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Enter: the Gel-X overlay method. In a video that has now been viewed over three million times, Connie Wi explains how to prepare your Gel-X nail extensions for proper application while revealing ...

The first time I peeled off a gel manicure at home, I was horrified. What started as a flawless, glossy set of nails quickly ...

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Polygel, a gel-acrylic hybrid that has some serious ... It’s also fantastic as an overlay on natural nails.” While polygel nails can typically last anywhere from three to four weeks depending ...

It is, essentially, an in-salon, soak-off, gel-based product that 'overlays' the natural nail with a tough coating, creating a protective shell that can last upwards of four weeks. "The BIAB ...

I decided to start over with my natural nails and have them cut a bit shorter. I enjoyed the manicure process. I opted for the Japanese gel overlay on short natural nails with a simple design add-on.

💫Who it's best for: “There’s no such thing as a natural stiletto nail, since they’ll break too easily in this shape,” says Miss Pop. Choi recommends getting gel overlays versus acrylics ...

Frosted cranberry: The soft glow of magenta with a light icy overlay hints at the ... to influence the art of nail design. Northern lights: Using cat-eye gel, this design replicates the stunning ...

Oprah) by the pain of a gel nail heat spike and are seeking answers ... especially with builder gels or overlays. Flash cure – pop your hand in the lamp for just a couple of seconds, pull ...