Can I Shellac my nails at home?

Apply a thin Layer of Scorch Shellac Base Coat to each nail, starting at the cuticle and painting to the tip in even strokes. Make sure that you coat the tip of the nail all the way to the tip of the nail. Continue until all the nails have an even base coat. Do not go right to the very edge of the nail.

Can I do my own Shellac at home?

Shellac is not like other nail finishes, that’s true. But if you can polish your nails, you can learn to do DIY shellac like a professional. It is not any harder to use than regular nail polish, but it does require a UV or LED nail lamp.

Is there a difference between Shellac and gel?

Essentially gel nails use a semi-permanent gel to color your nails, whereas shellac nails use semi-permanent polish. There are also nearly triple the number of color options for gel nails as there are for shellac nails, but there are still plenty of shades to choose from for either.

Is it worth doing gel nails at home?

Doing gel nails at home is indeed beneficial in the following ways: It’s cost-effective. When doing gel nails at home, you only need to worry about the cost of buying products and equipment rather than the additional service cost. It’s time-saving.

What do you wipe shellac with at the end?

Wipe clean the nail with lint-free nail wipe soaked with 99% Alcohol. It has to be 99% Alcohol. If less than 99% it won’t show the full shine. After wiping, the polish should be dry, hard and not tacky.

How can I do gel nails without a UV light?

What Can You Use Instead of a UV Light For Nails?

  1. Use Non-UV Gel Polish. If you’re avoiding UV rays, consider using gel polishes that don’t require UV light.
  2. Create an Ice Water Bath.
  3. Apply Cooking Spray.
  4. Sit Under the Sun.
  5. Opt for a Thinner Coat.
  6. Use a Quick-Drying Nail Polish Spray.