How to Get Started with At Home Gel Nails

Gel nails are a great option for redheads who want to keep their natural nail length and shape but need something more durable than traditional nail polish. Getting gel nails in the salon can add up, so we did some digging into what you need to start doing gel nails at home.

Why gel instead of regular polish?

There are a number of reasons to opt for gel nails. Not only are they more durable for breakage, but gel nails are also chip resistant and usually last about 2-3 weeks. Gel nails can also be more cost-effective because they last longer. At-home gel nails are even more budget-friendly because once you buy the tools, it’s free each time you do your nails.

How to get started:

When doing gel nails at home there are a few things that you will need:

UV light
UV light gloves to keep skin safe
Strong nail file
Base coat
Top coat
Gel polish colors
Acetone for removal

If you want to get all the essentials you can try at all in one at-home gel kit like the Morovan Poly Gel Nail Kit for Nails but make sure you purchase a UV glove set too. The gloves with the rating of UPF 50+ and are certified to block 99% UV effectively. This prevents the nail lamp from damaging your redhead sensitive skin and is essential to the process.