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It could be that the tip is getting oil on it before the acrylic or gel is applied. Be extra careful to make sure you don’t touch the tip with your finger and put a fingerprint on it. Lotion residue on the tip can also cause problems. Try wiping the tip with alcohol or nail prep to cleanse it before application (but try it out on an unused tip first to make sure doing this doesn’t hurt the design).
— Patti Dersch is an educator for EZ Flow.
I have what’s starting to become a serious problem with my acrylic brushes. I have purchased three different brushes at three different price ranges, all of which have started to leave a yellow residue behind on the paper towel. What could be causing this? Please help!... read more
Would aggressive nail buffing cause lifting?... read more
I have several clients who are nurses, and the hospitals they work at have put policies in place stating they can no longer have artificial nails because of the bacteria that can be held under the nails. Is there a real possibility that this is a health issue? And wouldn’t the same bacteria be under natural nails?... read more
What is the proper way to treat an ingrown toenail during a pedicure?... read more
How do I properly apply gel sealer (in detail, please)?... read more
My salon is kept very cold both in the summer and winter. My acrylic doesn’t seem to set up good when it’s very cold. Does temperature have an effect on the way acrylic sets up? And, how do I avoid this problem?... read more
When I am applying an acrylic full set on a client, why does the acrylic get hot sometimes, causing my client’s finger to burn? Once I spray it with water or alcohol it cools off instantly.... read more
I like to use opaque pink acrylic to elongate the nail bed, but when it comes time for a fill, I have trouble blending the acrylic. Any suggestions?... read more
I am doing gel nails and they keep lifting from the nail tips. Could you please tell me why I keep getting this problem and how to prevent it from happening again?... read more
Why does it take me an hour and a half to do a gel fill? How can I get my time down?... read more
When doing backfills on my gels, I am having a problem with the white separating and coming off. Sometimes it comes off in one piece, or the natural nail will peel away from the gel. I am being very thorough with my prep work. What causes this?... read more
I always have fill lines when I do fills. How can I avoid this without filing too much on the natural nail?... read more
