APPLYING POLYGEL
Polygel is a fantastic product to create beautiful and strong nails. Polygel is a hybrid between gel and acrylic, which gives it the strength of acrylic and the flexibility of gel. In this instructional blog, we offer you an extra detailed step-by-step guide on how to apply and remove Polygel.
STEP 1: Nail Preparation
When applying polygel, proper preparation of the nails is very important. Therefore, treat your nails as you would when applying gel polish. File the nails where necessary with a good nail file, gently push back the cuticles, and remove the shine layer with the file.
STEP 2: Applying base coat
Apply Basecoat - Apply a thin layer of base coating to your nails and cure under a LED lamp for 60 seconds. Base coating ensures that the polygel adheres better to your nails.
STEP 3/4: Polygel 'sandwiching'
Applying polygel is also called the sandwich technique because the polygel sits between your natural nail and the nail tip like a sandwich. There are 2 methods, but we recommend the following because it gives you better distribution and the least chance of any bubbles.
METHOD 1 - see video at the bottom of the page
Squeeze a bit of polygel the size of a pea (depending on your own nail size) from the tube and gently press it onto your nail. Then take the nail tip and press it evenly over the polygel from the cuticles, so that the polygel shapes itself to the length of the nail tip. Now place the free supplied nail clamp over the tip to keep the tip in place.
TIP: Do not press too hard, as this can cause air to get underneath or push the gel outside the tip at the sides.
METHOD 2 - see video at the bottom of the page
Take a bit of polygel the size of a pea from the tube and place it in the nail tip. Dip the brush of the multitool in the slip solution and shape the polygel to the desired thickness and length. Make sure you do not apply the polygel too thinly/thickly and that the polygel at the cuticle side tapers nicely. Then place the nail tip on your nails and press gently, using the supplied nail clamp to keep the tip nicely in place.
STEP 5: Perfecting Polygel
Now that you have placed the tip, dip the brush in some slip solution and remove any excess polygel along the cuticle. You can also now further model the gel in the tip until you have reached the desired thickness and length.
STEP 6/7: Curing and removing the tip
If you are satisfied with the shape of your nails, let the polygel cure under a LED lamp for 60 seconds. Then gently lift the nail tip off your nail by gently moving it back and forth. Cure again without the tip for extra adhesion if necessary.
STEP 8: Finishing
Once the polygel is fully cured, you can further perfect the shape of your nails with the file. File gently and gradually in one direction until the desired shape is achieved. Do not file too hard to avoid damaging the nail. You can optionally buff the surface with a buffer since a topcoat for shine will be applied in the next step.
STEP 9: Finishing touch
Finally, apply a thin layer of topcoat to protect your nails and give them shine. The Top Coat also needs to be cured under the LED Lamp.
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REMOVE POLYGEL
Now that you know how to apply polygel, it's also important to know how to remove it. Below you will find a step-by-step plan with and without the removal set.
WITH THE REMOVAL SET:
Step 1: Prepare - First, gently file off the top layer of your Polygel.
Step 2: Create heat - Fill the black container with warm water (not boiling) and place the inner container with finger slots back.
Step 3: Acetone & cotton balls - Saturate the cotton balls with acetone and place them in each slot.
Step 4: Soak it off - Insert your fingers into the bowl and gently move them over the cotton balls. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
Step 5: Remove - Slide away the loosened residues with a cuticle pusher or file.
Step 6: Care - Finish with the Glamnails Cuticle Oil for healthy, hydrated nails.
WITHOUT THE REMOVAL SET:
Step 1: File the topcoat - Use a nail file to remove the topcoat. This allows the acetone to penetrate the polygel better.
Step 2: Soak the polygel - Soak a cotton pad in pure acetone and place it on your nail. Wrap your nail in aluminum foil and let it soak for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 3: Remove the polygel - After 10-15 minutes, you can remove the aluminum foil. Use the double-sided nail tool to push the softened polygel off your nails. Be careful and do not push too hard to avoid damaging the natural nail.
Step 4: File the nail - File off any remaining polygel and shape your nails as desired.
Apply petroleum jelly to the cuticles beforehand to protect them from the drying effect of the acetone. After the removal process, it is important to take good care of your nails with a rich cuticle oil to keep your nails in top condition.
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