How to Make Nail Wraps Last Longer with UV Gel

Take your nail wraps to the next level with the lasting shine and strength of UV gel polish. This guide shows you how to combine the ease of nail wraps with the professional finish of UV gel, creating beautiful nail art that lasts for weeks.

Why Combine Nail Wraps and UV Gel Top Coat?

Nail wraps offer quick and beautiful designs, but UV gel top coat adds a chip-resistant, glossy finish that extends their wear. This combination gives you the best of both worlds: effortless design and long-lasting, luminous results.

What You'll Need:

• Nail wraps
• Regular base coat
• UV gel base coat

• UV gel top coat

• UV or LED curing lamp

• Rubbing alcohol or gel cleanser

• Nail file and buffer

• Cuticle pusher

Step-by-Step Guide:   

1. Prep Your Nails: Remove old polish, gently push back cuticles, lightly buff the nail surface, and cleanse with an alcohol wipe or acetone.

2. Apply Regular Base Coat: Apply a thin layer of your regular base coat (if desired) and let it dry completely. For base coat recommendations, check out our blog: Compatible Base Coats for Nail Wraps 

    

3. Apply Nail Wraps: Follow the instructions for your chosen nail wraps. Trim and file any excess for a perfect fit.

4. Apply UV Gel Base Coat: Apply a thin layer of UV gel base coat over the nail wrap, avoiding the skin. Cure under your UV or LED lamp according to the manufacturer's instructions.

5. Apply UV Gel Top Coat: Seal the wrap and add a glossy finish with a layer of UV gel top coat. Cure under the lamp following the manufacturer's instructions.

6. Finishing Touches: After curing, use a lint-free wipe soaked in rubbing alcohol to remove any sticky residue. This will make the shine even better.

7. Moisturize: Apply cuticle oil to hydrate your nails and cuticles. Enjoy your beautiful, long-lasting nail art!

Recommended UV Gel Brands:

• Beetles: Known for high-quality gel products, Beetles offers excellent UV gel base and top coats for nail wraps.
• Modelones: Modelones provides reliable UV base and top coats that offer great protection and shine.
• AIMEILI: AIMEILI products are known for their longevity and glossy finish, making them ideal for sealing nail wraps.

Combining UV gel base and top coats with nail wraps is the key to achieving professional-looking nails that last up to two weeks. With this simple process and quality products, you can enjoy stunning, durable nail art.

Removing Nail Wraps with Gel Top Coat

Removing nail wraps that have UV gel top coat applied is easy. Here's how:

1. Lift a Corner: Use a manicure stick to carefully lift a corner of the nail wrap. This creates a small opening.

2. Apply Oil: Use a rubber or wooden cuticle pusher, apply cuticle oil or nail polish remover to the exposed adhesive and work it under the lifted edge.

3. Wait: Let the oil or nail polish remover sit for a minute or two. This helps loosen the adhesive.

4. Slide and Remove: Gently and slowly slide the manicure stick or cuticle pusher under the wrap. Add more oil or nail polish remover as you go. The wrap should come off easily.

5. More Oil if Needed: If the wrap doesn't come off easily, add more oil and wait a little longer. Don't force it!

6. Clean Up: Use a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) or acetone to remove any leftover stickiness.

7. Hydrate: Wash your hands with soap and water and apply cuticle oil on your nails and the skin around them to keep them moisturized.

Important Tip: Be patient! Never pull or scrape at the wrap. Always go slowly to avoid damaging your natural nails.