{"id":37541,"date":"2026-03-24T10:35:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stikily.ee\/gel-nails-for-beginners-what-should-you-know\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:35:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:35:58","slug":"gel-nails-for-beginners-what-should-you-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stikily.ee\/en\/gel-nails-for-beginners-what-should-you-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Gel nails for beginners \u2013 what should you know?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"37541\" class=\"elementor elementor-37541 elementor-31299\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3fea6403 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3fea6403\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ec5ee34\" data-id=\"ec5ee34\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27c10468 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27c10468\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Gel nails can seem complicated \u2013 UV lamps, multiple layers of polish, precise timing. If you&#8217;ve never tried it, it might feel like the result will always fall short of a salon finish. But actually, gel nails for beginners are quite achievable if you know what to look out for and what the most common mistakes are. In this article, we&#8217;ll go over what a beginner should know before their first attempt and how to avoid disappointment.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are gel nails and why are they different from regular polish?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Regular nail polish air-dries and lasts 2-5 days. Gel polish contains photo-active molecules that harden under UV or LED light. This makes the polish durable, lasting 10-14 days without peeling.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Doing gel nails requires:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A UV or LED lamp (it won&#8217;t dry without one)<\/li>\n\n<li>Base coat, color coat, and top coat (three separate layers)<\/li>\n\n<li>Precise technique (thin layers, oil-free preparation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The first time, the result might be imperfect \u2013 that&#8217;s normal. After 3-5 attempts, you&#8217;ll start to get the hang of the technique. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most common beginner mistakes<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>1. Layers that are too thick &#8211;<\/strong> Thick layers don&#8217;t dry through and start to flake from the inside. Result: the polish peels off after just 2-3 days. <strong>Thin layers<\/strong> (2-3 thin ones instead of 1 thick one) are always better. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>2. Oily nails <\/strong>&#8211; If you apply polish to oily or damp nails, it won&#8217;t bond properly. <strong>Solution:<\/strong> clean your nails with alcohol before starting and don&#8217;t apply cream or oil.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>3. Curing for too short a time <\/strong>&#8211; If you don&#8217;t dry the layer long enough, it stays semi-soft inside and starts peeling quickly. <strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> dry each layer for at least 60 seconds (UV lamp) or 30 seconds (LED lamp).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>4. Forgetting the nail edge<\/strong> &#8211; If you don&#8217;t apply polish to the free edge of the nail (cap the edge), the polish will start peeling there first. <strong>Technique:<\/strong> apply polish to the edges of the nail too, not just the surface.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>5. Rushing<\/strong> &#8211; The first time takes about 90-120 minutes. If you rush, you&#8217;ll make mistakes and the result will be poor. <strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> plan enough time and don&#8217;t rush. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What tools does a beginner need?<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Minimum kit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UV or LED lamp (\u20ac25-40) \u2013 choose a 24-36 W LED lamp if your budget allows<\/li>\n\n<li>Gel polish set: base, color, and top coat (\u20ac15-30)<\/li>\n\n<li>Alcohol or a special cleanser (\u20ac3-5)<\/li>\n\n<li>Nail file and cuticle pusher (\u20ac5-8)<\/li>\n\n<li>Foil and cotton pads for removal (\u20ac2-3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Total: \u20ac50-90<\/strong> for the first time. This is a one-time investment \u2013 after that, you only need to restock polishes (\u20ac10-15 every 3-4 months). <\/p>\n\n<p>If you just want to try it out without a big investment, start with <strong>gel polish stickers<\/strong> \u2013 they only require a small LED lamp (\u20ac15-25) and a sticker set (\u20ac12-15). Total \u20ac30-40 and the result is guaranteed on the first try. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step: your first gel polish application<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>1. Preparation (10-15 min)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Push back your cuticles<\/li>\n\n<li>File the nail edges straight<\/li>\n\n<li>Lightly buff the nail surface to a matte finish (improves adhesion)<\/li>\n\n<li>Clean nails with alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>2. Base coat (3-5 min)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply a thin layer of base coat<\/li>\n\n<li>Dry in a UV lamp for 60 seconds (LED 30 seconds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>3. Color coat (10-15 min)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply the first thin layer of color polish<\/li>\n\n<li>Dry for 60-90 seconds<\/li>\n\n<li>Apply a second thin layer<\/li>\n\n<li>Dry for 60-90 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>4. Top coat (3-5 min)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply the sealing top coat<\/li>\n\n<li>Dry for 60 seconds<\/li>\n\n<li>Remove the sticky layer with alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Total: 45-60 minutes once you&#8217;re experienced. The first time may take 90-120 minutes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdd5101 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdd5101\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative for beginners: gel polish stickers<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>If 90-120 minutes for the first time seems like too much or you don&#8217;t want to deal with the learning curve, try gel polish stickers. They are designed specifically for beginners: <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No skills required \u2013 just press on and dry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Takes 15-20 minutes the first time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guaranteed result \u2013 pre-designed, you can&#8217;t go &#8220;wrong&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smaller investment. One set of gel polish stickers costs under \u20ac20 and a Stikily UV lamp costs under \u20ac10 &#8211; you get durable, pre-designed nails for about 30 euros.