Everything You Need to Know About Nail Prep: The Ultimate Guide to Better Gel Polish Adhesion
Looking for a way to make your gel polish stick even better? Nail prep is the solution! Read all the answers to your questions about Nail prep and prepping your nails here.
What is Nail Prep?
Nail Prep, also known as nail degreaser, is an important first step when applying gel polish or artificial nails. Nail Prep is designed to temporarily remove moisture from your nail and remove the natural oils from your nails, so that the gel polish or artificial nails adhere better and last longer.
What is Nail Prep for?
The main purpose of Nail Prep is to create a clean nail surface that is free of oil, dirt, and moisture. These factors can prevent gel polish from adhering properly, making it more likely to chip or fall off. By using Nail Prep, you maximize the adhesion of your gel polish and artificial nails, making them look better for longer.
Is Nail Prep Necessary?
Although Nail Prep is not a mandatory step, we highly recommend it for long-lasting enjoyment of your gel polish manicure. Nail Prep ensures that your nails are completely clean, degreased and moisture-free, which improves the adhesion of the gel polish. If you want to enjoy beautiful nails that last longer, Nail Prep is definitely worth it.
What comes first: Primer or Nail Prep?
A common question is whether to apply a primer or Nail Prep first. The main difference between the two products is their purpose. Nail Prep is designed to degrease, dehydrate and prepare the nail surface for gel polish application, while primer is usually used when applying artificial nails to improve adhesion.
If you are only using gel polish, Nail Prep is sufficient. Apply it to clean nails before applying gel polish.
How do you prep your nails?
Applying Nail Prep is simple and only takes a few steps:
Step 1: Remove any old gel polish
Step 2: File your nails to the desired shape and length.
Step 3: Push back your cuticles a little with a cuticle stick.
Step 4: Clean your nail thoroughly, free of dust and dirt.
Step 5: Apply the nail prep very thinly with the brush. Let the Nail Prep dry for about 30 seconds before you continue with the base coat and the rest of your gel polish routine.
Conclusion:
Nail Prep is an essential step in your gel polish routine if you want to enjoy your gel polish nails for a long time. By properly preparing your nails with Nail Prep, you remove excess oils, dirt and moisture, which allows your gel polish to adhere better and last longer. What color are you going to paint your nails now?
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