beautynails
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I have just gotten the super clear and tried it for the first time. It did not go well. The nails had more crators than the moon.
Any ideas what the problem is.
Any ideas what the problem is.
Calgel Super Clear
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The same happened to me! I think that the nail has to be buffed before you apply it so that you do the clear as normal then reove shine before using the superclear.
Calgel have an instruction sheet that gives you all the info on how to use it i think. I gave up after that first attempt but must have another go now you reminded me!
Calgel have an instruction sheet that gives you all the info on how to use it i think. I gave up after that first attempt but must have another go now you reminded me!
Hi
I found the same thing on my first use of it, i applied it like i would bio sealer, very bubbly and cratory *new word* .
Any way i have found you have to be generous with it and get it in the lamp pronto and its fine.
HTH
I found the same thing on my first use of it, i applied it like i would bio sealer, very bubbly and cratory *new word* .
Any way i have found you have to be generous with it and get it in the lamp pronto and its fine.
HTH
superclear has to be applied to a buffed surface.
so after applying your clear or colour gel you will need to remove the sticky layer with calguard and then lightly buff and apply superclear.
remember that this gel also takes a little longer to cure as well (1 minute)
hth
so after applying your clear or colour gel you will need to remove the sticky layer with calguard and then lightly buff and apply superclear.
remember that this gel also takes a little longer to cure as well (1 minute)
hth
Debbies Gellies
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Just a note, when I first used super clear I was not told how to use it ( I ordered over the phone and it arrived but no advise, so thought it was the same as normal clear) anyway, I used it to sculpt and overlay etc. I had no problems at all except it was very hard to soak off. It took ages. Then discussing it with a Calgel friend I was enlightened to the proper usage! But now I do not use it at all.
pippadoodle
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I had exactly the same problem. It is to be used over a buffed clear gel coat. If you email or ring Calgel they will send you out an info leaflet on application. I still have 3/4 of a pot which I never use. Also found it takes longer to remove. I now mix a bit of the purple in with my clear to stop the yellowing. Works great. xx
CurlyQs
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What is the purpose of the Super Clear? To my knowledge it is not offered here in Canada. Is it comparable to the Bio S Gel?
beautynails
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Yes I was using it as a top coat over a french overlay.
I was quite generous with it, I actually thought I might of done it too thick, so I tried again last night with a thinner layer & it came out dull.
Do you put it in the lamp one nail at a time? I did the 4 fingers then the thumbs.
I didn't buff, so maybe that's the issue. That's a bit of a pain, I don't usually buff my Calgels.
beautynails
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It seems to have a harder feel then the clear. I don't like that. I really love the super flexible feel of calgel. I might have to get some purple & try tinting the clear.
crystal1
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Whats this about purple gel? 
I have been using calgel for 6 weeks or so with no probs but today I had my first set of clear on French tips go yellowy. I tried to buff over and apply a thinner coat to no avail! Should I be using this supper clear?
I have been using calgel for 6 weeks or so with no probs but today I had my first set of clear on French tips go yellowy. I tried to buff over and apply a thinner coat to no avail! Should I be using this supper clear?
beautynails
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There is a thread on here somewhere about mixing the purple with your clear to prevent yellowing. I'll have a look for it later.
Calgel will yellow if you overcure, or don't use calcrystal.
Calgel will yellow if you overcure, or don't use calcrystal.
CurlyQs
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So what is the reason for using the Super Clear (maybe I've missed it here?)? To prevent yellowing? For more strength? My distributor said they weren't real fond of the product and therefore don't carry it...
beautynails
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It's supposed to prevent yellowing.
I'm about to try my left hand, did the right last night. Haven't rung them yet. So will report back on that one later.
I don't know if I'm too fond of it yet either, but maybe after I get it figured out.
pippadoodle
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Calgel
NEW Crystal Clear Calgel
Calgel are now pleased to announce their NEW non yellowing Crystal Clear Gel, that won't go yellow in the sun.
Crystal Clear Gel does not take the place of Calgel's natural clear gel, they work hand in hand ensuring the nails are free from yellowing and look thin and natural.
To apply the Crystal Clear gel, you must first apply a normal layer of Clear gel to ensure quality adhesion, then simply carry on with the Crystal Clear gel.
Tips: Applied the same as the Clear gel
Cures in 45 secs to 1min
Soaks off in 20 mins
Available in 4ml, 10ml and 25ml jars.
A top coat needs to applied to give a high gloss finish and to protect the gel
NEW Crystal Clear Calgel
Calgel are now pleased to announce their NEW non yellowing Crystal Clear Gel, that won't go yellow in the sun.
Crystal Clear Gel does not take the place of Calgel's natural clear gel, they work hand in hand ensuring the nails are free from yellowing and look thin and natural.
To apply the Crystal Clear gel, you must first apply a normal layer of Clear gel to ensure quality adhesion, then simply carry on with the Crystal Clear gel.
Tips: Applied the same as the Clear gel
Cures in 45 secs to 1min
Soaks off in 20 mins
Available in 4ml, 10ml and 25ml jars.
A top coat needs to applied to give a high gloss finish and to protect the gel
Terese
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Im interested reading all this at the mo as I have just purchased calgels kit and their training course, so it arrived this am and cant wait to get started. I will bear all this in mind and may have to right this down to remind myself to ask the trainer when I do my training in Nov
CurlyQs
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Thanks Pippadoodle and Beauty Nails. Will anxiously await your verdict Beauty Nails. Well it's not even available here, but still.....
beautynails
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I did my left hand the other night.
Did my french, then buffed, then did 2 thinnish coats of super clear.
The result was much better, but it's more fussing around then I wanted to do.
I'll definately have to try mixing some purple in my clear.
Did my french, then buffed, then did 2 thinnish coats of super clear.
The result was much better, but it's more fussing around then I wanted to do.
I'll definately have to try mixing some purple in my clear.
beautynails
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I have used the super clear 2 more times today.
First over a colour overlay (36), no problems at all.
Then a french rebalance. I think this is where the bumpy problems come into it. It must shrink more then the clear gel. If it didn't go straight into the lamp it would start to become cratery.
First over a colour overlay (36), no problems at all.
Then a french rebalance. I think this is where the bumpy problems come into it. It must shrink more then the clear gel. If it didn't go straight into the lamp it would start to become cratery.
