DIY French tips with Gel overlay

Apologize for the lack of post! For those wondering where i been hiding i have been busy working. I' am working full time so it makes it hard for me to update and make tutorials. I guess updating once a while is better than not updating at all!

I've been into doing my nails a lot lately and i' ve been experimenting with DIY acrylic as well as Gel nails. I much prefer Gel over acrylics because its much easier to work with, doesn't stink, mess free and its really quick to do. I was getting tired of filing down my nails with the acrylic because i don't have an electric drill, and plus i kept stuffin up the acrylic! I need to play around with it more i think.

If you are considering to DIY i suggest starting off with the Gel kit first because its easier to work with. But i think i will do Gel from now on i just like the look and feel of gel nails instead of acrylic. The good thing is you don't need to apply top toat because the gel overlay gives a nice glossy finish and shine.

I didn't use the tips in the kit because i already bought my own tips from a nail salon. If you want to purchase your own you can get it from any nail warehouse from either Springvale, Noble Park and i believe there is a few shops in Footscray.

I purchased the Manicare gel nail system kit from Kmart for $20. You can also get it from Terry white chemist, BIG W etc but Kmart was having a sale the orginal price is normally $25-$29. I' ve had no luck with the kits today i kept running back to the TWICE to exchange it because the Gel overlay had dried out! If you are considering purchasing the kit i recommend you checking the Gel overlay first, or keep your receipt if you need a exchange!

The kit will probably last 5 applications but depending on how many coats you apply each time. The only think i don't like is i don't think they sell the gel overlay and gel activator separately. So you might need to repurchase the whole kit! EDIT: yes they do!

I'' am LOVING the convience of the whole DIY gel nails! I belieive Gel doesn't dry on its own so you need a UV lamp. I don't want to go out having to purchase all these equipments unless i' am considering doing my nails often. But this set doesn't require any UV lamp at all! The gel activator i believe is used to 'activate' the gel for it to dry.

Overall, i love this kit i would rate it 5/5. For $20 can't complain and the end results look pretty damn good! Now all i need to do it put it to the test and see how long it lasts for!

Check it out on the website HERE!!!

Left hand:
I'am surprised my left looks better than my right considering I'm a lefty!

Right hand:Manicare Gel nail kit:
The kit contains french tips, nail glue, orange stick, gel overaly, gel activator, tip blender/brush cleaner, extra nail brush, nail file and instruction leaflet.

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