Can I use gel nail polish without UV light?
Can I use gel nail polish without UV light?
​While you will be able to apply gel nail polish without a UV light, the other "processes" of drying are long and will not give the quality results you expect. A UV light is what dries the gel quickly and without fail.
What brand of gel nail polish do salons use?
Gelish has produced more than 100 colors and has been sold in more than 80 countries all over the world. Gelish Dynamic Duo Soak Off Gel Nail Polish applies like traditional polish but lasts longer.
Can you over cure LED gel polish?
Over-curing a gel is possible. Some gels will discolor when over-cured and some will lose the gloss, while others will do both or neither. So much of this depends on the gel and the curing light. Each manufacturer should be able to assist the nail technician in what issues they may see with over-curing the product.
How can I cure my gel nails without a UV light?
Bluesky Gel contains 1% MORE gel polymer than CND Shellac, making the Bluesky Gel one of the strongest gel polishes available. However, CND Shellac will only cure using a UV nail lamp, whereas Bluesky Gel will cure under both UV and LED nail lamps, making it more versatile.
Can you use any gel nail polish with LED light?
Today, most gel polish brands will cure in LED or UV lamps, but not all of them do. CND Shellac is supposed to only cure in a UV lamp, but some people can get it to cure in an LED lamp. As long as the gel polish cures in the lamp you have, you should be able to use it.
Why is my gel polish sticky after curing?
After curing, your nails will feel tacky to the touch. Don't worry, they are dry, it's just that the gel polish has a tacky (also called inhibition) layer when it's done curing. Use a lint free wipe with 91% alcohol to wipe off the tacky layer on top of the gel polish. Don't be afraid to wipe the nail, it's dry.
Why is my gel polish not curing?
It sounds like the gel-polish is not fully cured. It is also possible that you are applying the gel-polish too thick. When gel-polish is applied too heavy, the UV light cannot penetrate through the entire layer to cure it properly. Uncured gel-polish can cause the top coat to dull and also get wiped away with cleanser.