Why are my nails still sticky to the touch, even after curing them twice? Will they dry completely? How long?
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hi,you just need to wipe them with the cleaner. look at the last step on the instruction !
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You need to take a lint-free wipe and dampen it with the cleanser. Wipe your nails with it to remove the tackiness.
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Did you follow the step where you wipe off your nails with the gel cleanser? if you don't do that step, your nails won't dry right.
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Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing.If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother application.Hope that helps! Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing.If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother... » Read More Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing.If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother application.Hope that helps! « Show Less
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Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing. If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother application. Hope that helps!
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The only things I can think of is that 1) gel applied to thick, 2) you didn't use the "alcohol" gel cleanser after setting them. I have not had that problem at all. I've been nervous about immediately wiping my "just set nails" with the gel cleanser but it appears to do the job.
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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 .
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I used it on my toenails and they cleared in just a few treatments. I was only bothered with two toenails; however I keep some in medicine cabinet and if I feel my nails are starting to get the fungus again, just a couple days and it is gone again.
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No. You must have a curing lamp or the nail polish will never dry (at least that is what I gave been told).
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I dont see why you couldnt use these on natural nails. They are pretty sticky and should stay if you use a top coat or two.
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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!
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Hi Julie, I go 2 min for base, first coat of polish 2 min and then @ 4 min if thick 2nd coat....(it all depend how thick polish is) and after final gel coat I cure for 5 minutes to make sure. I hope this helps. If you make the coats very thin, then curing time is less.
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I just rinse it off with water and scrubbing with my fingers. Once it dries it will be sticky again.
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Tip 1: Be VERY careful not to get any on your skin. If you get any on your skin whatsoever, it will peel the whole thing off. Push your cuticles back. Tip 2: make sure you use a prep (can be a simple as an alcohol pad) base/top coat. On your top coat, go over the end of your nail to "seal" it. These two things should stop your peeling problems - this polish lasts about 3 weeks for me, and at that point I usually remove it because I want a new color or it is growing out too much, not because it is peeling.
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I don't wear nails often, and the ones i put on myself don't stay on well. And I use this product. I don't know why my nails don't stay on, but they don't. It could be because I do something wrong..I don't know for sure. But when I have nails done professionally they stay on better.
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Just like tape, you have to find the end of the tape. You pull the tape to the length of the nail or width of the nail and a little extra, cut it and apply to dry polish. You will probably end up with a little extra at one end. Then I use a thin nail scissors to cut the end off to make it fit. I have found out that if you don't have the tape in place that you want it to be, if you remove it and reapply it becomes less sticky. So make sure you apply a top coat to keep it all in place.
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Keep nail dry wearing gloves and using hair dryer and applying under the nail as close to fungus area as possible
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I go through stages of using it every day, then, I get lazy & use it every other day. Duri is the best...better than Nailtques. My nails are the strongest ever!! My gfs have complimented them. I haven't used polish except when I get my manicure. Duri does build up after a week if used every day. Sometimes, I can peel it off.
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I do -- it's kind of cool, because I layer Quimica + gel base + gel color + gel top coat and then when it's been about 9-11 days the whole thing will just peel up. And because of the Quimica, *my* nail doesn't get weakened, as it can if you use gel alone.
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HeyI used a rigid pointed tip nail file. Soaked the dentures in warm water. I used vary little because I just wanted a better feel along with my adhesive.It is a trial and error thing but I found I can do better than dentist. Hope it works out, be patient!
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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.
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Yes probably after soaking for about 30-60 mins, this is the same hard gel they use at salons. They usually use some kind of sanding tool like the nail dremel types to get it off faster. I use a sander when I am ready to fill my nails. When I'm sick of having nails and want to go natural I bite or peel mine off because I don't have patience haha! Then my nails are really weak and bendy so I put gel polish on so they are a little stronger and let them grow out! Hope this helps :)