As a beginning esthetician I am truly appreciative of this video! This was one of my biggest problems in doing gel nails (all my clients nails would lift/chip)

I'm in love with your teaching on gelish

Great in-depth video!!! Thank you

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexandra, thanks for watching :)

Thank you for making it look really easy.

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

I love gelish gel polish. i have tried so many different gel polish and I like how thick the top coat is and the colour polish goes on nicely

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! You may be a 'hybrid' polish gal if you prefer gelish over other brands :)

@LadyDianeH

4 жыл бұрын

NailNovice I am a gel tech and just learned about the hybrid gel so I am gonna try it looks like its easy...

Love this and love Gelishhh!!!

I love this color

Do you have a video showing the removal process of gel polish? x

Perfect video, ty!

Thanks for your video. Gelish polish have been hard to apply for me. When I do is difficult that the color is homogeneous. Could you please give me any suggestions?. Thanks.

This was soooo beneficial thank you

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

Thats fantastic, thanks Matamela :)

love your accent.thank u,do u know why my polish always starts to lifts from the nailing 4 days few start , the whole hand states usually just 8 days.thank u

Is it supposed to be completely dry or slightly tacky after the lamp cure between layers?

THANK YOU for putting the cuticle oil on the nail instead of directly on the cuticle so much more hygienic

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

What type of "cleaners" and lint free wipes are the preferred ones?

Great advice. Personally, I prefer a thicker base coat.

Excellent video.

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination

Thank you for a very informative tutorial. I found it very useful and I intend to try doing my own for my wedding on July 28th 2023. Wish me luck 😊

@bleepzbloopzz

Жыл бұрын

Your wedding is in 4 days!! May love forever follow you and your spouse ❤

@Jacqueline123123

Жыл бұрын

@@bleepzbloopzz thank you so much for your good wishes.🙏🏼

@Selenaca

Жыл бұрын

OHH THATS TOMORROW CONGRATULATIONS!

@Jacqueline123123

Жыл бұрын

@@Selenaca thank you so much. Well, today is the day. At 12:00 I will be exchanging vows with my husband to be.

Hello Dear , Can you please advise use of structure gel . I have want to ask you I do exactly same prep and application but my customer saying polish comes off easily like if it chip from one corner they can peel it off whole nail easily. Gelish is good brand I don’t why this is happening. I have tried cuccio gel colour before and same thing peel off easily. Please advise

thats really interesting techniques!! def will give it a try :) especially the scrubbing at the nail tip

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad you like it :)

How much is the structure gel and Gelish “Exhale”

Can you clean last layer w alcohol?

Thank you for sharing

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Sherry! Thanks for watching x

Is it best not to soak the nails before applying Gelish ?

Brilliant thanks 😊

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rebecca :)

Thank you.

Great video

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Candice x

Hi what colour is that polish?

What a beautiful accent

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you :)

What a helpful video! Wish I would have watched it sooner !! Just a quick question. I have a janolia 86w led/uv lamp is that good enough for gelish products ? I just ordered the structure gel and ph bond from gelish last week not knowing I need a specific type of lamp! Using modelones color base and top coat now. Wanted to add structure gel to my routine for stronger nails

@Nailnationeducation

4 жыл бұрын

Structure gel cures better with non gelish brand lights unlike the gel polish itself. Structure gel is a life saver, but I wish the gel polish was better and I love Harmony/ Gelish products but the gel polish itself is very picky about how it is cured. I have completely given up on the top coat no matter how many videos or instructions I follow it dulls every single time

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Hiya, it is less about the wattage, and what spectrum a polish cures in. Gelish cures at 395nm.

One of my gelish colours really badly keeps shrinking . I have some everything as per yr video . Could it be I need to do very very thin layers (thinner than usual)

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

Has it been sitting on the shelf unused? The ingredients inside start to separate and need a roll around every now and then. I always roll all my colours every few weeks and give a gently roll or stir right after the client chooses their colour and allow it to settle again while I continue the service. Also, 2-3 thin layers. The first layer should be quite sheer. Shrinking can also be your foundation layer is too thick or you didn't cap the edge properly or you didn't dry brush. Hope this helps :)

Can you use a Gelish PH Bond as a base coat with regular nail polish? Or apply a peel-off base on top of it?

