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If you like the durability of gel nail polish but want the variety of colors to choose from, you may be wondering if you can mix the two. Fortunately, if you are careful and patient, it is possible! To simply combine the two paints, you’ll apply plain paint first, then apply gel polish on top when the base coat has dried. To increase durability, you can make a “sandwich” by brushing a coat of regular paint between 2 coats of gel polish.
Steps
Apply gel polish on top of regular paint
- Apply multiple coats of paint for a darker or opaque color. However, do not apply the paint too thick, or the gel polish will not adhere firmly.
- Apply polish to the end of the nail but don’t go below the free edge.
- The minimum time for the paint to dry is 4-6 hours. It’s best to wait 24 hours.
- Drying time may take longer if you apply multiple coats of paint.
- If the paint is not completely dry, the gel may come off. The nail polish will shrink or crack underneath the gel polish once you finish curing the gel polish. [3] X Research Sources
- If the gel polish gets on the skin or cuticle, be sure to wipe it off before curing the gel. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to scrape off afterwards!
- See label on gel polish bottle for curing time. Usually you need to cure 30 seconds under LED lamp, or 2 minutes under UV lamp. [8] X Research Sources
- You can buy gel polish curing lights online, at a supermarket, or at a cosmetic store.
Warning: Using LED or UV curing lamps can expose the skin to high UV radiation, leading to skin damage over time. If you regularly do gel nails, protect your hands with broad-spectrum sunscreen or wear UV-resistant manicure gloves. [7] X Research Sources
- Avoid using cotton swabs to remove makeup as it leaves lint on the nails.
- If possible, use a towel for each nail. Using the same towel on multiple nails will fade the gel polish.
- If the cuticle feels dry, wait 1-2 minutes for the alcohol to dry and apply some cuticle oil on it. [10] X Research Source
Using the “sandwich” layering technique
- Be careful not to over-file to avoid injury.
- If you are using a file instead of a block file, choose a file with a very smooth roughness. Rub the file back and forth a few times on your nails gently to avoid injuring the nail.
- If you like, you can use a disposable alcohol wipe, like the one in a first aid kit.
- Don’t use cotton wool to remove makeup as it can leave lint on your nails.
- Be careful not to let the gel stick to the cuticle as it will make the base coat easier to peel off. [15] X Research Source
- If you are concerned about UV exposure, apply sunscreen or wear manicure gloves to protect your hands.
- You can also use disposable alcohol wipes.
- If you apply the paint too thick, the gel coating will not adhere firmly.
- Apply paint to the end of the nail but do not cover below the free edge to avoid peeling paint. [19] X Research Source
- If you are using quick drying paint, you can apply the gel coat after 15-20 minutes. [21] X Research Source
- Covering the edge of the nail gel will help lock the normal polish inside and prevent it from peeling.
- Usually you need to cure 30 seconds under LED lamp, or 2 minutes under UV lamp.
- Apply some cuticle oil for moisture if desired. Wait at least one minute after wiping off the adhesive to avoid smearing the gel on top. [25] X Research Sources
Things you need
- File block
- Lint-free alcohol wipes
- Isopropyl alcohol 91%
- Gel polish as a base
- Regular nail polish
- Face gel polish
- UV or LED curing lamp
Advice
- Before applying nail polish, trim and file nails to desired length and shape. If you try to shape the nail after it has been applied, the paint will be damaged.
This article is co-authored by wikiHow writer Kyle Hall. Kyle Hall works on the content team at wikiHow. He helps manage the team of editors and creates content for many of wikiHow’s projects. Kyle is constantly looking for new ways to improve the quality of wikiHow’s content, making articles more useful and engaging for readers. He graduated from Eckerd University in 2015 with a major in political science.
There are 15 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 4,388 times.
If you like the durability of gel nail polish but want the variety of colors to choose from, you may be wondering if you can mix the two. Fortunately, if you are careful and patient, it is possible! To simply combine the two paints, you’ll apply plain paint first, then apply gel polish on top when the base coat has dried. To increase durability, you can make a “sandwich” by brushing a coat of regular paint between 2 coats of gel polish.
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