DIY Gel Polish
For my major project, I have decided to learn how to use and apply gel polish. I typically get my nails painted at a salon with gel polish every 2-3 weeks, so this will be a fun way to save money and explore my own creativity. To learn this skill, I plan to explore multiple platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, Pinterest, and Reddit. They all seem to offer beginner-style tutorials.
I found this Reddit post that provided me with insight on what a beginner would need to purchase (I found that Amazon had beginner kits available with all of this equipment and supplies) and I am patiently waiting for it to arrive!
My first goal in this journey will be to simply master applying gel polish so that it does not chip or peel. Eventually, I am hoping to be able to learn how to do more artistic effects and designs (i.e. cat-eye, marble, and blooming patterns).
If anyone has any experience with this, Iād love to hear about it!
What a great idea! I am looking forward to following your learning journey!
What a good idea! and a money saver! Maybe you can start your own little side hustle if you get really good at it! You Never know where it could lead you.
Great choice, I am looking forward to learning something new and different through your learning journey.
Great idea, and I agree with Shasta on the money saver! Can’t wait to hear how it’s going, and how the non-dominant paint job looked compare to the other š Best of luck!
I love this project! I also get my nails done every 3 weeks. I wish I had steady hands so I could learn to apply it to myself. I did it a couple times and my nails looked like a topographical map of a mountain range! Good luck on this journey! I hope you get to learn some neat techniques!