DIY Salon Manicure at Home! Follow my steps for 10+ days of chip free wear with regular nail polish. I ditched the gel polish a couple of years ago, and my nails are the strongest and longest they have ever been. If I’m going to take the time to do my own nails, it’s important to me that they stay nice for several days. This method is better than any salon I’ve been to & it saves me over $1,000 a year!
STEP 1 – Remove old polish, file nails to desired shape, buff lightly & trim cuticles
STEP 2 – Apply Seche Clear Base Coat. Be sure to cap free edge of every nail. Let dry 1 minute
STEP 3 – Apply Gelous Base Coat. Be sure to cap free edge of every nail. Let dry 3 minutes
STEP 4 – Apply 1 layer of nail polish. Be sure to cap free edge of every nail. Let dry 3 minutes
STEP 5 – REPEAT STEP 3: Apply Gelous Base Coat. Be sure to cap free edge of every nail. Let dry 3 minutes
STEP 6 – REPEAT STEP 4: Apply 1 layer of nail polish. Be sure to cap free edge of every nail. Let dry 3 minutes
STEP 6 – Apply Seche Vive Top Coat. Be sure to cap free edge of every nail. Let dry 8 minutes
STEP 7 – REPEAT STEP 6: Apply Seche Vive Top Coat. Be sure to cap free edge of every nail. Let dry 8 minutes
STEP 8 – Apply Cuticle Oil & you’re all done! Enjoy 10+ days of chip free wear!