes your polish into gel polish .....fyi

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Prettydred80]

What’s the name of the product that turns polish to gel I could definitely use that

[@kiwitea5574]

Sasha Grace idk they have it at target

[@AngieGandalf6]

Sasha Grace www.amazon.com/Turn-Nail-Polish-into-Color/dp/B018CD8XVE

[@denedene5451]

She tried it😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Katy809RD]

my name is Katheleen :D

[@NailArtByKathleen]

+Kathy809RD You have a great name! 😊

[@Katy809RD]

Thanks, you too

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like this method! I love that there is no waiting for the polish to dry. And the fact that you can use any nail polish.

[@EmilTay]

You need some jojoba oil on those nails

[@NailArtByKathleen]

Yes, I agree nails get very dry from the acetone. I love using oils on my nails and cuticles. Thank you for watching!

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

Don’t bother with the gel base coat. You don’t need it.

[@caroljennings8847]

Just buy some gel polish

[@islandteaser]

I'm no expert but if u have the lamp and the gel polish why not just use gel polish this makes no sense

[@NailArtByKathleen]

This would be for someone who has the lamp and the gel base and top coats. But not an assortment of gel colors. Thank you for watching!

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

lyn mayers some of us love the colors of the regular nail polishes we have but we don’t have the color in a gel formulation.

[@smilemkr]

Also, gel polish is quite expensive compared to some regular nail polishes.

[@Fabica14]

Way to much work for me!

[@kwaiaipanda8890]

something is wrong with your camera

[@latricedavis4311]

Awful

[@chockpea]

Please don't do anymore video's