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Leksi, you would still need a proper polish base coat after ph Bond before applying colour. Have not tried with peel-off base as this is not something Gelish carry in their range.

Amazing video thanks. My nail polish starts peeling after a week if the lamp works fine could it be that the coats are too thick, or that I don't cover all the foundation with the nail polish?

@nailnovice8781

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Samanta, if it's peeling, then it either hasn't cured properly or, your nail surface was not prepped correctly.

@tomandme3698

2 жыл бұрын

Both can be the reason... make thin coats, and cover exactly

Thank you for this video. What brand is your pusher/scraper? Or can you post a link of where to buy that one please? I got one but it’s too sharp and damaging to the nails. Thanks

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

I tend to bulk purchase pushers on AliExpress. They need replacing more often but I found a shape that I like so continue to order the same. There are many different styles out there and it is totally personal preference.

I love these video! Thx

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks for watching x

Hi ! Very useful video but I have a few questions if you dont mind. Is the dry brush actually completely dry or does it have alcohol on ? Also , can you use the gellish foundation , modelones colour and then the gellish top coat ?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! The dry brush is, dry! Certainly no alcohol as you want to keep the tacky layer, just simply remove the excess of it. And yes, gelish does advertise that their base and top are suitable to use with other colour ranges but you will have to ensure correct cure times and suitable lamps for each range is used :)

some videos I watch they use the pro bond after the ph bond and before the foundation layer.. how come some people do and some people don't.. does it make the nails last longer? also what are you using to clean the nails?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Pro Bond is a primer and is typically only used for extension services such as acrylic where higher adhesion is required. If you apply pro bond before gel polish, it may help it to last longer BUT, the soak off will take waaaaay longer and be more difficult. It is unnecessary for a gel polish service. If anything, ONLY at the free edge for trouble chippers. I am cleansing with 99% Isopropyl alcohol (or use your polish brands cleanser)

@alyssabrooke7168

4 жыл бұрын

NailNovice thank you so much!

I get a sticky residue when I’m done? What is that and how do I get rid of it

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes some brands, like Relish, have a sticky residue, even after curing the top coat. Gelish requires you to remove the tacky layer after curing your top coat. Use either the Relish cleanser, or isopropyl alcohol :)

What lind of lamp and wattage do I meed to cure gelish polish?? I'm trying to find a cheaper version on amazon. But there are so many, UV LED and different wattage!

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Gelish cures at 395nm (much higher than other brands) So you require a lamp that cures at that wavelength or within a range that includes that.

@Nailnationeducation

4 жыл бұрын

Light elegance is the only other light that i have any luck getting Gelish gel polish to cure with. It is a pain in the butt actually

My nail polish peels off whole after just one day 😬 any tips? I’ve followed this routine today so I’ll see how it goes but it isn’t too different to my usual routine, I just wiped away the residue after the foundation and applied the structure gel after colour rather than before

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Are you using the correct lamp Nikki. Could be the culprit.

@nmccu16

4 жыл бұрын

NailNovice yeah I use the Gelish lamp and polishes

@JadenYukifan28

Жыл бұрын

@@nmccu16 I've seen videos explaining why it happens, the most common cause is that it may be under-cured or too many layers.

Are all led lights the same? I have a small one and was wondering if it works the same as a bigger led lamp

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer, im so glad you asked and double checked, because NO. not all lamps are the same. And not all lamps will cure all products. Different brands and ranges cure at specific light spectrums amd if your lamp is not correct for the particular range you are using, you can under cure it. Whilst it will LOOK cured, it may actually not be. Which is exposing you or clients to uncured prouduct and could cause irritation, allergies and dermatitis! Do your research! Or but the recommended lamp from your range.

@jennytocool

4 жыл бұрын

NailNovice thank you so much for replying. I’ll definitely do more research on it. 😊

Would using isopropyl alcohol or acetone have the same effect as the ph bond? Thanks for the informative video!

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Yoon. Acetone can leave behind a film that inhibits adhesion. While some brands instruct you to use acetone, Gelish doesn't. But yes, isopropyl can be used instead of ph bond.

