Gelish not removing

[Ellslouise]

Hi all, I have had Gelish put onto my nails on a harmony training course yesterday and tonight removed it. Usually my removal is fine, and the application was also fine and watched over by our teacher. However when removing I left it 15 mins and the Gelish is still so hard to get off. The shade is maliblue me away. Thanks

 

[Littlelambs]

Did you buff the topcoat off first? Gelish hardly budges if you don't! X

 

[cheekychick]

Maybe you are leaving it for too long and the soak off is drying out?

Remove the shine from the nail, add a drop of nourish to each nail & wrap with soak off for 10 mins then check. Should come straight off.
x

 

[asteropi]

Maybe you are leaving it for too long and the soak off is drying out?

Remove the shine from the nail, add a drop of nourish to each nail & wrap with soak off for 10 mins then check. Should come straight off.
x

I wasn't aware nourish is required for gelish soak off
same goes for shellac?

 

[ch-ela]

I wasn't aware nourish is required for gelish soak off
same goes for shellac?

It isn't a requirement, but many of us use this method now. I have done this for about a year and found that it certainly helps remove Gelish.
To the OP, I buff, oil and wrap each nail as I go along, so that by the time you are finished wrapping the last nail, the first one is ready. A little heat also helps

 

[cheekychick]

I wasn't aware nourish is required for gelish soak off
same goes for shellac?

As Ch-Ela said it isn't a requirement but lots of techs find it helpful.
x

 

[NellB]

When you say you put nourish on when removing the gel would this effect re application as its oil?


thanks


Danielle

 

[ch-ela]

When you say you put nourish on when removing the gel would this effect re application as its oil?


thanks


Danielle

I have never had a problem with this method. For some of my clients that have really dry nails, I oil them after removal as well. As long as you cleanse thoroughly, it should make no difference.

 

[Natalia Edwards]

I've had the same problem especially with clients having structure

 

[cheekychick]

I've had the same problem especially with clients having structure

I find Gelish removes easier with structure gel.
Are you soaking the nails for too long? As the soak off can dry out and the Gelish/ structure gel can re harden

 

[Natalia Edwards]

I find Gelish removes easier with structure gel.
Are you soaking the nails for too long? As the soak off can dry out and the Gelish/ structure gel can re harden

I leave it on for about 10 mins then check but it doesn't budge like it used to?