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Stikily gel polish stickers are the perfect way to try gel nails without a long learning process. If you like it and want more control, you can try traditional gel polish later. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does the result last for a beginner?<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>First time:<\/strong> 5-7 days (technique isn&#8217;t perfect yet)<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Second-third time:<\/strong> 7-10 days (technique improves)<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>After 5-10 attempts:<\/strong> 10+ days (experienced user)<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>If it only lasts 5 days the first time, don&#8217;t give up. It&#8217;s a normal learning process. Next time will be better.  <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary: three key points<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The first time won&#8217;t be perfect<\/strong> \u2013 expect 90-120 minutes and a learning curve; the result improves every time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thin layers and oil-free prep<\/strong> \u2013 these are the two most important techniques for durability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stickers are great for beginners<\/strong> \u2013 if you don&#8217;t want a long learning process, start with gel polish stickers (15-20 min, guaranteed result)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0dd8c51 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0dd8c51\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a7aae35\" data-id=\"a7aae35\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e79eeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"3e79eeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6551\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6551\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Should I try it at a salon or at home for the first time?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6551\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6551\"><p>If you want to see what the ideal result looks like, try a salon once. But if you want to learn and save money, start at home \u2013 the first time won&#8217;t be perfect, but it&#8217;s the only way to learn. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6552\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6552\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\"> How much does it cost for a beginner to start with gel nails?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6552\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6552\"><p>Traditional gel polish: \u20ac50-90 for the first time. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stikily.ee\/en\/product\/stikily-geellakikleebiste-stardikas\/\">Gel polish sticker starter kit: \u20ac42.92 + FREE DELIVERY.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Both are a one-time investment; after that, costs decrease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6553\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6553\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is a UV lamp dangerous?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6553\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6553\"><p>No, a UV lamp is safe if used correctly. 1-2 minutes of exposure every 1-2 weeks is a minimal risk. If you&#8217;re cautious, use SPF cream on your hands.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6554\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6554\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What to do if the first result is poor?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6554\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6554\"><p>Analyze what went wrong (thick layers? oily nails? short drying time?) and try again. After 2-3 attempts, the technique will start to click. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6555\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6555\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is there a Starter Kit for gel polish or gel polish stickers?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6555\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6555\"><p>Stikily also offers gel polish stickers that are perfect for beginners. No skills needed, 15 minutes and you&#8217;re done. If you want traditional gel polish, look for kits that include base, color, and top coats together. Starting is always tricky, but don&#8217;t let that stop you. After a few tries, you&#8217;ll get the hang of it and start to love it.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-92f8463 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"92f8463\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-150c573\" data-id=\"150c573\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca959f2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ca959f2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55248f3\" data-id=\"55248f3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeef2b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aeef2b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Check out the new gel polish stickers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f510af elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f510af\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-af79e66\" data-id=\"af79e66\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00ccd2e elementor-grid-5 elementor-grid-tablet-3 elementor-grid-mobile-2 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