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How do I apply gel polish without it pooling to the center of the nail and leaving the outside perimeter bare?

January 10, 2006 | Bookmark +

How do I apply gel polish without it pooling to the center of the nail and leaving the outside perimeter bare? 

Answer

You have to apply gel polish in thin layers — normally in two coats. Then cure after each coat. For best results, cure the four fingers of the hand first and then apply the polish to the thumb and cure. Gel polish pools when applied too thick or not cured properly. -- Gari-Dawn Tingler

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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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