Hey guys,
Today, I'm going to show you how to achieve the perfect gel nails with out actual gel nail polish. Everyone wants gel nails because the last and look great. But gel nails are expensive, and a do it your self kit at home can cost a high of 80 dollars. Essie, has great nail polish that can turn out like gel if you do it correctly. Essie is a great brand. It plays on the pastels, which are in right now, neutrals, and even has brighter colors. so to achieve you perfect fake gel nails, just read the tutorial below.
I do two coats normally for all my nail polish, but they are just so thin you don't get the thickness that Essie gives you. That's why I love Essie; it is high quality nail polish. You can also add a fourth finger accent like Taylor did in her post. Have fun and don't forget to try them out and show all your friends!
<3 Ellie
P.S. Don't forget to comment below on what your favorite nail polish is. Below is a link to Pinterest on gel nail ideas.
Today, I'm going to show you how to achieve the perfect gel nails with out actual gel nail polish. Everyone wants gel nails because the last and look great. But gel nails are expensive, and a do it your self kit at home can cost a high of 80 dollars. Essie, has great nail polish that can turn out like gel if you do it correctly. Essie is a great brand. It plays on the pastels, which are in right now, neutrals, and even has brighter colors. so to achieve you perfect fake gel nails, just read the tutorial below.
- First you want to use nail polish remover to get any existing nail polish on your hands off.
- I don't like the smell of nail polish remover, so I always wash my hands after I use it. So wash your hands if you don't like it either :) Then apply some lovely smelling lotion to your hands.
- Next, I'm going to take one of my favorite Essie colors, spin the bottle, and apply the first layer on my hands.
- If you get some polish on your hands or around your nails, take a Q-tip and dip it in nail polish remover. Use it to clean up any area you want and it works perfectly.
- Once I'm done with the first hand, I go on to the next hand. I'm not the best at my other hand, but good enough. If you can't paint your nails with your non dominant hand, then ask a friend or a parent to help you.
- Apply another, thicker coat of nail polish to both hands.
- Once you are done with your other hand, your nails are pretty dry.
- Then take a clear top coat and viola, your done. The perfect fake gel nails!
I do two coats normally for all my nail polish, but they are just so thin you don't get the thickness that Essie gives you. That's why I love Essie; it is high quality nail polish. You can also add a fourth finger accent like Taylor did in her post. Have fun and don't forget to try them out and show all your friends!
<3 Ellie
P.S. Don't forget to comment below on what your favorite nail polish is. Below is a link to Pinterest on gel nail ideas.