@yoonie811

4 жыл бұрын

@@nailnovice8781 Thank you for the response! :D

@Nailnationeducation

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

I have a uv lamp is it still good?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Gelish does cure in UV. You will need to cure for 2 minutes. But also check the wattage that Gelish suggest as I have only used LED :)

My Top it off cracks on the first day. Crack as if it's a cracked glass or a strand of hair on my nails. They also start chipping off within the first week. I have that exact 18G lamp and the gelish still chips. At first I thought it was my cheap lamp but I just bought this one and it cost me a fortune so I just don't know what I'm doing wrong anymore.

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Are you certain you are using Gelish Top It Off (from the soak-off range)? Crackling usually happens when a hard gel is applied over a soft gel. Chipping is also a sign of over-curing. Are you following the cure timing correctly? applying as the video outlines and usual genuine Gelish? You are right. Something is not right in your routine if this is happening for you...

@SinikiweNgcobo

4 жыл бұрын

@@nailnovice8781 yes. So to everything so I'm going to return the Top it off and get a new one hopefully that works.

Do gel color polishes need to be wiped with cleanser/alcohol? Or do you just go straight to top coat? I go straight to top coat & its always worked out, I just want to make sure I'm doing it correctly now that im thinking about it lol.

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

Top coat goes straight onto cured colour :) Some top coats require a wipe after your final cure. Not all, but some brands.

I thought the structure gel was supposed to go underneath after the foundation, does it make it stronger if you use it after the color?

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Margarita, after foundation when needing to smooth ridges or delamination. After colour for added strength. I also removal easier when used over colour coat :)

@Nailnationeducation

4 жыл бұрын

Foundation first, then structure then gel polish color.

This is absolutely beautiful and I love the color! Where would I be able to buy gelish. I’m afraid to purchase because I’m not sure who sells authentic ones. Thanks for you help :)

@TheMarvelousBeautyChannel1

4 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Rivas Try Ulta, Sally or Sephora. I’m sure they would have authentic products.

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Check the official gelish website. It should list authorised distributors near you

Hey, I've looked up these lamps, they are very expensive! Do you recommend a "Gelish on the go" lamp? Would that work? My nails aren't curing with the UV lamp I have :( it is a 36W LED lamp

@alexissanchez4291

4 жыл бұрын

You can also use a sensationail led mini lamp for 15 dollars on amazon

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jorgia, your're right. The Gelish lamps aren't cheap.... but try to stick to using the matching lamp to your brand if you can. If you ARE going to mix and match, be sure you research thoroughly about curing spectrums.

@Nailnationeducation

4 жыл бұрын

Most LED lamps do not cure gelish gel polish. It is very picky about what light you use. I am actually beginning to get extremely frustrated with gelish gel polish. It is the only gel polish that I ever have a problem with curing, its very frustrating

@user-gx7jt9eg6l

3 жыл бұрын

i use a sensationail lamp which is about $15. It cures Gelish gel very well👌🏼

Is there a certain brush you like to use for dry brushing? Or specific brand you like?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Stace, I just use a cheap, synthetic brush that I like the shape of. It's wiped with alcohol after each client to remove the tacky layer residue, which is drying for bristles so I'm happy with a cheapie that i can easily replace every few months :) You can also use a gel brush though!

how long do you think this application will typically last?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

3 weeks is the reccomended time frame give or take how well your clients look after their nails.

Instead of dry brushing, can one just clean with alcohol? Thank you!!💗

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there June. No. Not in this instance. The foundation layer is like the double sided sticky tape between the natural nail and the colour. You don't want to remove the stick (as iso would), just simply remove the EXCESS stick (so you're colour doesnt slide around)

@becca9090

4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful thanks

Don’t i need to remove the tacky layer before putting on the second layer?

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

The second layer of colour? No.

What product did you use to clean the nails after you finished? Thank you!!

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

The Gelish Top It Off Top Coat still has an inhibition layer after curing. You can use Gelish Cleanse or pure (beauty grade) isopropyl alcohol.

Hello! my gelish top it off alters the chosen color making it colder. Does it happen to you too?

@simondf7

4 жыл бұрын

it is very noticeable with the "nude" colors. I don't know why, I have been using it for years and I had never noticed it .. but I noticed that it is transparent, but with violet reflections

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Over the years, I had two colours that would change. I had a pink that instantly turned purple wherever top coat was applied. Gelish supplied a replacement as others has complained about the same issue, with the same colour. And a nudey fawn that would fade over three weeks wear. I have found gelish colours to fade with wear more than the other brand I use.

