How to Be Fierce and Adorable? Get Après Hello Kitty & Kuromi Gel-X Nails
Can you be fierce and adorable at the same time? Of course, just look at Hello Kitty and Kuromi! These beloved Sanrio characters are ready to help you mix cuteness with creativity. They’ve teamed up with Après for an exclusive adventure. Now you can wear Hello Kitty and Kuromi Gel-X nails with unique designs and each character’s signature colors. The all-in-one kits are ready to accompany beginners and pros who want to channel Hello Kitty's sweet charm or Kuromi's mischievous spirit. Let’s go!
Après Hello Kitty & Kuromi Gel-X Nails
APRES - Gel-X Nail Extension Kit (Hello Kitty)
Even if you’ve never applied Gel-X tips before, you’ll have all you need in one attractive kit. Après puts all the essentials into this colorful vegan leather case. The file, buffer, bonder, prep, polish, and topcoat are neatly packed inside.
Moreover, the almond-shaped soft gel nails are sorted into a tray for easy access. Each tip has a trendy punched-out design in the shape of Hello Kitty’s bow. There are 280 pieces in 14 sizes so everyone can find a perfect fit for their nails.
The kit includes a special edition nail lamp with a removable head that makes it look like Hello Kitty is curing your nails! It may be small, but it sets each polish coat in only 30 seconds!
Follow the instructions and you’ll have a brand-new set of nails in minutes. Keep reading because we’ll include a tutorial at the bottom of the article.
Après Cat Eye Colors for Hello Kitty and Friends
Après and Sanrio are celebrating Kitty White’s birth in London 50 years ago. So, it’s only fair that her limited-edition colors are all cat eye polishes! These gels come with a magnetic wand so you can customize every look. What’s more, Hello Kitty Eye Gel Couleur has a vegan, cruelty-free, HEMA-free formula. All the shimmery shades are sold separately so you can choose your favorites.
Here’s a secret: Kuromi’s glittery colors glow in the dark! How perfect for such a cute little troublemaker!
Kuromi Gel-X Nails Kit
Hello Kitty has her Gel-X kit, so Kuromi had to have one, too. The vegan leather case is styled with her signature colors. It comes with everything you need for a Kuromi-inspired mani. For example, you’ll see the compact omni light for curing the adhesive and polish. Plus, there are all the essentials like a buffer and file, bonder, prep, and topcoat.
The standout addition is a new black gel for Kuromi-style French tips. Moreover, these soft gel tips don’t need extra effort. They are already a neutral color to make your mani go faster. Plus, they have sculpted outlines to simplify painting a perfect curve on the tips. No doubt you’ll quickly find a fit among the 280 pieces in 14 sizes for every fingertip.
Extras for Your Après Hello Kitty and Kuromi Kit
Although the Après Hello Kitty and Kuromi kits come ready to enjoy, you can also get extras of these special edition pieces before they disappear! For instance, the Hello Kitty Omni Light is super handy for manicures on the go. It’s a powerful little nail lamp that sets gels in seconds. It runs up to an hour per charge. Then you can refill its battery with the included USB-C charger.
Think what a gift this would be for a budding manicurist!
The sleek barrel comes with a silicone head to narrow the light into a bow shape. When you add this silicone topper, it looks like Hello Kitty is shining down on your nails.
Hold it like a flashlight or stand it upright with the extendable legs. Either way, it’s ideal as a flash curing wand and setting gel polish and adhesive.
Apres Hello Kitty Omni Light
How to Get Hello Kitty Gel-X Nails
Here’s how easy it is to apply Après Gel-X nails once you have your Kuromi or Hello Kitty set:
- Nail prep: Shape your natural nails, push back the cuticles, and cleanse with a nail wipe to remove oil and debris.
- Brush on a thin coat of pH Bonder liquid from the kit.
- Prepare the underside of the Gel-X tip with Gel-X Prep from the kit. Some artists recommend roughing up the underside with the file, but Après doesn’t list that in their instructions.
- Brush a thin coat of Extend Gel Non-Wipe onto your natural nails and cure them for 30 seconds. This acts as the base coat.
- Put a small bead of Extend Gel Non-Wipe onto the underside of the Gel-X tip. Flip the tip over and move it in at an angle so it touches near the cuticle first. Smooth it into place on top of the natural nail. The gel will spread to cover the nail. Flash cure for ten seconds under the Omni Light from the kit.
- Repeat on all the fingers of one hand, then cure them all for 30 seconds.
Pro tip 1: Choose the best fit for each nail and line up the tips in order before starting.
Pro tip 2: Do your dominant hand first, especially if you’re not used to wearing extensions.
Pro tip 3: Do a dry run to get the hang of pressing the nail tip into place and holding them for the flash cure.
How to Paint Gel-X Nails
Here’s something that makes life easier: you don’t need a separate base coat. Gel-X Prep gets the tips ready for polish. Scrub it on the surface, then apply the gel color. Each coat needs just 30 seconds to cure, but the topcoat takes 60 seconds. It’s really that easy!
Apres Gel-X
How to Solve Issues with Gel-X Nails
Apres Soft Gel
Now that you’ve had a taste of the sweet life with Hello Kitty Gel-X nails, watch out for mischief! These extensions aren’t foolproof. You might still experience one popping off or struggle to get the perfect fit. Here’s how to make your Gel-X experience even better.
First, select the tips that meet your needs and fit your style. Après makes both Sculpted and Natural tips. Sculpted tips have a deep C curve and a high apex. However, the Natural line (like what comes in the Hello Kitty kit) is thin like a natural nail and suitable for anyone who has a wider, flatter nail bed.
Second, pick the sizes you need ahead of time. Each tip has a number for reference. Make sure they fit each nail bed and don’t overlap at the cuticle or sides. Otherwise, they may pop loose. What if you can’t find a fit? That’s when your trusty file can save the day. Use the 80-grit rough side to shave off the excess.
Lastly, since the lamp can’t cure through your skin, you’ll need to slide your fingertips out of the way while still holding the tip in place. If you lift the tip, you’ll get bubbles, and the nail may come loose. We recommend practicing a sliding motion while keeping your grip with even pressure. Yes, it’s a little tricky, but think of all the times you’ve mastered other nail techniques. You got this! Have fun!
Conclusion
We’re excited to share Hello Kitty and Kuromi Gel-X nails with you today. They are so adorable and perfect for fierce new looks! What will you do with all these new colors and styles?
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