What Are Gelish Nails? All Of Your Questions Answered

| Monday, February 18, 2013
By Malinda Klosterman


If you have heard the term, you may be wondering what are Gelish nails? This nail style has become increasingly popular recently. It requires the use of either a 36-watt UV light or an LED lamp to cure them.

Although this product goes on your natural nail, it does not cause the same type or amount of damage to them that acrylic nails are known to cause. As your fingernails grow, this special polish is used to fill the empty space, very similar to the way that acrylic is used. This product is easier to use in the sense that it is brushed on like nail polish.

Next, you might be wondering where you can buy this item for yourself. This product is available only to professional salons so you will probably need to find a nail salon near you that can apply it for you. If you are the type of person that would rather do this at home, you may be able to find a local beauty supply store to purchase the items without a license.

Although this product is a bit more complex than just brushing on normal polish, it can be learned at home. Home users can end up with good results. There are also online nail supply stores where you can buy this product and have it delivered to your doorstep. Some of these Internet retailers will not require a manicurist's license to make a purchase.

There are a few other products, along with the proper lamp, that you must buy. Before you decide to do this at home, you should know about everything you need to invest in. Other necessary products will include a topcoat, colored gel polish, PH bond, cleaners and foundation gel.

A good, soak-off remover is also an essential investment. Be sure to apply the product only in a well-ventilated area. It is also important to follow any manufacturer's instructions to ensure your safety while using this product.

It is also essential to learn how to remove this product from your fingertips. Even though the product brushes on like nail polish, it does not come off as easily. The first thing you will need to do is to roughen the surface of the gel with an emery board. This step is important, as it will allow the remover to break through the surface.

After you have roughed up the topcoat, apply remover to a pad and place the pad on your nail. Wrap each fingertip in a pad and aluminum foil. Allow the foil to remain for 15 minutes. Once you take the foil off, you may find that you still need to remove the gel by gently scraping it off of your nail bed.

Now when you ask the question, what are Gelish nails? you will have the answer. They are a product that can be used without worrying about damage to your nails. With 48 different colors to choose from you can have fun creating your own unique look. Since each application will require two coats of gel, you can have fun combining them however you wish.




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