clear polish probs :(

[Jesbica]

i am getting really frustrated geeklings.... when ever i apply clear nail polish over HIGHLY buffed and shiny nails when it dries it loses its shine and as like how do i explain it.... like a rough look.... little bumps everywhere... i have tried different types and the lastest was wet glaze by Xtreme nail.....

often when i do my own and apply clear i will usually wait for it to dry and then buff again but this is something i cant do on a client.....

what am i doing wrong and does n e one else have the same prob???

thanks geeklings :o)

 

[2moons]

Hi Jesbica,
I had a similar problem with normal clear polish, it used to go yellow on the acrylic as well after 2 days, looked like I had a 40 a day cigarette habit. Not a good look for a Nail Tech! lol
I went to see my friend who used to be my Nail Tech and got me into this and she told me not to use a clear polish but to use a Sealer instead.
I use a Sealer with UV block from Star Nails and it dries real shiny in one coat and very fast, much faster than clear polish. It's been a revelation and stops the yellowing problem too.
I'm sure there are other products out there that other Tech's know about, I get my Sealer from my local Sally's it's about £2.50 I think. Hope this helps.

Good Luck
Kate XX

 

[2moons]

Woops, lol, Just realised you are in Oz!!
I'm off on holiday for a week but back on 16th oct so if you can't get any Sealer and want some PM me as I have a spare bottle you can have to see if it's what you want and i'll post it out to you.

Best Wishes
Kate XX

 

[geeg]

I always use Stickey base coat before applying any polish, clear or colour.

Stickey base coat provides the perfect surface and anchors the polish to the nail.

I follow with Super Shiney Top coat wich is super shiney and non yellowing and non chipping.
Both are Creative Nail Design treatments.

 

[Jesbica]

2moons,... that i so lovely of you!!! you guys are so great here... i havent been part of a forum before by you are all so nice!!!! always so willing to help everyone

*group hugs* i love you guys!!!!!
mwah!

 

[naturalnails]

Are you ensuring that you have degreased the nails between buffing and applying the clear varnish?

The only time I have found varnish dulling (but not pitting) is if I apply my quick dry spray too soon and not after waiting the full one minute.

 

[Jesbica]

how do you mean degreased?? after finished the acylic i files, block buff to get all my scratches out the buff to a high shine with a 2 way buffer, then apply 1 coat of clear plish but always dries looking like i never even buffed the nails... i just cant work out why...

 

[naturalnails]

You may find that there is some oil on the nails either from your fingers or even the buffers - I always wipe with my Nail Prep (Scrubfresh) prior to any varnishing.

 

[galaxy]

Hi ya,

With regards to the tiny bumps in the polish do you shake it before you apply it, it could be that your getting tiny air bubbles in there, i some times get that effect to when the polish is running low.( for some reason )

xgalaxyx

 

[Jesbica]

they are definatly not air bubble... it is just a reall rough look...

 

[*JOANNE*]

i allways use base coat then a top coat or 2 coats e.g uvtop coat.
i think bare finished enhancements absorb the first coat a bit like a plastered wall you have to prime it before you paint it or the paint will just sink in (god you can tell i still have the builders in even started to talk like them....love) :wink2:

 

[Soz]

I always use creative's stickey base coat then super shiney or NSI's airsheild both leave a lovely glossy finish.

 

[Callie]

wait, I was taught not to use base coat on acrylic nails...is this true?

 

[Jesbica]

hmmm sooooo... i have never used a base coat with clear nail polish... i might ttry this... do you think this is the prob....

 

[geeg]

wait, I was taught not to use base coat on acrylic nails...is this true?

NO!