Technique

If I’m applying polish over gels, do I need to use clear sealer, then base coat?

November 01, 2008 | Bookmark +

If I’m applying polish over gels, do I need to use clear sealer, then base coat?

Answer

The sealer will make the nail non-porous, so you don’t need base coat to prevent discoloration of the finished nail. Since the finished gel surface does not produce oil, there should not be any issues with polish chipping. I would follow with a good top coat for color protection and a prolonged shine. — Michelle DiAngelo is an educator for EZ Flow.

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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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