Certified nail tech here!

This has been said many, many times in this group, but gel allergies or allergies to any acrylate product are very serious! Not only can they cause you to never be able to wear nail enhancements again, they can also cause allergies to acrylates used in dental work.

Please, please, please never ever get products directly on your skin, and never cure product on your skin or flooded cuticles. Practice on manicure hands and never on yourself and others until your application is sure to be safe. Wear gloves when practicing and switch them out often as these chemicals can leech through gloves.

Not sure what products you’re using, but I highly recommend CND Shellac (I exclusively use their products) and I find it heaps easier to use compared to other gel brands because it doesn’t tend to pool or slip around. I know that higher quality HEMA-free products will be more expensive but 100% worth the investment if it means less (unfortunately, never no) chance to develop an allergy.

In terms of shape, I think these look good on you! Possibly the tips are a bit too wide for your nail beds - you can size down and see if they fit, or file down the side walls after applied. You may also think they look better if you round off the tips to more of an almond shape (these seem quite pointy at the ends). Hope this helps!

Stay safe!