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How To Apply Gel Polish: Start With Your System

A good at-home routine starts before the first coat. Gel products and lamps are not interchangeable by default, so use the instructions supplied with your exact system as your working guide.

Plan your workspace

Set out your chosen color, the base and top products specified by the manufacturer, your compatible lamp and the tools listed in the product instructions. Check that you have removal instructions before you begin. Keep your work area clean and well lit so you can see the edges of each nail.

Read before you apply

Look for the recommended preparation steps, coating sequence, compatible lamp and curing instructions on the product label. We do not publish a universal curing time because this varies by formula and equipment. Do not substitute an assumed timing for the instructions for your own product.

Leave room to learn

Take your time with the first application and follow the specified layer thickness. Avoid getting uncured product on surrounding skin. If you are unsure how to use a product, ask its supplier or a qualified nail professional before continuing.

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How To Remove Gel Nails: A More Considered Routine

Before removing a manicure, identify the type of product you are wearing. A soak-off system and a file-off system can require different approaches. The removal instructions for that product should determine your method.

Do not peel a manicure away

Picking or peeling gel polish can damage the nail surface. Allow enough time for the correct removal process instead of forcing the coating off. If you do not know which system was used, ask your nail professional.

Gather the right information

Check the product’s specified remover, tools and removal sequence. Keep removal products away from children and follow their handling instructions. This general guide does not substitute for a formula-specific removal method.

After removal

Treat your nails gently and give yourself time to assess their condition before another manicure. For persistent nail changes, pain or irritation, speak with a dermatologist.

Further reading: American Academy of Dermatology: gel manicure care.