How do you do a professional manicure step by step?

Steps to a perfect and professional manicure

1. Before you begin, wash the customer’s hands and dry with a towel.
2. Shape nails with an emery board.
3. Remove cuticles.
4. Smoothen the natural nail surface.
5. Remove side cuticles and any remaining skin.
6. Apply a preparatory solution with a cellulose paper and let it dry.

Can I use regular nail polish on PolyGel nails?

You can absolutely use either gel or traditional polish over top of PolyGel. If you want the flexibility of making regular colour changes, opt for traditional polish. After your PolyGel application, apply a layer of Top it Off Top Coat BEFORE applying two coats of your favourite nail polish.

Can I put a Gel topcoat over regular nail polish?

You should NEVER use a Gel Topcoat over regular polish, here’s why. It takes regular polish a whole 24hours to dry completely; through and through. Now, Gel polish when it has been cured under the UV/LED light, for 30-60secs depending what formulation you use, it’s compared to plastic.

How do you do a professional manicure at home?

How to Give Yourself a Manicure at Home

1. Step 1: Essential tools.
2. Step 2: Remove any previously applied nail polish.
3. Step 3: Shape nails.
4. Step 4: Soak away.
5. Step 5: Apply callous/cuticle remover.
6. Step 6: Remove excess cuticle and callouses around the nail.
7. Step 7: Moisturize.
8. Step 8: Prep for polish.

Why are my Polygel nails popping off?

Polygel nails aren’t supposed to fall off without filing. If your poly gel nail is popping from the back, then it’s due to the lack of nail prep or improper application. Make sure your nails are free of water and oil. However, it’s possible that you simply have super soft nails.

Can I use gel top coat without UV light?

While only an LED lamp can cure your polish as quickly and effectively as a UV light, using a non-UV gel polish, applying a drying agent, or soaking your nails in ice water could work as well.