Usually Tenteu’s UV/LED gel polish such as base coat, color gel, builder gel, acrygel/ poly gel is able to last 3-4 weeks, but how to help gel nails last longer time?
Doing a good preparation for nails before applying gel polish, is very important!
Proper preparation and dehydration of your nails before gel polish application will help them to last a whole lot longer, so you can enjoy your beautiful manicure nails for weeks at a time. After all the effort you put into creating the perfect manicure, of course, you want it to last as long as possible!
Here are 5 steps for how to prep nails for gel polish, let’s get started!
Step One: Shape Your Nails
The first step in prepping your nails for gel polish application is to get your perfect nail shape.
Using nail file, nail clipper properly to get good shape.
Step 2: Push Back Your Cuticles
You can soften your cuticles first with the Tenteu Cuticle Remover by applying the cuticle remover and letting it sit on your nails for 60 seconds before wiping off.
Then use Cuticle Pusher or Wooden Cuticle Pusher Sticks to gently push your cuticles back. This includes pushing off any cuticle that has grown up and over your nail bed.
Step 3: Remove Dead Skin
The next step is to remove any dead skin around the cuticle area, with cuticle clipper for sure!
Step 4: Buff Your Nails
Next, you want to buff your nails with a fine Grit Buffer. Having a smooth surface on your nails may give the polish more opportunity to lift.
Step 5: Cleanse & Dehydrate Your Nails
One of the most common reasons your gel manicure can lift is if there’s any dirt or oil on your nail bed. Remember, not all dirt and oil are visible!
Be careful!
You want to cleanse your nails of this dirt and oil and dehydrate the nail plate before application.
Now Your Nails Are Ready for Tenteu Gel Polish!
After following all these steps, you’re ready to start on your perfect nail manicure!
