I won't pretend to be a nail professional but this is how i get my nails to grow out after treating them poorly.
Day 1
- Remove all residual polish.
- Push back cuticles and trim any dry skin- be careful not to Black Swan your fingers when you do this.
- Shape the edges so they're more rounded and can't catch on anything.
- Apply a layer of both base and top gel polish.
- Use nail oils and hand lotions galore for the next 7 days!
Day 7
- Buff the previously applied gel polish to give a smooth surface.
- Push back cuticles and trim any dry skin.
- Start to shape your nails how you like them but try and retain your length.
- Apply 2-3 coats of whichever gel color you prefer.
- Oils and lotions again!!
Day 14 (some people might like to wait longer)
- Remove your gel polish with foil, acetone and cotton balls.
- Trim/file them all into the same length and shape.
- Push back cuticles and trim any dry skin.
- Treat yourself to a nice gel mani... maybe half moons or french!
- Oils and lotion until it becomes second nature.. your nails will thank you and your hands will look young and fresh!
Tips to stop biting nails
- Set reminders on your phone to stop biting/chewing.
- Tell people around you to remind you if they see you do it.
- Take up a new hobby that uses your hands to keep them occupied.
- Wear a dark lipstick so you try and avoid putting your hands near your mouth at all.
Products i use
- Diamancel File
- Cuticle Pusher
- Cuticle Trimmer
- Madam Glam Gel Base & Top Coat
- Madam Glam Gel Colors in Beige Rose & Shimmer White
Other useful videos
Thank you, lovely as always! Do you have a tutorial with your half moon design? To die for <3
ReplyDeleteI don't, but i just freehand it so theres not really any tricks to explain. I do have my french mani one linked above though and thats essentially the same technique!
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