10 Tips and Tricks for Gel Polish Beginners

10 Tips and Tricks for Gel Polish Beginners

Affiliate Links DIY gel nails are amazing and in my mind, gel is definitely the best nail polish. But, if you are new to gel polish you may encounter a few problems and think gel polish just isn’t for you. Gel polish application and removal can be a bit tricky, but I promise that the… Read More

Gel Polish F.A.Q.

Gel Polish F.A.Q.

If you have any questions about gel polish, this is the place to be. Hopefully this post addresses any questions you have. If your question is still not answered after reading this post, then please email me at kirstylee@whatthegelnails.com or message me on facebook. I plan to update this post as I get asked more… Read More

Gel Polish Removal Tips and Tricks

Gel Polish Removal Tips and Tricks

Affiliate Links In my opinion, gel polish is the best nail polish! It lasts 2 weeks with high shine and very little (if any) wear and tear. Buuuut, gel polish removal is a beast. It’s definitely worth it to me, but having to soak my nails for 15-20 minutes can definitely be annoying. If you… Read More

How Do You Take Off Gel Nail Polish

How Do You Take Off Gel Nail Polish

Affiliate Links Gel polish manicures are amazing, but the removal is a bit of a process. I find it to be a necessary evil; however, since gel polish is the absolute best nail polish! How do you remove gel polish? Well, first you need a whole lot of acetone, but if you do it right… Read More

How To Do Gel Nails At Home

How To Do Gel Nails At Home

Affiliate Links If you are new to gel polish, the first thing you need is a step by step tutorial for a gel polish manicure. Once you get the method down, gel polish is basically the greatest thing since sliced bread, but there are some steps that are a lot different than regular nail polish.… Read More

My Top 10 Favorite IBD Gel Polish Colors

My Top 10 Favorite IBD Gel Polish Colors

Affiliate Links I thought it would be fun to do a post with my favorite gel polish colors. Sometimes it seems like I can’t get enough colors, but I do frequently go back to my favorites. I had an extremely difficult time choosing ONLY 10 colors, so at the bottom I have 5 honorable mention… Read More

Nail Mates for Gel Polish Removal

Nail Mates for Gel Polish Removal

Affiliate Links Okay, there is no better way to start this post than by saying that Nail Mates are the greatest! So, what are Nail Mates? They are simply a gel polish removal system that is easier, more efficient, and far more attractive than the foil method. I first heard about Nail Mates a few… Read More

Top 10 Tools for Doing Gel Polish At Home

Top 10 Tools for Doing Gel Polish At Home

Affiliate Links If you want to get into doing gel polish at home, it can get overwhelming pretty quickly. In this post I’ve outlined all the tools you will need for an awesome gel polish manicure at home. You really need a few tools and you can always get started with a kit. Links to… Read More

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Hi, I'm Kirstylee. I'm a wife, mom, and lover of all things gel polish. I started this blog to share my knowledge and make new friends. :)