In another gel application video the host said to apply the structure gel after the foundation gel , not after the nail polish gel. Been doing it her way for awhile. Any difference?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

After foundation to smooth ridges and imperfections of the natural nail. After colour for extra strength. Its also much easier to soak off when on top of colour than when applied over foundation.

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

However, if you are using it as a base from which you file off colour and back fill the structure gel, of course it would go after foundation as you are also :)

@Mellie726

4 жыл бұрын

@@nailnovice8781 thank you for responding. I am going to try it your way. thanks again!

How do I prevent the polish from peeling off ?

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

If it is PEELING, it is not cured. Are you using the correct lamp for your polish line?

Thanks for your video! I have a gel moment 6 watt led lamp, and I thought I could use it for my gelish polishes, but I'm worried it isn't strong enough, even if I leave my nails under it for longer. I tried leaving them under for two minutes and they didn't dry, but that was before watching this video, so I know I was doing some other things wrong as well. Do you think it can work?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dana, it's really important that you know and understand that not all lamps will cure all gels. Different brands of gel polish cure at different light spectrums. You MUST have a lamp that matches the spectrum that your polish requires to cure. This is why each brand, has their own lamp, that has been scientifically designed to cure THAT polish. Gel polish also LOOKS cured when only 50% cured. So you may THINK your polish is curing in your cheap lamp, but really it is under cured and could lead to overexposure and dermatitis. A 6W lamp will not cure much at all.... You really must look into the Gelish lamp if using Gelish.

@Nailnationeducation

4 жыл бұрын

No it won't work

@bee0000

2 жыл бұрын

Hello I’m also having this issue but I’m using the gelish mini lamp to cure the polish and it is still not working. Is there anything I can do differently?

@tomandme3698

2 жыл бұрын

May be it's the stickyness on the surface only, and you think it isn't dry... make thin layers and try out a longer time. And never wipe off this sticky part between the layers. Good luck 💅

What did u wipe with, alcohol?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, either the brand's cleanser product or, pure isopropyl alcohol :)

My gelish nail polish starts peeling at the edges and then all the polish on that nail peels off. Do you know any reason why?

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lily. Peeling usually indicates the product was never cured properly. Are you using the same brand lamp?

@lilydisalvo5108

3 жыл бұрын

@@nailnovice8781 no. But we do have the gelish uv lamp we just used the led one so it would be quicker

Isn't structure gel supposed to go to the bottom after basecoat

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

You can absolutely do it both ways. Ive experimented with both and found soak off faster and easier when applied over colour :)

I just used a gelish nail polish. What causes the polish to turn yellowish? I cured every layer for 30 seconds.

@nancygillespie7014

2 жыл бұрын

Also thank you for the video - it is very informative.

can you use led lamp for gelish nail polish because it says uv lamp.

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

I use the Gelish 18G LED Lamp

Why only 5 seconds for the foundation?

can you recommend sheer like barely there gel polish?

@nailnovice8781

5 жыл бұрын

Gelish Simple Sheer (Super sheer, translucent pink - perfect for french)

How do you ensure that no polish goes on the skin?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Stay a couple of mm away from the cuticle area and sidewalls. It's just practice! You always want your top coat to overlap your colour by about 1mm so keep that in mind :)

@nicolaspencer9756

4 жыл бұрын

You could try latex varnish ! It just peels off after you’ve finished painting you’re nails.

What Gelish color are you using? It’s beautiful!

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Gelish Exhale :)

@maridean56

4 жыл бұрын

NailNovice Thank you!

Why do you have to brush of the base coat ????

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

It's called dry wiping. it helps prevent shrinking. it is not a necessary step with all brands. but Gelish requires this :)

What do you wipe the nails with at the end?

@nailnovice8781

4 жыл бұрын

Isopropyl alcohol

Cleanse with whAt?

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

Either the cleanser from your polish range OR isopropyl alcohol

Bond -> 1 base -> 1 hard gel -> 2 color -> 1hard gel - top ?? im vietnamese

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

dehydrate - foundation - 2 colour - (optional structure gel) - top

Hopefully this will help me with my nails peeling all the way off lol

@nailnovice8781

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lydia, peeling is typically because your product is not properly cured. Are you using the correct lamp for your system?

Can you do my nails? 💗