Create Gorgeous Nails At Home: In-Depth Polygel Nail Tutorial

Here’s an in-depth, step-by-step polygel nail tutorial to help you master the art of polygel nails.

This detailed tutorial will walk you through the entire process, from prepping your natural nails to achieving a flawless, salon-quality finish with your polygel application.

Whether you’re a beginner or refining your skills, these steps will guide you to beautifully sculpted, durable nails with a professional shine.

Tools and materials: 

• Nail extension gel
• Curved dual forms
• Straight dual forms
• Extension brush
• Spatula
• Nail file
• Base coat
• Top coat
• Cleansing liquid
• UV light
• Alcohol pads

1. Base coat application

Apply a very light layer of base coat to your natural nails. Cure the base coat under a UV lamp for 1 minute or an LED lamp for 30 seconds.

2. Select and prepare false nail tips

Choose the appropriate shape and size of false nail tips for each of your nails.

3. Apply polygel to the false nail tip

Use a spatula to squeeze polygel onto the groove of each false nail tip.

4. Shape the gel

Dip a brush in a small amount of cleansing liquid. Use the brush to flatten and shape the polygel within the groove of the false nail tip.

5. Apply the false nail tip

Press the prepared false nail tip onto your natural nail.

6. Cure the polygel

Cure both sides of the dual form (the false nail tip with polygel) under the UV lamp for 2 minutes or under the LED lamp for 60 seconds.

7. Remove the dual form

Carefully pop off the dual form from your natural nail. Remove any sticky layer from the polygel with a cleansing wipe or alcohol pad.

8. Clean the nail

Wipe the entire surface of the nail with an alcohol pad to remove any residue.

9. File the nail

File the entire surface of the nail and around the edges to smooth and shape it as desired. Wipe with an alcohol pad again to remove any dust.

10. Apply top coat (outer surface)

Apply a very thin layer of top coat to the surface of the nail. Cure under a UV lamp for 2 minutes or under an LED lamp for 30-60 seconds.

11. Apply top coat (inner surface)

Apply a thin layer of top coat to the inside of the nails. Cure again under a UV lamp for 2 minutes or under an LED lamp for 30-60 seconds.

Polygel nails

By following this polygel nail tutorial, you'll create a flawless polygel nail application with a professional-looking finish, ensuring both durability and a high-gloss shine that enhances the beauty of your nails.

Give it a go for yourself and let me know what you think!

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