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Salon-Perfect Medium Nails: Clean & Photo-Real Finish
Achieve professional salon-quality nails at home with this clean and photo-real design. This medium nail style offers a sophisticated and polished look, perfect for any occasion.
Salon-Perfect Medium Nails: Clean & Photo-Real Finish
Achieve professional salon-quality nails at home with this clean and photo-real design. This medium nail style offers a sophisticated and polished look, perfect for any occasion.
- Gel base coat
- Gel polish (neutral and white)
- Fine-line nail art brush
- Gel top coat
- LED/UV lamp
- Cuticle oil
- Prep nails by cleaning and shaping to a squoval or almond shape. Push back cuticles and gently buff the nail surface.
- Apply a thin layer of gel base coat and cure under the LED/UV lamp for the recommended time.
- Apply 2-3 thin coats of your chosen neutral gel polish color, curing after each coat.
- Using a fine-line brush, carefully create precise, clean lines with white gel polish. Start with a simple design like a thin line along the cuticle or a geometric shape.
- Apply a gel top coat for a high-shine, photo-real finish and cure. Cleanse with alcohol to remove any sticky residue.
- Finish by applying cuticle oil to hydrate and nourish the skin around your nails.
Expert Tip
Use a very fine brush and a steady hand for the fine-line detailing. Practice on a nail art practice sheet before applying to your actual nails for best results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular nail polish instead of gel polish?
Yes, but the finish and durability will not be the same. Gel polish provides a longer-lasting, photo-real effect.
How long will this design last?
With proper application and care, gel polish can last up to two weeks without chipping.
What if I don't have a fine-line brush?
You can use a toothpick or dotting tool, but the lines may not be as precise.
Is a UV or LED lamp better?
LED lamps generally cure faster, but ensure your gel polish is compatible with your lamp type.
How do I prevent gel polish from getting on my cuticles?
Apply the polish in thin layers and use a small brush to clean up any excess polish before curing.
My nails are weak; can I still do gel polish?
Consider using a strengthening base coat and avoid picking at the gel polish to minimize damage.
Aftercare Tips
- ✓Continue to moisturize your hands and nails regularly.
- ✓Avoid harsh chemicals that can damage the gel polish.
- ✓Consider a professional gel polish removal to prevent nail damage.
Safe Removal
- 1.File the top layer of the gel polish to break the seal.
- 2.Soak cotton balls in acetone and place them on your nails, securing with foil. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- 3.Gently remove the softened gel polish with a cuticle pusher or orange wood stick.