Gel Nail Top Coat Won T Dry

First coat of finish gel was applied excessively thick.

Gel nail top coat won t dry.

This means that if you apply the polish too thickly the underneath layers will not dry. For proper technique the first coat of finish gel should be thin. The second coat of finish gel can be slightly thicker. A good way to test if each coat has hardened and isn t just dry to the touch is to touch two nails together quickly if they feel tacky or you feel any resistance they re not ready to put another coat on top yet.

An off brand or it was applied too thickly for the uv to reach the inside of the layer. Seal your nails with a gel top coat and let them dry for 3 5 minutes. Under the uv lamp it should cure in seconds. The gel polish absorbs the light which is what makes it harden.

These polishes are sold in kits and individually so you can keep stocking up on new shades. Gel polish unlike regular nail polish needs exposure to uv light to harden. So either the polish is defective too old. The seal also reduces breathability.

If the product is applied too thick it can t dry and harden as it should. Many top coats tend to dry out nails since they create a seal that keeps moisture out. Use dry lint free wipe to wipe off excess. Shake the top coat and prepare the brush by wiping away excess product along the rim of the bottle.

Putting more polish on top of wet polish means the bottom layer will never harden. The way the curing process works is that the top layers of the gel will absorb the most light. Leave the wraps on for 10 to 15 minutes and then using a wooden cuticle pusher gently push the gel off of the nail plates. In order to dry or cure gel nail polish needs to be exposed to either ultraviolet or led light.

To finish lightly buff the surface of the nail with a buffing tool. Just as you did with the base coat and polish apply a thin even layer of product over each nail. That can create problems as well the second reason you might be having problems is that almost all gel shellac require a base coat and a top coat. Essie s gel nail polish formula is only two steps color then a top coat.

If you re concerned about ending up with dry brittle nails look for formulas with hydrating and moisturizing properties.