Why Your Gel Nails Keep Lifting at the Cuticle (7 Prep Mistakes to Fix)
If your gel manicure lifts at the cuticle within days, your prep — not your polish — is the problem. Here are the 7 mistakes I kept making and exactly how I fixed each one.
If your gel manicure lifts at the cuticle within days, your prep — not your polish — is the problem. Here are the 7 mistakes I kept making and exactly how I fixed each one.
Short fingers aren’t the problem — the wrong nail shape is. Oval and almond shapes elongate instantly; here’s how to file them yourself at home.
Bubbles in nail polish come from technique, not bad luck — thick coats, shaking the bottle, and heat are the usual suspects. Here’s how I tested and fixed each one.
Bumpy dip powder happens to everyone — usually too much base liquid or uneven dipping. Here’s the exact rescue routine I use to smooth them out at home.