Yes it's 2 minutes in a uv lamp xCan the Gel ll polish be cured with a UV lamp rather than an LED?
Yes it's 2 minutes in a uv lamp xCan the Gel ll polish be cured with a UV lamp rather than an LED?
I was advised to stir all polishes when received in post, then shake before application.I now have a few Gel ll colours and application has been a little patchy, usually needing three coats. I'm going to shake for England to see if this resolves it.
Can anyone tell me if there is a French white that can be used with a UV lamp? On the Gel ll site it seems that they all have to be used with led which I don't have.
We don't offer extensions, we only work on the natural nail and the hardest thing we've had to remove is shellac which is obviously pretty easy. Has anyone got some mega tips to help with the removal of Gel ll? Is heat the way to go?
All advice is greatly appreciated.
Vic x
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Hiya, I felt the same as you when I first removed it. It's very different from Shellac, it does take a little more help than other polishes, I found putting a heated wheat bag helped it budge, also it doesn't flake off it sort of crumbles.I would also really appreciate any tips on removal. I've just soaked off Gel II for the first time - from my own nails - and it was a nightmare . I did exactly the same as I do with Gelish - buff off top coat, soak cotton ball with dsolve, wrap in foil. Gelish always removes easily after 10 mins. The Gel II wouldn't budge! I used a little heat to help things along after re-wrapping for the first time but it made no difference. I'm now dreading removal on my clients - I've been harsher on my nails than I would ever be on a client just in desperation to finally get it off! Help!!
I now have a few Gel ll colours and application has been a little patchy, usually needing three coats. I'm going to shake for England to see if this resolves it.
Can anyone tell me if there is a French white that can be used with a UV lamp? On the Gel ll site it seems that they all have to be used with led which I don't have.
We don't offer extensions, we only work on the natural nail and the hardest thing we've had to remove is shellac which is obviously pretty easy. Has anyone got some mega tips to help with the removal of Gel ll? Is heat the way to go?
All advice is greatly appreciated.
Vic x
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Hi I have so far used 2 Of the gel ii colours both of which had shrinkage on each nail at the free edge and cuticle (but mainly free edge) I don't usually buff the nail before applying (as used to using CND) but after the first person had shrinkage I decided on the second to buff - still shrinkage!! Feeling really disappointed as gel ii sounded really good and have brought quite a few colours!! I do the same prep as with CND shellac but I use a generic IPA rather than Dsperse or Scrubfresh. Any ideas??? :-( x
I now have a few Gel ll colours and application has been a little patchy, usually needing three coats. I'm going to shake for England to see if this resolves it.
Can anyone tell me if there is a French white that can be used with a UV lamp? On the Gel ll site it seems that they all have to be used with led which I don't have.
We don't offer extensions, we only work on the natural nail and the hardest thing we've had to remove is shellac which is obviously pretty easy. Has anyone got some mega tips to help with the removal of Gel ll? Is heat the way to go?
All advice is greatly appreciated.
Vic x
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Hiyas
Are you making sure to cleanse the nail and free edge, plus making. Sure to wait until totally dry hun? This can make. A big difference as can giving the colours a good stir
Hi Maz
Thanks for the reply yes fully cleanse the nail plate and free edge in IPA and for the last client waited at least 5 mins and made sure they were dry. Also have stirred them all with a orange wood stick and given them a good shake. At a loss now :-/ might give Creative Beauty a ring on Monday and see what they suggest. I know they do a Gel ii cleanse but it's out of stock at the min. Xxx
I've never had this problem, what top coat are you using? xHi I have now tried two colours and have found that after I have applied the top coat and wiped they loose the shine. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? I am leaving a good 20 secs before wiping with dsperse. Never had this problem with Shellac or Gelish. Not sure how thick I am supposed to apply?
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