gel manicure

A gel manicure is a type of nail polish that is applied using a special nail lamp to cure the polish under UV or LED light. Gel polish is applied in the same way as regular nail polish, but it is cured or "set" using the light, which helps it to dry faster and last longer.

Here is a general outline of the steps involved in a gel manicure:

1. Remove any existing polish from the nails.
2. Trim and shape the nails using nail clippers and a nail file.
3. Push back the cuticles using a cuticle pusher or an orange stick.
4. Clean the nails using a nail cleanser or rubbing alcohol to remove any oils or impurities.
5. Apply a base coat of gel polish to the nails, being sure to cap the free edge (the tip of the nail).
6. Place the hands under the UV or LED light for a few minutes to allow the base coat to cure.
7. Apply a second coat of gel polish to the nails, again being sure to cap the free edge.
8. Place the hands under the light for a few minutes to allow the second coat to cure.
9. Apply a top coat of gel polish to the nails, again being sure to cap the free edge.
10. Place the hands under the light for a few minutes to allow the top coat to cure.
11. Wipe the nails with a nail cleanser or rubbing alcohol to remove any excess stickiness.
12. Apply cuticle oil to the cuticles to moisturize and nourish them.

Gel manicures can last up to two weeks, and they do not chip or peel like regular nail polish. They can be removed by soaking the nails in acetone or by using a nail drill to file them off.