Robyn1973f
Well-Known Member
Hi
I have recently trained and was using Salon Services clear self-levelling UV gel which takes 3 mins to cure and I use 2-3 layers depending on the tips I'm using, how long they are etc. Obviously this takes time with 3 layers so I bought Salon Services clear self-levelling sculpture gel (3 minute curing time again) which says it only requires one application thinking I would be able to do it in one layer and make sure the nails are the right shape etc.
Used twice now (on myself and my sister as not ready to use on paying clients till sure of how it works) and seem to have a problem. It seems to go on really well but by the time I get to the last finger on the hand it had run and 'pooled' at the sides. I tried to rebalance it with the brush before curing but it still came out with thicker sides and thinner down the middle.
They are not lifting etc - except where I have to file and buff down too much to get them looking right after curing. I managed to speed up my application time too so don't think that is the problem. Is it a problem with the brand? Does it still need to be a thinner coat but will be stronger as it's sculpting gel?
Can anyone help?
I have recently trained and was using Salon Services clear self-levelling UV gel which takes 3 mins to cure and I use 2-3 layers depending on the tips I'm using, how long they are etc. Obviously this takes time with 3 layers so I bought Salon Services clear self-levelling sculpture gel (3 minute curing time again) which says it only requires one application thinking I would be able to do it in one layer and make sure the nails are the right shape etc.
Used twice now (on myself and my sister as not ready to use on paying clients till sure of how it works) and seem to have a problem. It seems to go on really well but by the time I get to the last finger on the hand it had run and 'pooled' at the sides. I tried to rebalance it with the brush before curing but it still came out with thicker sides and thinner down the middle.
They are not lifting etc - except where I have to file and buff down too much to get them looking right after curing. I managed to speed up my application time too so don't think that is the problem. Is it a problem with the brand? Does it still need to be a thinner coat but will be stronger as it's sculpting gel?
Can anyone help?