How to apply gel nail polish

1. Gather your kit together: nail polish remover, manicure set, gel base and top coat, gel cleanser, UV or LED lamp (depending on the brand you use) and gel colour polish

2. Use nail varnish remover to get rid of any previous nail polish

3. Use a cuticle softener to loosen the cuticles before carefully trimming them

4. Shape and trim the nail to the desired length and shape

5. Gently buff the nails to bring out their natural shine and prepare them for polish

6. Wash and dry your hands

7. Now apply one coat of base polish

8. Cure under the LED or UV lamp, following brand guidelines

9. Apply the colour polish and cure

10. Repeat

11. Wipe the nails with gel cleanser

12. Finish with a final coat of gel top coat and again cure under the LED or UV lamp, following brand guidelines

13. Voila