Gel Nail Polish
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Gel Nail Polish style guide
The Gel Nail Polish Edit
Gel nail polish is a UV-cured colour that you apply like regular polish and harden under a nail lamp, giving a glossy finish. This page brings together gel polish in solid shades, glitter, cat eye, mirror and nude tones, plus base coats, top coats and builder gels, with prices from $9.99.
Picking your gel polish colours
Solid colours are the easiest place to begin, and the nude and neutral sets are a pretty match for any outfit. Glitter and reflective gels add sparkle for evenings, cat eye and mirror finishes give a metallic shimmer, and matte styles suit a softer, velvety look. Several listings are multi-colour sets, which is a good way to try a range of shades without buying bottle by bottle.
What you need to apply gel nail polish
Gel polish usually goes on in thin layers: a base coat, two coats of colour and a top coat, with each layer cured under a lamp. Many of the listings are labelled UV, soak-off or phototherapy gel, so check that you have a lamp that works with your choice. A few products here are builder or poly gels for nail extensions, and the page also carries separate primer, top coat and remover products to complete your kit.
Caring for your manicure
Prepare your nails by cleaning and lightly buffing the surface, and keep the polish off the skin around your nails. Remove it with a remover made for gel rather than peeling it off.
Gel Nail Polish FAQs
What is the difference between gel polish and regular nail polish?
Regular polish dries in the air, while gel polish stays liquid until you cure it under a lamp. That curing step is what hardens it into a glossy finish.
Do I need a lamp for gel nail polish?
Yes, UV-cured gels need a compatible nail lamp to harden. Check the description of each product for its curing requirements.
Can I use a base and top coat with any colour?
Base and top coats are made to go with gel colour, so it is a good idea to use gel versions of each. Several are available on this page.
Where can I buy gel nail polish with free shipping?
Right here: orders over $50 ship free within the United States, and you have 60 days to return anything that is not right.