Claireyfairey13
Well-Known Member
Hi I'm newly qualified and have a few questions about the gel polishes I'm using. I'm a Salon Geek virgin so apologies if this has been covered already!!!
I use OPI gel color and IBD. Has anyone mixed and matched with these? Used say an OPI gel color with IBD base and top coat or vice versa? Also does anyone know whether a bonding gel / primer are required with both systems? I've used google and noted OPI have a bond aid and IBD have a bonding gel but wondering if actually necessary? I tend to use a primer anyway although may not actually be needed but it was suggested at my course by the tutor that it won't do any harm. The gel polish course I done was a generic one so it gives me the freedom to work with any gels I want but it means I need to investigate each one!
Also noted that sometimes I'm getting a small hard lump on one or two nails when applying the gel polish. I'm following my prep exactly as taught in my course and never had any issues at my course so not sure what is going on anyone any ideas? I'm reluctant to file it off as I know dust can cause lifting. I'm also applying all layers thin as taught also....
Any ideas would be appreciated and sorry for the long message!!!
I use OPI gel color and IBD. Has anyone mixed and matched with these? Used say an OPI gel color with IBD base and top coat or vice versa? Also does anyone know whether a bonding gel / primer are required with both systems? I've used google and noted OPI have a bond aid and IBD have a bonding gel but wondering if actually necessary? I tend to use a primer anyway although may not actually be needed but it was suggested at my course by the tutor that it won't do any harm. The gel polish course I done was a generic one so it gives me the freedom to work with any gels I want but it means I need to investigate each one!
Also noted that sometimes I'm getting a small hard lump on one or two nails when applying the gel polish. I'm following my prep exactly as taught in my course and never had any issues at my course so not sure what is going on anyone any ideas? I'm reluctant to file it off as I know dust can cause lifting. I'm also applying all layers thin as taught also....
Any ideas would be appreciated and sorry for the long message!!!