Why is my gel polish not drying?

Why is my gel polish not drying?

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.

Does gel nail polish dry 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.

Can you Overcure 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.