Technique

When using tack-free sealer over acrylics or gels, what causes the noticeable bumps and bubbles?

June 18, 2007 | Bookmark +

When using tack-free sealer over acrylics or gels, what causes the noticeable bumps and bubbles? This turns a time-saver into a time-consumer.

Answer

Bumps or bubbles are due to air bubbles being trapped in the gel before it cures. A great way to remedy this is to take a really fine file, and just smooth out the area where it occurred. You can use a top coat over that area for a quick fix. — Greg Salo is president of Young Nails.

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How can I prevent lifting when my client's hands are constantly in water?

I have a client who is in the medical field so her hands are constantly in water. She has me keep the length of her acrylic nails short. No matter what I do, she always has at least one nail that comes off, and she always has lifting and gets water under the acrylic. I prep the nails correctly, I have a cuticle bit to clean the cuticle area, and I wipe the nail with alcohol, dehydrate the nail, and prime the nail. What should I do?

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