HOW TO DO A GEL MANICURE AT HOME /// TARA THUESON

Aside from being a global pandemic, COVID-19 is wreaking havoc with my entire self-care routine! Thank goodness I know how to dye my own hair and my skin is taken care of with TULA.

And with nail salons closing their doors as a public-health precaution, keeping my fingernails bare is the easiest option (obviously). But I need as much normalcy and things that make me happy. Having my nails done is one of those things.

I just love the way my nails look when they’re painted, and IMO, a gel manicure is way better than regular polish. (Sorry, I don’t see a point in painting my nails if they’re just going to chip in two days!) If you want to keep (or start) doing your gel nails at home, I promise it’s not that hard.

So I'm giving you a step-by-step guide on how to do a simple, straightforward minimalist gel mani that can be achieved with professional-looking results right from your couch.