How to Use Gelly Tips
Do you love a gorgeous nail extension, but hate the hassle of traditional acrylic nails? Need something that's easier, faster and all-around fantastic? Then you will fall in love with Kiara Sky's pre-shaped, soak-off Gelly Tips!
Our revolutionary new system of Kiara Sky Soak-Off Gelly Tips are the easiest nail extension at your fingertips. These gel extension tips are made out of soft gel, and are lightweight, strong, and are perfectly sculpted in five gorgeous shapes! Not to mention, these little babies also last up to 3 weeks without chipping or lifting. That’s right, forget the emergency nail appointment right after you chip a nail; you definitely won’t be having that problem with Gelly Tips. A nail enthusiast's dream come true!
You’ll certainly have heads turning with the fabulous looks you will create. Using the Gelly Tips Kit and the Beyond Pro mini Flash Cure LED Lamp, you’ll be ready to begin your application.
Have a favorite nail shape? You can choose from 5 ready-made nail shapes, Medium Coffin, Long Coffin, Medium Almond, Medium Stiletto, and Medium Square. Simply pick your preferred shape for your Kiara Sky Gelly Tips Starter kit, and you'll be well on your way to fabulous nails.
Curious about how to start your Gelly Tips application? You're in luck! This post is all about how to apply you perfectly-shaped tips from start to finish using all the essentials in our Gelly Tips Kit! Let's get started!
PREP
As always, make sure that you start off with clean, sanitized hands and nails. Then you can begin prepping the nails by pushing back the cuticles and removing the shine from the nail bed using a file. Be sure to focus on the cuticle and edge of the nails during this step!
Apply PREP to the nail
Long-lasting nails start with a great base. Apply one coat of Kiara Sky's PREP that comes with your Gelly Tips Kit to dehydrate your nails and remove any oils; this will get them ready to apply your new perfectly-shaped nail tips!
Apply PRIMER to the nail
Next up, its Prime-Time! Primer is an essential step to a long-lasting Gelly set! Apply one coat of the Gelly Tips PRIMER to your natural nails. This product will help bond your natural nail to the tip to make sure your nail-tips stay on as long as possible!
Prepare the Gelly Tips!
Go ahead and size your Gelly tips to your nail beds for a perfect fit. Here we are using the medium coffin-shaped tips. Use an e-file to lightly remove the shine from the inside of the Gelly Tip that will come in contact with your natural nail. (We recommend using our Beyond Pro Portable Nail Drill and our Typhoon Medium Drill Bit for this step!)
Having trouble sizing your tips to your nail bed? Not to worry, a tiny bit of patience here can go a long way. Although our Gelly Tips are gorgeously sculpted, our hands come in all shapes and sizes! Simply file at the edges of your Gelly Tip extension that will come in contact with your cuticle to make sure that the fit of your tip is just right!
Apply a thin layer of BUILDER
Then you can grab the BUILDER gel and apply a thin layer on your natural nails.The builder gel is what will keep your nails on for up to 3 weeks! It is also super easy to remove with acetone!.
Cure nails for 30 seconds
After applying the BUILDER gel, cure your nails for 30 seconds using the Flash Cure Mini LED lamp that comes with your Gelly Tips Kit! If you want this process to be a tad quicker, you can also use your full-size Kiara Sky Beyond Pro lamp to cure all 5 fingers at once!
Apply BUILDER under the Gelly Tip.
Next, use the same BUILDER gel and apply it under the Gelly Tip. Make sure to apply this gel only to the area of the tip that will come in contact with your natural nail.
To apply the nail extension, simply press the Gelly Tip on the natural nail with your thumb from the cuticle to the free edge firmly, making sure to remove any air bubbles! We want to make sure you get the longest-wear possible out of your fabulous tips as bubbles underneath your Gelly Tip could cause it to pop right off in a few days time, so be sure to get rid of any pesky bubbles before proceeding onto the next step!
Cure nails for 10 seconds
Now, cure your nails for 10 seconds! You can do this by pressing your alternate thumb over the nail which you just applied your tip to secure it and then curing using your Beyond Pro Flash Cure Mini Lamp!
Unlike other competing flash cure lamps on the market right now, ours is freestanding in a super easy-to-use C shape that provides hands free flash curing at your fingertips! The Flash Cure Mini is perfect for salon use and a revolutionary product for those who enjoy doing their own manicures, whether Gelly Tips applications or stylish gel polish looks! The Kiara Sky Beyond Pro Flash Cure Mini is bound to become your new best friend!
Remove thumb and cure for 30 more seconds
Remove your thumb and cure your nail for an additional 30 seconds to make sure the sides and edges of your Gelly Tip are fully cured.
Wasn't that so easy? Now that you've got your gorgeous Gelly Tips nail extensions applied, you're ready to get creative with your nail art and express yourself!
Apply your favorite KS Gel Polish!
Now that your beautiful Gelly Tips are secured to your nails, you can stop here or keep going and get creative! If you want to add color, remove the shine from the surface of your Gelly Tip with a hand-file. Once your nail tip is prepped, you can go in with two thin coats of your favorite Kiara Sky Gel Polish and cure for 30 seconds each.
To finish off this gorgeous nail look, seal and protect your mani by applying the Gelly Top Coat and curing for 60 seconds.
Now you’re all finished with your Gelly Tips manicure! These tips are such a huge time-saver when compared to traditional nail methods and they soak-off for quick & damage-free removal.
Unleash your creativity with the Kiara Sky Gelly Tips kit and create endless looks that showcase how incredible you are, bestie!
WRITTEN BY TAYLYN COGSWELL