UV gel nails don't last - any ideas?

I was bought a Rio UV gel nails kit for my birthday which was really exciting cos i'm quite into all of that.





I have had loads of false nails using uv gel done professionally and the kit looked pretty good so was quite confident that i would be able to get good results. However, there seems to be a problem with the uv gel....it is really really thick and hard to apply, it takes forever to set under the lamp and my nails only last for approx 2 days - which is not long enough after spending so much time applying them. Other problem i have is that they are not pre-blended tips so there is always quite an obvious line where they have been applied - i try to file them down but worry that i'll file too much and weaken the bond.





Any tips on applying these nails? Can i heat the gel up to make it a bit easier to apply? How can i ensure the nails are blended properly? UV gel nails don't last - any ideas?
my sister dips her brush in Astone nail polish remover(any drug store)





* dip the tip only in. do not over do it. if you think you put too much lightly run it across a napkin.





then apply the gel.





Makes it easy-er to shape, but takes longer to dry. by 15 mins or so.





Hope that helpsUV gel nails don't last - any ideas?
WELL YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE FILLING YOUR NAILS AND USING THE PRIMER BEFORE YOU APPLY THE GEL.
Just use the acrylic powder; it last longer and is easy to apply
Yes, grow your own!
hiya you could either gow your own or get accrylics put on they last for ages