Plus, when the top coat has finished curing, it is complete dry! How do you do gel nail polish at home? I have answered this question in depth in this post. Its a step by step tutorial with photos. How do you take off gel nail polish?
This question is answered in depth in this post. No, not really. I guess theoretically you could cure your gel polish using UV rays from the sun, but dry times would be extremely inconsistent depending on how bright it is, what brand you are using, the chemistry of your nails, etc.
I have never attempted to dry gel polish using the sun and I would not recommend it. An LED lamp can cure gel polish base coat, colors, and top coat in seconds. The light bulbs last the lifetime of the lamp and never have to be replaced. A UV lamp cures gel polish in minutes. Light bulbs in UV lamps do have to be replaced periodically. Does gel polish ruin your nails? If you do it right, gel polish should keep your nails nice. The acetone used for removal does really dry out your nails though and this can make them weak.
Never fear, there are lots of remedies to this problem. See the next question and answer. How can I correct this? This can be from too much buffing. Whether it is your first time doing gel polish or do not know what they all mean, read the following sections to learn what they are and have a complete understanding of these pitfalls so you can avoid them in your next gel polish application.
Before applying gel polish on nails, proper nail surface preparation has to be done as follows:. All of the steps above will ensure the nail surface free from oil, lotion, or moisture and create a clean nail surface for polishing.
Secondly, thick gel polish will not cure thoroughly. Base coat, color gel polishes, and topcoat should be checked to make sure they are in good condition before applying on nails. Press nail brush firmly on the nail to ensure a thin coat is applied.
Remove excess on the brush by first scraping it against the rim of the polish bottle with up and down strokes then brush the nail surface again to ensure an even thinner coat.
Gel base coat, gel color, and gel top coat all need to be cured under UV light separately so make sure each coat is properly cured. Keep in mind that gel base coat, gel color, and gel top coat have different curing times. Even gel base coat and top coat look the same but they are functionally different. If gel polish is too thick, a normal UV light source can not penetrate or cure a thick layer of gel polish thoroughly.
The UV light will cause the surface of the gel polish to be cured first and this cured top layer will prevent light from going further inside and therefore gel inside will not cure completely. As a result, wrinkles or bubbles will form. Thirdly, gel polish products will start to thicken over time due to evaporation of liquid chemical ingredients in a gel polish bottle.
When this happens, the gel base, gel color or gel topcoat will get thicker and it will be difficult to apply a thin coat on nail surfaces. If a gel polish thinner is available, put a few drops of this solution to the gel bottle and vigorously shake for 1 or 2 minutes. Inspect the gel consistency on the brush.
It should be thick but readily dripping off the brush. Use more gel polish thinner if necessary. It is a good practice to know how to fix thick gel polish with thinner. If the gel inside the bottle is so thick that it deforms the brush bristles, discard it. It already solidifies and can not be brought back to liquid form. Next, all UV lamps whether it is a lamp using fluorescent bulbs or LED light emittd diodes will diminish or get weaker over time with the bulb type lamps do so quicker.
When this happens the amount of UV light generated will be reduced compared to the new one and so its energy to cure gel polish will also be reduced, This will cause the gel polish to be under cured, meaning the surface will cure first and prevent light from going deeper to cure lower gel layer. Inadequate or insufficient power UV light sources will cause the same effect and might not cure gel polish completely. To determine if a UV lamp is in good condition or not, polish 3 nail tips with black, white, and one dark gel color then curing them with recommended time under the UV lamp in question.
Repeat polish the three nail tips one more time. If after the second time, any of the three polish colors wrinkles or bubbles or still feeling sticky when touched, the UV lamp does not produce enough light. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thread starter littlekate79 Start date Mar 10, Help Support SalonGeek:. After curing the base cote and applying first layer of shellac colour, i get on almost every nail the colour shrinking in from the side walls and free edge before i can get in in the lamp to cure.
Klassy Klaws Well-Known Member. First if you go and look at the Shellac Loves Group you will find loads of information about Shellac. Ok to me the "colour shrinking" sounds like you are not applying the Base Coat to completely cover the nail also the reason your colour is coming off is due to you not covering the colour completely with the Top Coat.
Do a Shellac search and you will find thousands of threads which contain every question asked and loads of answers :hug:. NailsbySarah1 Well-Known Member. What is Shellac and why is there so much confusion around it? Choosing a reputable salon is important.
Why do we choose CND Shellac? Other companies have good products as well and I keep testing new products on regular bases but they seem to have some good colors and some not so good formulas. The removal of CND Shellac is a breeze. It soaks off like butter when applied and cured properly.
I can usually teach clients to do the removal themselves if they need to without damage to their nails on vacations etc. Because of easy removal, there is less risk of nail damage. CND Shellac is hypo-allergenic when used as a full system. The removal of Shellac does not require filing the topcoat. Not a deal-breaker but the less filing we have to do- the better. CND offers a fantastic education and product support. The bottom line is…. I just trust CND.
Who is the best candidate for CND Shellac? How is CND Shellac applied? What is the maintenance? How is Shellac removed? Does Shellac damage the nails? About the Author: Anna. Anna Lajourdie is a world-renowned nail technician, international educator, and competition winner.
She has been featured and published in an array of magazines Beauty Cosmedica, Nailpro, Scratch, and Nails Magazineto name a few. In addition to working with her valued clients at Polished, Anna works closely with top industry distributors and travels to beauty shows in Singapore, Poland, Spain, Germany, the US, and Malaysia to host workshops and classes, and judge nail competitions.
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