Sophiechap
Active Member
I am qualified in gelish and have done a lot of nails since and I’m getting mixed results. Some people come back with 2-3 weeks no chips and others they only last about a week! My routine is -
Remove any polish on the nail
File nails
Dry cuticle work
Then buff the nail very lightly
Then brush over the nails with a dry brush to remove any loose bits
Cleanse the nail
Dehydrate the nail
Scrub the foundation
Dry brush
Colour X2 curing for correct times in 18 g lamp
Top coat
Then remove tacky layer
I make sure I cap the free edge on all layers and sometimes use structure gel but find that doesn’t really help unless I use two coats!
I don’t know what else I’m doing or if it’s me or if it’s the way clients are caring for them after. I always offer aftercare advice and give a free oil.
Any advice would be great, do you think it’s just luck that I’ve had some people come to me who haven’t got strong nails or look after them?
Thanks
Remove any polish on the nail
File nails
Dry cuticle work
Then buff the nail very lightly
Then brush over the nails with a dry brush to remove any loose bits
Cleanse the nail
Dehydrate the nail
Scrub the foundation
Dry brush
Colour X2 curing for correct times in 18 g lamp
Top coat
Then remove tacky layer
I make sure I cap the free edge on all layers and sometimes use structure gel but find that doesn’t really help unless I use two coats!
I don’t know what else I’m doing or if it’s me or if it’s the way clients are caring for them after. I always offer aftercare advice and give a free oil.
Any advice would be great, do you think it’s just luck that I’ve had some people come to me who haven’t got strong nails or look after them?
Thanks
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