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Lifestyle expert Amy Goodman has already taught us how to remove a gel manicure at home, so thankfully our nails are looking healthy (if bare).

You lot're probably missing the feeling of existence pampered at the nail salon correct about at present, though, so Amy has the next best thing. She's showing y'all how to exercise your ain gel-like manicure while you're staying home — like a pro.

Picket her demonstrate in the video to a higher place and get the stride-by-footstep below.

WHAT Y'all NEED TO DO GEL NAILS AT HOME:

  • Essential oil (to create a spa-like atmosphere ?)
  • Nail file
  • Smash clippers
  • Cuticle oil
  • Cuticle pusher
  • Gel boom shine*

*Amy used an essie Gel Couture Nail Polish Kit to achieve a gel-like terminate, but Deborah Lippmann, OPI and Sally Hansen likewise make like products. If you'd rather try a true gel manicure, check out ET'southward guide to the best UV-LED Gel Smash Kits for At-Dwelling house Manicures.

HOW TO DO GEL NAILS AT HOME:

  1. Clip nails.
  2. File and shape nails using a nail file.
  3. Dab cuticle oil on each cuticle and rub in.
  4. Use a cuticle pusher to gently push cuticles back. ("This gives you more room on the nail bed to actually paint," Amy says.)
  5. Using a cotton ball, speedily glide smash polish remover over each nail to get rid of any excess cuticle oil.
  6. Smooth down the acme of each blast with a buffing block — start light and motility upwardly to medium if you lot need information technology. (If you don't accept a buffing block, yous can utilise a boom file very gently to reach the aforementioned matte look, Amy adds.)
  7. Utilize 2 coats of color base, then one height coat.

Pro Tip: You should disinfect your cuticle pusher after every use, Amy says.

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