hard gel extensions pictorial🖤

this set is from late 2023 - looking back, there are a couple things I would do differently to improve this set:

1. better nail forms: I used forms that weren’t very sticky and lacked structure, which made application more difficult than it needed to be. not all products are created equal!

2. pre-shaping more intentionally: in pics 3 & 4, you’ll notice some nails are longer than others. that means I ended up using more product on certain nails, only to file them down later to match the length — which wasted both time and product. i’ve learned to work closer to my desired shape and length from the start.

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