Nails • 5 min read
Nail Prep: The Base of Every Great Set
The prep steps that prevent lifting and double the life of your gel.
Lifting doesn't start with the gel — it starts with prep. Begin by gently removing dead cuticle with a low-speed e-file, never touching living skin.
Wipe the plate with a dehydrator, then apply primer in a very thin layer, focusing on the free edge.
Your first gel layer should be almost translucent — a bonding layer, not a building layer.