While you may immediately think of skin damage when you hear "UV," damage to skin from UV exposure during gel manicures is basically a nonissue, according to new studies. “The risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer was 11 to 46 times lower than the risks of being exposed to natural midday sunlight,” according to a 2013 study in the journal Photochemistry and Photobiology. The nail bed is the skin beneath the nail plate. Its is made of two types of tissues: the deeper dermis, the living tissue which includes capillaries and glands, and the epidermis, the layer just beneath the nail plate, which moves toward the fingertip with the plate. The lunula is the crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail. The lunula is the visible part of the root of the nail. You see if you reuse one pad to wipe more than one of your nails your manicure will look very dull and won’t have that glossy look. Chemicals such as; Lysol, Hand Sanitizer, and Perfumes can work. I have used them and for me, they worked pretty well.

In a flourish of drama, some of our products are classed as hazardous (HAZMAT) goods. This will impact our ability to deliver to certain destinations and use specific delivery methods.

Will you be claiming the VAT back?

You see chemicals like Hand Sanitizers and Perfumes tend to have additives like dyes that can potentially mess up your gel manicure. So try to avoid any that are colored. Bonus Tip Gently remove the shine from nails using a nail buffer. This will help loosen any remaining dead skin from the nail plate. Be sure to buff the entire nail plate from edge to edge. We use

There are a fair number of products and tools you will require to ensure you can follow the process to have the best nails available. You can get many as bundles such as Gel Nail Essentials and Gel Nail Polish Kits. The goal here is to keep the nails free of oils or debris during the preparation stage and if you are going to use a cuticle softener, ensure it is oil free. Use a lint-free wipe and cleanser to cleanse the nail after buffing. We use our Gel Nail Varnish Cleanser. Ensure these are oil free and that you clean the entire nail from edge to edge. If you are going to use an alcohol solution, make sure it is 99% pure to ensure the nail plate is properly dehydrated and free any oils, this will aid in optimal adhesion of your nail polish colours. We understand this is frustrating but in the meantime, thanks for persevering with chipped nails a little longer as you wait for the remedy. SPECIAL LOCATIONS Shake nail polish colours well before use. Gel nail polish has a unique formula that requires shaking before each use. If you shake your gel polish before use this will allow an easier and an even application. You don't need to shake the base coat or top coat, only the colours.Though alcohol wipes are a bit more costly in the long run, I find them very convenient, professional-looking, and hygienic which is perfect for dealing with clients. Cap the edge. This will prevent the gel polish from lifting and should be done on every coat. Wipe away any excess polish that may have gotten onto the skin before you cure it. Repeat the above a 2 nd or even third time all with very thin layers of colour so that it cures evenly all the way through.

The cuticle is a layer of clear skin located along the bottom edge of your finger. This area is known as the nail bed. The cuticle function is to protect new nails from bacteria when they grow out from the nail root. The area around the cuticle is delicate. It can get dry, damaged, and infected. However, UV lamps are less expensive and are therefore more routinely used in the photocuring process.” It is super important to use the proper light source for the corresponding nail polish, so use the lamp your kit comes with and closely follow usage directions. Gelish has a wide range of gel nail polish colors to choose from (more than 200!), and this kit comes with everything you need to get started.Pour a small amount of nail gel polish remover liquid on to the cotton pads on the foil wraps, then wrap around your finger with the soaked pad on your nail bed. Leave them on for 10-15 minutes But only use a small amount if not you can potentially weaken your gel manicure and remove some of the color or glossiness. This is why I recommend using acetone-free polish remover as a last resort.

It is Fundamental to the process to properly and effectively prepare your nails and cuticles to ensure that your gel colours adhere properly and have a lot more staying power for a longer period. There a number of different top coats on the market such as Matt, no wipe and regular. Try experiment with the different types to find what works for you.This is the deep fold of skin at the base of the nail where the nail root is embedded. It is also known as the nail fold.