UV Gel dull and cloudy

[becky071]

Hiya girls

I have just started a gel course and practising on my Nail Trainer. I no I shouldn't be too critical as it was my very 1st attempt but after I cured the gel and wiped over with the nail solution it went really dull and cloudy, almost like a chalk kinda colour :cry: I was just wondering where do you think I am going wrong? Im going to keep trying today, I refuse to go out until I do it right! lol.

Hope you can help girlies!

Lotsa love
Becky xx

 

[Bagpuss]

hiya ... what gel are you using ?

 

[becky071]

Hiya

Dream Uni-Phase Pink.

Hope you can help

Bex

xxx

 

[ciara1980]

hi
did u cure it for long enough.

 

[becky071]

I think so. Well I cured it for as long as I was told.

Im in the middle of doing another one but Im going to keep in under the UV for longer and see if this makes a difference fingers crossed!

Thanks girls


xxxxxxxxxx

 

[tracey louise]

sometimes this be caused by not curing for long enough,
applying the gel to thinly
using a different brand of solution
your lamp needing new bulbs
or sometimes it can help if you wait a minute before wiping of the dispersion layer of gel.hth
i too have had the same problem so i hope you get it sorted.good luck with your training.x

 

[Rosey]

Other things to consider is if you are using the correct lamp for your gel system, and also if you need a gloss/finishing gel - some gels don't have a shiny finish. The nails need to be positioned correctly in the lamp - especially with one row lamps - if they aren't getting a good exposure to the light then that could be a problem HTH x

 

[Bagpuss]

this might help...its about the brand you are using...http://www.salongeek.com/nail-geek/...gel-extensions.html?highlight=Dream+Uni-Phase

 

[becky071]

aww thanks for all the info girls. I had a read through the links and the only thing left that I can try is putting a thick finishing layer on. I'll give it a go in a bit. I was starting to doubt myself Only started yday!! lol. I like to see instant results (could be the reason y I hate the gym so much) haha!


Thanks again girls!

xxxxxxxxx:green:

 

[tracey louise]

im sure you if you do a search on here you will find loads of threads about the same problem as i know that you are not the oly one that has had trouble with this.its definately worth a look if you get the chance.x