I have the MelodySusie LED light and some cheap top/bottom coat and I'm using OPI polish. No matter how long I cure it's still sticky,any suggestions?
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se debe utilizar el bond aid antes de comenzar y el nas 99 despues de cada capa junto con las toallitas expert touch.El tiempo de secado es de 30 segundos y la lampara debe ser de led no sirven las que son UV
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I had the same problem! I had a UV lamp and even ended up buying a new LED lamp because of it! I eventually did some research and I found this out: cure your nails like usual, but at the end after the top coat has been cured, WIPE IT OFF WITH ALCOHOL to remove that sticky layer! Some suggested 99%, but I just used rubbing alcohol and my nails look EXACTLY how they should, nice and shiny and hard!Now I realize I didn't have to return the UV dryer, but oh well lol. Seriously, OPI needs to include some instructions, because that stickiness is terrible.
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The polish will only be sticker you will need to apply a top coat or base coat to the polish color in order to remove the stickiness
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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
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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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I have a cheap/non-pro SensatioNail LED lamp and it works just fine with all brands of gelcolor polishes (orly, sensationail, etc.) - no need to adjust the curing time either (at least from my experience).
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You need a stronger light. I had that same problem with the opi pastels. Stronger light did the trick.
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From what I understand all gel polish can cure with UV light, however not all gel polish cures with LED lights. Check your polish to make sure it works with LED lights. For example CND shellac only works with UV lamp and OPI gelcolor works with both UV and LED.
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I think that regular polish just air dries, right? It's the gel polish that cures or hardens by use of the LED light. But I don't think that the light has the same impact on normal polish. I hope that makes sense. Maybe you can find something out by internet search on the subject; don't take my word for it.
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I cure my polish under a led light and it works great I also believe you can use uv to cure the polish it just takes a little longer under the light. I hope this helps..
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This particular bottle of nail polish is part of the Gelcolor collection by O.P.I. It needs to be cured under special UV lights in order to dry properly. Hope this helps!
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The most I can offer is this. I've cured loose glitter with an LED lamp gel set before and it slightly "burned" the glitter (or seemed to), but it still worked well enough. For a few cents you could give it a try, but I think it should work fine. If the tape DOES have a reaction with the lamp you can just do a full gel manicure, design something with the tape and cover in regular top coat.If you'd like I can try tomorrow since I have some of these tapes and a gel set.
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Hello. Yes, with the Polish I have I have to wipe off the sticky stuff. But I'm not sure if that is due to the lamp or the polish. I have used both uv and led lamps and have the same outcome. I really like this lamp though. Since I got one I have been doing my own nails at home often!
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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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I use OPI colors with a different base and top coat that I already have! Just make sure you use a primer/ nail dehydrator though to make sure the polish adheres =)
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I had the same thing happen and it was still a bit tacky too. I just let it cure a couple days longer until exposed it to water and it did go away without any issues.
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I use opi Polish thinner and it seems to work just fine to thin it out as well!
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Mine did the same a few times, i noticed if i apply it on the nail bed and afterwards the end/tip of the nail to seal it it helps. Also make sure you cure it long enough and nail polish is dry underneath. Hope that helps :)
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Hi! I loved it! I sprinkled over my colored polish, let it set for a few minutes, then put a coat of clear over it & it lasted over 5 days - & in GOOD shape. No beads coming off or anything. I was surprised.