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    Default Gel nails over natural nail

    Can this be done? Can they just apply gel nail stuff on your natural nail? I hate French acrylics but like the manicured look they have.

    I've read a few sites that say the gel that is a real gel is a liquid form with no odor and only dries in UV light. Most nail salons give you the acrylic tip then the acrylic mix then paint the gel over it to give it that gel look.

    Does anyone know if I can do this to my natural nail?
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    Default Re: Gel nails over natural nail

    sure, why not? The gel is painted over the acrylic because gel is not strong enough alone to support those super long dragon talons that can be achieved with acrylics. I'm pretty sure anyhow.

    People with just gels usually have very short tips on.


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    Default Re: Gel nails over natural nail

    I have acryllic with gel over it on top of my real nail. There is no fake tip. But the girl who does my nails says there is another type of gel that can be used without acryllic. She just said she can't control it as well to do the french manicure like I like with the acryllic.

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    Default Re: Gel nails over natural nail

    I used to get gel over my natural nails. I'm plan on doing it again, my nails grow super long then start breaking ! It's nerve racking. Unfortunately the salon in my hotel charges $70 which is crazy IMO, as soon as I find a cheaper place that's clean I'm going to get them done.
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    Default Re: Gel nails over natural nail

    How strong are your natural nails? If they're pretty strong then you can get gel put on your nails and not use a tip. My nails are super strong so I can get them really long while only having gel on top. They are prone to breaking more so I just am really careful. My nail lady doesn't charge me any extra to do it.

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