Preparing Nails:
- Prep: Trim, file and buff nails for a clean, dry surface. …
- Apply thin Base Coat, cure under UV/LED lamp for 60 seconds.
- Gel Color: Apply first thin layer of color gel polish and cure under UV/LED lamp for 60 seconds. …
- Top Coat: Finish off with a layer of top coat, cure under UV/LED lamp for 60 seconds.
Likewise, what is the best salon gel nail polish?
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- Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish. …
- OPI GelColor Nail Polish. …
- Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish. …
- Olive & June Nail Polish. …
- Dior Couture Color, Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer. …
- Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish.
The good news is, they’re very pigmented and provide high coverage so you only need a little bit of product for a good application. These Modelones polishes don’t smell, cure quickly, and last nearly three weeks.
Correspondingly, what happens if you Overcure gel polish?
Over-curing a gel is possible. Some gels will discolor when over-cured and some will lose the gloss, while others will do both or neither. So much of this depends on the gel and the curing light. Each manufacturer should be able to assist the nail technician in what issues they may see with over-curing the product.
What brand of gel nail polish do salons use?
Can you use gel nail polish without UV light?
While you will be able to apply gel nail polish without a UV light, the other “processes” of drying are long and will not give the quality results you expect. A UV light is what dries the gel quickly and without fail. It’s impossible to air it out, as it will remain runny or smudge.