How long do I cure gelish foundation?

How long do I cure gelish foundation?

Gelish Base Coat (aka Gelish FOUNDATION Base Gel) secures adhesion while not damaging the natural nail plate. Gelish FOUNDATION Base Gel cures in 10 seconds in a LED Light or 30 seconds in a 36 Watt UV Light.

Do you wipe off gelish foundation?

Step 1 After completing your Gelish nail prep, apply a thin coat of FOUNDATION Base Coat Gel making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 5 seconds in 18G LED LIGHT. Step 2 Apply a thin layer of AMBIENCE making sure to cap the free edge. Step 6 Cleanse with NAIL SURFACE CLEANSE and a WIPE IT OFF lint-free wipe.

Is gelish Foundation supposed to be sticky?

The base coat you put on with your gel manicure is to make sure the gel polish will properly adhere to your nail. It needs to remain sticky or tacky so that when you apply your top gel colour, it can literally stick to the base coat. A no wipe top coat is exactly what it says it is.

How many coats of foundation do you need for gel nails?

A gel polish manicure uses soak off gel that looks and acts like nail polish, but technically it is gel. You must do a base coat, 2-3 coats of the color, then finish with a top coat. Each layer of polish must be cured in a UV or LED lamp.

Can you use regular nail polish with gel foundation and top coat?

You shouldn’t use a UV gel base coat with regular nail polishes. This is because regular nail polishes won’t adhere so well to a gel base coat.

Should I wipe base coat after curing?

Base coat, along with polish and top coat stay sticky till you use alcohol to wipe the top coat after curing all layers unless you’re using a no wipe top coat, then you just cure and done. Gel polish will always be sticky through the curing process, its normal. 6 of 6 found this helpful.

Can you use top coat as basecoat gel?

A base coat can be used as a top coat and a top coat can be used as a base coat. Top Coats and Base Coats tend to use the same ingredients. But they use them in different proportions. For example, a base coat would use more plasticizers and sticky resins, and a top coat would contain more film formers.

Can I put regular polish over gel base coat?

Can I use regular nail polish on top of my gel manicure? Yes. With the gel manicure already on the nails, you must be careful not to layer up on polish so much that you end up with really thick nails. It will look bulky and feel strange, so keep the layers light!

How do I apply Gelish nail Foundation gel?

Remove the dust and wipe the nail with Gelish Nail Surface Cleanse using a lint free wipe. Apply Gelish pH Bond to the nail plate. Apply Gelish Foundation Gel – in a thin application and seal the edges of the nail. Place hand in the Gelish LED 18G Light for 5 seconds or UV Light for 1 minute.

How do I apply Gelish led 18G light?

Apply Gelish Foundation Gel – in a thin application and seal the edges of the nail. Place hand in the Gelish LED 18G Light for 5 seconds or UV Light for 1 minute. Remove the tacky residue off the polymerised base coat with the clean gel brush.

How do you use Gelish top it off?

Apply Gelish Top It Off Gel from cuticle to free edge using a thin, light application. Place hand in LED Light for 30 seconds or 36 Watt UV Light for 2 minutes. Wipe off the tacky surface residue with Gelish Cleanser. Apply Gelish cuticle oil to the skin surrounding the nail.

How do you apply gel nails with LED lights?

Apply Gelish Base Coat – in a thin application and seal the edges of the nail. Place hand in the Gelish LED Light for 10 seconds or a 36 Watt UV Light for 1 minute. 1. Apply Gelish Structure Gel in a THIN LIGHT APPLICATION from cuticle to free edge to build structure to the nail. Seal the edges of the nail & the free edge.