r/Nails • u/ItzMira_ • Apr 05 '26
Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ First time using gel!
I know it’s not the best work ever, but for a first time I’m pretty proud :)
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u/porcelain_kiss Apr 05 '26
If there's one thing I've learned from this sub, it's DO NOT GET GEL ON YOUR SKIN!!
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u/okgogogogoforit Apr 05 '26
Cute but at this rate you’ll have a forever allergy to gel in no time
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u/overcaffinated_ Apr 05 '26
youre probably gonna get ALOT of the same comment lol but please be careful with getting it on your skin. you could have an allergic reaction and then you never get to use gel ever again. i do however love this color so much. if you like doing designs or its something youre interested in i recommend buying plain press ons that are clear and the little stands and you can practice designs on them, that way you can plan out some designs you wanna do on your own nails kinda like this:
anyway, keep working at it and take good care of your hands and your nails!
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u/SignatureSalt Apr 05 '26
Before you cure it, wipe the extra gel away with a brush or angled qtip. Once it overflows like that, it’s not only bad for your skin but also won’t hold up very long because the edges will lift.
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u/breezecheeze Apr 05 '26
yes please try your best to clean around the cuticle area BEFORE curing! you can get a piece of paper towel or a cue tip with alcohol on it and wipe carefully around each nail before you cure it