45 seconds between each layer under light but my nails still end up being very sticky for about an hour after the process. How can I prevent that?
1043508
Did you wipe them with cleaner after the last top coat? If not, that's what you need to do...it will remove the stickiness.
1043509
after your all done be sure to wipe your nails again with the blue cleaning liquid that comes with the kit. That will take care of the problem .
1043510
it sounds like you haven't done the last step - use a lint free cloth and apply the nail cleanse solution that comes with the kit. Your nails will not be sticky at all in an instant. Just follow the instructions that come with the kit.
1043511
45 seconds? If your using the light that came in the box the time varies from 1-2 minutes. Also, make sure u use the blue liquid once your done it helps harden your nails or you can use alcohol!
1043512
You have to wipe nails with the cleanser after last coat, they will be hard and non tacky immediately
1328060
I use this light to do IBD gel nails, and I get a fantastic cure in thirty seconds. Are you touching the nails after you cure--prior to removing the sticky residue with rubbing alcohol? Otherwise, there must be something wrong with the light. Cured nails will feel sticky and not cured until you clean the last layer of topcoat with alcohol.
566906
With gel polishes- it dries between 2-3 minutes each coat you set in the UV light, depending on the brand you are using. Most gel polishes set within 2 minutes each coat you apply. Then again, with gel nails, in total it should take about 6-8 minutes in total (2 minutes for setting the base coat, 2 minutes per color coat you apply, & 2 minutes for the final top coat.) With normal nail polishes- Personally, I would not recommend leaving your nails in there for a total of 10 minutes straight. That's all I know of.
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Two problems could be in play:1 try a different brand of polish: nailuv is my favorite. Right now I'm using the gelish bond, base & top coat. I'm going to try nailuv next time I purchase those basics.2 make sure you are extending the brush all the way through to the tip on all edges of the nail. Then cap the nail on all sides with your polish steps and your base/top coat steps. This should help. Pay extra attention to your edges and polish should last longer. Sensationail polish only lasts about 5-6 days for me though. Nailuv lasted almost 10 before I took it off because I wanted a new color. Oh and for the bottoms, try to be as thin as possible for each layer, avoid your cuticles...that should help!! Two problems could be in play:1 try a different brand of polish: nailuv is my favorite. Right now I'm using the gelish bond, base & top coat. I'm going to try nailuv next time I purchase those basics.2 make sure you are extending the brush all the way through to the tip on all edges of the nail. Then cap the nail on all sides with your polish steps and your base/top coat steps. This should help. Pay extra attention to your edges and polish should last longer. Sensationail polish only lasts about 5-6 days for me though. Nailuv lasted almost 10 before I took it off... » Read More Two problems could be in play:1 try a different brand of polish: nailuv is my favorite. Right now I'm using the gelish bond, base & top coat. I'm going to try nailuv next time I purchase those basics.2 make sure you are extending the brush all the way through to the tip on all edges of the nail. Then cap the nail on all sides with your polish steps and your base/top coat steps. This should help. Pay extra attention to your edges and polish should last longer. Sensationail polish only lasts about 5-6 days for me though. Nailuv lasted almost 10 before I took it off because I wanted a new color. Oh and for the bottoms, try to be as thin as possible for each layer, avoid your cuticles...that should help!! « Show Less
1040613
Keep nail dry wearing gloves and using hair dryer and applying under the nail as close to fungus area as possible
279009
Yes, I first use a gel base (make sure you have the light to cure it). Then do 2 coats of the regular color. Finally use the gel top coat (again use the light to cure) and you are good to go. Your nails will look killer for at least 2 weeks.
