A step-by-step guide on using polygel

What is polygel?

Polygel can be described as a hybrid nail polish. It was initially formulated for professional nail technicians. Even though there are home kits on the market today, poly gel was not designed to be for the average everyday consumer. Yet, the manufacturers of this formula have released polgel with all of its high quality aspects as the ideal acrylic and gel nails set. Simply put, this kit is perfect for anyone who wants a set of nails that has been enhanced with both clear gel and acrylic powder.

Advantages of polygel

For anyone who is interested in trying out polygel in the privacy of their home, you will find that polygel has many great advantages. First of all, polygel was created by gelish specialists in a manner that seamlessly combines both acrylic and gel. It is considered to be a revolutionary product that gives the user the benefit of both. For instance, when it is applied on the nails, the gel is applied as a treatment on the base layer. And then the polish is used as the top layer. When each of these layers is complete, the ending nail is not only strong but flexible. Here are a few other advantages that many nail technicians and the average consumers will also look forward to.

• The scent of the formula is not offensive but is pleasant

• Nails are put under an LED light that is harmless so that it cures fast

• Nails are not only very light but also comfortable for people to wear

• These nails are not difficult to remove instead they can be filed off with your nail file and buffer very easily

What you will need for applying polygel?

If you decide to buy polygel for your nails, you will need a combination of both gel and acrylic products. Here is a list of things that you will need to secure.

• Polygel acrylic nail brush: This brush looks similar to the traditional brush that is used for acrylic nails. However, the bristles for the polygel nail are shorter in length and much stiffer so the formation of the thick polygel is a lot easier to do.

• Both the top coat and base nails are gel-based. So, they are essential and not a luxury.

• You will need polygel colors for your colors.

• Nail dehydrator and pH balanced solution to prep the surface of your nails prior to applying polygel.

• Nail files, emery boards and nail buffers.

• Small spatulas to assist with transferring polygel from the containers until the surface of the nails.

• Polygel creates nail solutions for clean-ups.

• UV-LED nail lamp to cure the nails

A step-by-step guide on using polygel

You may be surprised to know how easy it is to apply polygel to your nails. Though the results are amazing, it is a relatively simple process, especially because these are very attractive durable manicures. Actually, the polygel manicure can be used for the novice, even people who have never had previous experience with putting on nails.

First of all, you need to know that there are 4 ways to apply the polygel nails. They are listed for you below.

1. Apply Nail Tips

2. Use Plastic Dual Forms - the simplest way to start for beginners

3. Use Paper Nail Forms – gives you an opportunity to customize your nails to the exact form and shape

4. Apply polygel onto your natural nails – use this method like painting on nail polish

Now that you know that there are at least 4 different ways to apply polygel nails, here are the steps that you would use for the most simplest option. For instance, there is no buffing or sculpting to the process and it naturally comes out smooth when performed correctly.

How to apply dual forms ?

1. Prep your nails by pushing back and aligning the cuticles of your nails with medium grit nail file

2. Clean your nails and then wipe them down with acetone or pure alcohol.

3. After drying, apply your nail primer.

4. Apply the gel base coat and then wait 60 to cure the nails. .

5. After nail prep, apply the Polygel on each nail (i.e. by nail size) - use dual forms.

6. Add polygel in the middle (i.e. use the bead application process)

7. Wet the brush with your slip solution

8. Use your brush to spread out the Polygel (inside of your dual forms)

9. Press your dual form onto each of the nails

10. Cure each of your nails for 60 sec under the UV Led Lamp.

11. Remove dual forms and then wipe each of the nails down with rubbing alcohol. (i.e. get rid of sticky solutions left back.

12. File and shape