Becky_simon
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Ok thank you for that x
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I just started using brisa lite smoothing gel under my shellac and had a couple of clients come back as after a couple of days it has started peeling away at the free edge.
I am doing pep, brisa lite base coat, brisa lite smoothing gel, 2 coats of shellac, shellac top coat, curing each coat for 2 mins, desperse and solar oil.
What is causing this? xxx
I just started using brisa lite smoothing gel under my shellac and had a couple of clients come back as after a couple of days it has started peeling away at the free edge.
I am doing pep, brisa lite base coat, brisa lite smoothing gel, 2 coats of shellac, shellac top coat, curing each coat for 2 mins, desperse and solar oil.
What is causing this? xxx
geeg
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The crucial question here is in what condition were the nails you applied it to?
In addition to Geeg's crucial question I'd also ask have you made sure the nail is THOROUGHLY scrubfreshed making sure that you go along AND under the free edge? The training this weekend expressed how important it is to make sure the free edge is not forgotten as otherwise oil will just rehydrate the nail preventing correct and complete adhesion. I have been guilty of not doing this and just concentrating on the top of the nail plate and along the free edge, but not under. I will be from now on
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This happened on my own nails when I first started using BL smoothing gel and it was because it was too thick. The key is to do a really thin application along with ensuring you've scrubfreshed the free edge thoroughly.
geeg
Judge Gigi-Honorary Geek
The rule is still 'thin to win' with all coats of BL Smoothing gel. Brisa Lite Smoothing gel IS a Gel, but its not there for you to build with .... It's there to smooth out the surface and as a 'plumper' under Shellac. Too thick and you are courting lifting.
Other advice is also good re your preparation of the nails for the service.
Other advice is also good re your preparation of the nails for the service.
Everyday you are sat on my shoulder reciting thin to win thin to win!!!
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Also, sorry if this has already been asked, just I did try reading the thread but there's a lot of pages!!
Ah great, thanks so much! Just I can't afford both packs at the mo, so was just going to buy the smoothing gel
xx
geeg
Judge Gigi-Honorary Geek
The base and top coat is the same for both systems.
Thanks geeg!! Xx
cabby
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Can I ask Geeg I was at the event it was fab I adore the sculpting brisa lite but couldn't remember the cool blue trick did you do it on the locking base layer of white or just when you had done the second layer of white? Thank you
I think it was before curing the second layer - the cool blue acts as a barrier between the gel on the form and the gel on the brush so it doesn't move the gel already applied, just helps to smooth and shape. HTHs xx
geeg
Judge Gigi-Honorary Geek
I often apply in two beads when sculpting but I only freeze cure the first bead then add the second. Much easier and a better result in the end in my opinion. Depends on the length of the free edge.
First bead to create the length and form, second bead to create the smile line and cover the whole of zone one. Much easier, particularly for beginners, not to have to think about the whole structure and the perfect smile line all in one go.
An experienced nail technician will perhaps apply in one ... No right or wrong ... Results are what counts and how you achieve them is up to you. Using 2 beads makes it much easier for the less experienced, we have found when teaching.
cabby
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I am a beginner at sculpting only be doing it a couple of weeks and the one I did at the event was the best I had ever done lol I loved the 2 bead technique found it much easier for me as a beginner. I just need to book on the course now xxxxx
Thanks, that sounds easier. Do you freeze cure each nail for 10 seconds before applying the 2nd bead?
Becky_simon
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I have a client who doesn't want to keep having her Brisa Lite Smoothing Gel soaked off every 2-3 weeks as she has the same thing each time.
Her nails are weak and peeling and since changing her from Shellac to a combination of Brisa Lite Smoothing Gel and Shellac we have seen some great results, just regrowth as opposed to a few chips at the free edge.
Question is, she now has Brisa Lite Sculpting Gel with the Shellac over the top. Do I have to file all the Shellac off, then infill? Or can I just file to maintain a smooth finish if needed, infill with BLSCG and then shellac the regrowth, sealing the entire nail with Shellac top coat?
I hope that makes sense, it did in my head!
Her nails are weak and peeling and since changing her from Shellac to a combination of Brisa Lite Smoothing Gel and Shellac we have seen some great results, just regrowth as opposed to a few chips at the free edge.
Question is, she now has Brisa Lite Sculpting Gel with the Shellac over the top. Do I have to file all the Shellac off, then infill? Or can I just file to maintain a smooth finish if needed, infill with BLSCG and then shellac the regrowth, sealing the entire nail with Shellac top coat?
I hope that makes sense, it did in my head!
