Gelish Gel Polish Manicure Application (In-depth)
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2019
- In this video tutorial, NailNovice shows you how to correctly apply Gelish Gel Polish as part of a natural nail Gel Polish Manicure service.
For the written steps see www.NailNovice.com at the link below:
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USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Gelish PH BOND
Gelish Foundation (Base Coat)
Gelish Exhale (Colour)
Gelish Structure Gel in Clear (Strength Layer)
Gelish Top It Off (Top Coat)
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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
Thanks Alexandra, thanks for watching :)
Thank you for making it look really easy.
You’re welcome 😊
Love this and love Gelishhh!!!
I love this color
Perfect video, ty!
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
Thanks for commenting! You may be a 'hybrid' polish gal if you prefer gelish over other brands :)
NailNovice I am a gel tech and just learned about the hybrid gel so I am gonna try it looks like its easy...
This was soooo beneficial thank you
Thats fantastic, thanks Matamela :)
Do you have a video showing the removal process of gel polish? x
thats really interesting techniques!! def will give it a try :) especially the scrubbing at the nail tip
Great! Glad you like it :)
Excellent video.
Thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing
You're so welcome Sherry! Thanks for watching x
Brilliant thanks 😊
Thanks Rebecca :)
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
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
Hiya, it is less about the wattage, and what spectrum a polish cures in. Gelish cures at 395nm.
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.
Thank you.
The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination
Is it supposed to be completely dry or slightly tacky after the lamp cure between layers?
Great advice. Personally, I prefer a thicker base coat.
What type of "cleaners" and lint free wipes are the preferred ones?
Great video
Thanks Candice x
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 😊
Your wedding is in 4 days!! May love forever follow you and your spouse ❤
@@bleepzbloopzz thank you so much for your good wishes.🙏🏼
OHH THATS TOMORROW CONGRATULATIONS!
@@Selenaca thank you so much. Well, today is the day. At 12:00 I will be exchanging vows with my husband to be.
THANK YOU for putting the cuticle oil on the nail instead of directly on the cuticle so much more hygienic
Absolutely!!
I love these video! Thx
Fantastic! Thanks for watching x
How much is the structure gel and Gelish “Exhale”
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
Can you clean last layer w alcohol?
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?
Hi Samanta, if it's peeling, then it either hasn't cured properly or, your nail surface was not prepped correctly.
Both can be the reason... make thin coats, and cover exactly
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)
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 :)
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
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.
Would using isopropyl alcohol or acetone have the same effect as the ph bond? Thanks for the informative video!
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.
@@nailnovice8781 Thank you for the response! :D
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?
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.
Is it best not to soak the nails before applying Gelish ?
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?
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 :)
What a beautiful accent
Aw, thank you :)
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?
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)
NailNovice thank you so much!
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!
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.
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 :)
Stephanie Rivas Try Ulta, Sally or Sephora. I’m sure they would have authentic products.
Check the official gelish website. It should list authorised distributors near you
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 ?
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 :)
Hi what colour is that polish?
Are all led lights the same?
I have a small one and was wondering if it works the same as a bigger led lamp
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.
NailNovice thank you so much for replying. I’ll definitely do more research on it. 😊
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?
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.
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?
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 💅
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.
Top coat goes straight onto cured colour :) Some top coats require a wipe after your final cure. Not all, but some brands.
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
You can also use a sensationail led mini lamp for 15 dollars on amazon
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.
i use a sensationail lamp which is about $15. It cures Gelish gel very well👌🏼
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
Are you using the correct lamp Nikki. Could be the culprit.
NailNovice yeah I use the Gelish lamp and polishes
@@nmccu16 I've seen videos explaining why it happens, the most common cause is that it may be under-cured or too many layers.
Instead of dry brushing, can one just clean with alcohol? Thank you!!💗
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)
Really helpful thanks
Is there a certain brush you like to use for dry brushing? Or specific brand you like?
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!
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.
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...
@@nailnovice8781 yes. So to everything so I'm going to return the Top it off and get a new one hopefully that works.
What product did you use to clean the nails after you finished?
Thank you!!
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.
I get a sticky residue when I’m done? What is that and how do I get rid of it
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 :)
I have a uv lamp is it still good?
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 :)
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?
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.
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 :)
@@nailnovice8781 thank you for responding. I am going to try it your way. thanks again!
how long do you think this application will typically last?
3 weeks is the reccomended time frame give or take how well your clients look after their nails.
Hello! my gelish top it off alters the chosen color making it colder. Does it happen to you too?
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
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.
Don’t i need to remove the tacky layer before putting on the second layer?
The second layer of colour? No.
What Gelish color are you using? It’s beautiful!
Gelish Exhale :)
NailNovice Thank you!
What did u wipe with, alcohol?
Yep, either the brand's cleanser product or, pure isopropyl alcohol :)
How do I prevent the polish from peeling off ?
If it is PEELING, it is not cured. Are you using the correct lamp for your polish line?
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?
Hi Lily. Peeling usually indicates the product was never cured properly. Are you using the same brand lamp?
@@nailnovice8781 no. But we do have the gelish uv lamp we just used the led one so it would be quicker
I just used a gelish nail polish. What causes the polish to turn yellowish? I cured every layer for 30 seconds.
Also thank you for the video - it is very informative.
can you recommend sheer like barely there gel polish?
Gelish Simple Sheer (Super sheer, translucent pink - perfect for french)
can you use led lamp for gelish nail polish because it says uv lamp.
I use the Gelish 18G LED Lamp
Isn't structure gel supposed to go to the bottom after basecoat
You can absolutely do it both ways. Ive experimented with both and found soak off faster and easier when applied over colour :)
How do you ensure that no polish goes on the skin?
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 :)
You could try latex varnish ! It just peels off after you’ve finished painting you’re nails.
Why do you have to brush of the base coat ????
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?
Isopropyl alcohol
Hopefully this will help me with my nails peeling all the way off lol
Hi Lydia, peeling is typically because your product is not properly cured. Are you using the correct lamp for your system?
Cleanse with whAt?
Either the cleanser from your polish range OR isopropyl alcohol
Why only 5 seconds for the foundation?
Can you do my nails? 💗
Bond -> 1 base -> 1 hard gel -> 2 color -> 1hard gel - top ?? im vietnamese
dehydrate - foundation - 2 colour - (optional structure gel) - top