




FAQs
A. Does gel polish damage or weaken your nails?
If you properly apply and remove, gel polish should not weaken your nails. It provides extra strength and prevents your nails from ripping and breaking, allowing them to grow longer and stronger.
B. Why is my gel polish lifting/peeling?
Premature lifting or peeling is often caused by poor nail preparation, it’s one of the biggest reasons why gel polish chips or peels. Some nail polish lovers may believe that it’s all about the polish, when in fact preparation plays just as big a part in how long a manicure lasts. Before applying gel polish ensure your nails are completely dry, clean and oil-free!
Other possible causes are either it did not fully cure – not keeping your fingers under the lamp long enough or they have a weak UV / LED lamp so it needs to cure longer. Or if there’s gel on the skin or cuticle, and isn’t cleaned off prior to curing, the gel will lift at that point. Too-thick coats can also cause peeling.
The brand of base coat could also be the culprit. Do some experimentation to find the brand that works best for you as they don’t all wear the same on everyone.
C. How do you work with gel polishes that are thick?
Some of the highly pigmented / glitter gel polishes are thicker, especially in cold weather, with these polishes you need to apply very thin coats. Try warming your polish before using it by placing the bottle in warm water before using it. You can also add a few drops of gel polish thinner to make the consistency a little thinner and easier to apply. The key is practice, practice makes everything perfect, once you get used to the consistency, it’s not different to get an even coat and will come out well.
D. Can I mix and match gel polish brands?
Yes, you can use a different brand base and top coat with another brand of color but not recommended. Use the same brand gel for the best result.
E. Will gel polish work without curing under a UV or LED light?
No, it won’t. A UV or LED light is required. Without it the gel polish will never dry.
F. Do you need a regular gel base coat before the builder base
No
How to apply nail polish step by step ?
1. Prep
Trim and file the nails to the desired length and shape. Clean the nails with alcohol pad or nail polish remover. It’s important to ensure your nails are completely clean and oil-free!
2. Apply Base Coat
Apply a thin base coat, and cure under UV lamp for 1 minute, LED light for 30 seconds. Apply to the middle of the nail first and then to both side.
3. Apply Color Coat
Apply a thin color coat and insert hand into LED light for 30-60 seconds or into UV lamp for 2 minutes. Apply a second color coat and insert hand into LED light for 30-60 seconds or into UV lamp for 2 minutes. Apply a third color coat if necessary.
4. Apply Top Coat
Apply a thin top coat and insert hand into LED light for 30-60 seconds or into UV lamp for 2 minutes. Wipe off sticky layer with nail cleanser or sterile alcohol wipes. Complete your manicure with a shiny finish.
5. Removal
File the surface of the nails using a coarse nail file. This helps break through the top coat to allow the remover to penetrate the layers of polish below. Soak a cotton ball with remover and place it on your fingernails, or use ready-to-use removal wraps. Wrap it tightly around your nails with a foil and leave for around 15 minutes, then use an orange stick or cuticle pusher to push it off. Use your buffing block to smooth the surface of each nail and remove any remaining little bits of polish. Wash and moisturize your hands and nails.