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Hi Colleen, What kind of lamp are you using? I have the cheap Sensationail LED one and I only do 60 second per coat - 2 minutes seems highly unnecessary unless you're using a UV lamp (which I recommend you get rid of... UV lamps tan/age your hands, go for LED!). What brand are you using for the polish colour? If it's not OPI, that might be why you're having issues. A lot of brands aren't super compatible, especially if you're using a drugstore brand (non-pro) with OPI. I use the OPI base & top coats mostly with OPI colour and it always lasts until I remove it or it grows off. If you find yourself frequently wetting/drying your hands (e.g. a weekend spent at the beach frequently in and out of the water) you might find it starts peeling because that amount of expanding and shrinking of your nails is going to make it difficult for the polish to stay adhered. If you have naturally oily skin/nails it might just mean that gel polish isn't going to work for you. But if you've had gel polish done at a salon and it's worked just fine, then something in your technique isn't working. Finally, get the OPI bond-aid - if that doesn't help the gel polish stick to your nails (I don't use it because I find it makes it too hard to remove), then I think you're out of luck with gel polish. Try shellac (chips like crazy on me but I know it works for other people really well).
745139
I haven't had any troubles with the nail polish. Maybe you should use a clear top and bottom coat??? I don't know &#128542;. Sorry.
2002631
Don't go all the way to the edges of your fingernails, they'll peel up faster if you do. make sure you follow the directions and make sure your nail is clean! Have fun!
2002632
I always leave my thumbs last so I can use each thumb to clean up my fingers as I go. Once the polish layer cures (dries with the light)your stuck with it so if it runs into your cuticles or other areas you dont want it, it will give ur nails a weird shape and probably cause the polish to peel and lift a few days later. The top coat is very runny and a wooden stick takes longer to clean up so I recommended using your thumbs. I give 1 minute to cure base coat. 2 minutes for each gel polish coat and 2 minutes for too coat. Ive only used Gelish brand polish but only because my beauty store doesn't carry gel OPI. The light works great. I always leave my thumbs last so I can use each thumb to clean up my fingers as I go. Once the polish layer cures (dries with the light)your stuck with it so if it runs into your cuticles or other areas you dont want it, it will give ur nails a weird shape and probably cause the polish to peel and lift a few days later. The top coat is very runny and a wooden stick takes longer to clean up so I recommended using your thumbs. I give 1 minute to cure base coat. 2 minutes for each gel polish coat and 2 minutes for too coat. Ive only used Gelish brand polish but only because my beauty store... » Read More I always leave my thumbs last so I can use each thumb to clean up my fingers as I go. Once the polish layer cures (dries with the light)your stuck with it so if it runs into your cuticles or other areas you dont want it, it will give ur nails a weird shape and probably cause the polish to peel and lift a few days later. The top coat is very runny and a wooden stick takes longer to clean up so I recommended using your thumbs. I give 1 minute to cure base coat. 2 minutes for each gel polish coat and 2 minutes for too coat. Ive only used Gelish brand polish but only because my beauty store doesn't carry gel OPI. The light works great. « Show Less
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Here's a trick I came up with for hubby to do this kind of thing as he has nothing much for fingernails. Take a piece of scotch tape and put it so it catches the backing but hangs over the edge, on the corner is best. Then pull back on the tape and it starts the backing for you.
2008461
Hi should use primer and top coat .it's well worth the few extra minutes .i have my own led lightand sometimes still go to salon love the manicure pampering ,the polish/gel lasts so long hope I helped
408552
Well, I was hoping for a request; no to all your questions. very fast dryinf, but my weak, long nails are still peeling despite my wearing gloves and using two coats. I even do a layer of it, brushed sideways and my nails are still peeling. I am NOT happy with this product. Gel formulas are not good.
2139984
20-30 seconds per layer of polish, depending on which layer it is. And no, no timer
989241
Unless I'm doing something wrong those times are not even close to long enough. Any of the coats are still tacky after a full minute under the light. I use the gelish polish
2228026
Make sure you are using a light coat. It comes out pretty thick so brush the brush off on the bottle. The thicker the coat the more your nails will chip. I paint my nails about every 3 days anyway, but this is the first top coat I have gotten to allow me to keep my fingers painted for more then 3 days if I wanted to keep them the same color without chipping. I know the frustration and of course not everything works for everyone, but the lighter the coat the better
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I have no luck also it cracks and ruin the foils stays on my nails for about two to three days, my next step is to try to use UV gel top coat over the foils.