heavenlyhands
Well-Known Member
Hi,
I am getting lifting with options gel from the free edge, I am using opti-bond as base layer, should you use opti-bond instead of base 'n' gloss or should you use both?
My routine for a NNO is:
1. Shape nails.
2. Remove cuticles - have been doing this dry as didn't want to wet nails or introduce another product)
3. Take shine off nail with white buffer
4. Scrub with nail prep
5. Apply primer and let dry (am using cnd primer - is this the problem?)
6. Apply a thin layer of opti-bond and cure 2 mins
7. Apply a thin layer of colour and cure 2 mins
8. Apply second thin layer of colour and cure 2 mins
9. Apply top coat and cure 2 mins
I always cap free edge, don't put gel on thick and am very thorough with my prep, what am I doing wrong? It's getting very frustrating as nails look lovely. I used bio for years and never had any problems but live in France now and it's hard to get hold of and out of my budget here.
Thanks ever so much, sorry for the long post:cry:
I am getting lifting with options gel from the free edge, I am using opti-bond as base layer, should you use opti-bond instead of base 'n' gloss or should you use both?
My routine for a NNO is:
1. Shape nails.
2. Remove cuticles - have been doing this dry as didn't want to wet nails or introduce another product)
3. Take shine off nail with white buffer
4. Scrub with nail prep
5. Apply primer and let dry (am using cnd primer - is this the problem?)
6. Apply a thin layer of opti-bond and cure 2 mins
7. Apply a thin layer of colour and cure 2 mins
8. Apply second thin layer of colour and cure 2 mins
9. Apply top coat and cure 2 mins
I always cap free edge, don't put gel on thick and am very thorough with my prep, what am I doing wrong? It's getting very frustrating as nails look lovely. I used bio for years and never had any problems but live in France now and it's hard to get hold of and out of my budget here.
Thanks ever so much, sorry for the long post:cry: