Gel Nail Top Coat Won T Dry

If the product is applied too thick it can t dry and harden as it should.

Gel nail top coat won t dry.

Make sure the product you are using isn t too old. If you re concerned about ending up with dry brittle nails look for formulas with hydrating and moisturizing properties. An off brand or it was applied too thickly for the uv to reach the inside of the layer. 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. Apply 2 coats of finish gel 4 1st coat on 10 fingers and then reapply 2nd coat on 10 fingers. First coat of finish gel was applied excessively thick. Gel polish unlike regular nail polish needs exposure to uv light to harden.

The seal also reduces breathability. Essie s gel nail polish formula is only two steps color then a top coat. The gel polish absorbs the light which is what makes it harden. Under the uv lamp it should cure in seconds.

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. The second coat of finish gel can be slightly thicker. 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. For proper technique the first coat of finish gel should be thin.

These polishes are sold in kits and individually so you can keep stocking up on new shades. In order to dry or cure gel nail polish needs to be exposed to either ultraviolet or led light. The way the curing process works is that the top layers of the gel will absorb the most light. While some gel polish can.

This means that if you apply the polish too thickly the underneath layers will not dry. Many top coats tend to dry out nails since they create a seal that keeps moisture out. So either the polish is defective too old. To finish lightly buff the surface of the nail with a buffing tool.

Putting more polish on top of wet polish means the bottom layer will never harden.