I love getting my nails done as much as the next person—from a structured gel mani to the TikTok-famous Russian manicure, I'm down to try anything. That's the fun part. The not-so-fun part? Depending ...

Apply a thin layer of your chosen color of gel nail polish, starting from the base of the nail and sweeping up toward the tip ...

Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover, $3.69 For the best application of gel polish ... your nails after every coat for at least 60-90 seconds or longer, depending on what UV machine you buy.