• What I use to do my own Gel-X Nails at Home • Disclaimer: While I have done extensive research on the best ways to perform with Gel-X, I am not a licensed nail professional. What works for me may not work for you and vice-versa. •Nail prep: First I measure each Gel-X nail tip to fit all 10 nails accordingly. I proceed by using an electric file to buff the inside of each tip. This will allow for the mail tip to adhere better and prevent lifting and breakage. I then file my nails using a hand file and follow by buffing the nail. I then apply a dehydrator to each nail bed. Following the dehydrator, I apply a nail primer to help prevent lifting. •Laying the foundation: After nail prep is complete, I have my flash curing light on hand and ready to be put to use. I proceed by applying a thick dot of nail foundation gel to the Gel-X tip. Some people apply the foundation gel to their natural nail or spread the gel out before curing, but I personally don’t. I then lay the nail tip on my natural nail starting near the cuticle and pushing the gel down the natural nail. DO NOT MOVE THE NAIL TIP AFTER FOUNDATION IS APPLIED! If you move the tip you will create bubbles in the foundation, which you want to avoid to prevent premature lifting. I then flash cure the nail for 1 minute to ensure the gel completely cures. If you do not cure a nail completely before moving on, you can have an allergic reaction. Repeat steps on all 10 nails, then cure entire hand in mail lamp for 60 seconds. •Designing: This is the fun part! You can file the nail tip before applying color and designs, but I personally don’t and it never chips. Paint and design your nails as you please. I love adding rhinestones and charms using rhinestone glue! Cure every nail accordingly as you paint. Once your design is complete, finish with a top coat! LTKbeauty LTKFind LTKstyletip