Curing Plus Mani Do's & Don't with Gels

Gels require a UV/LED light to cure them, a gel base coat for maximum adhesion (rubber base gels do not need a gel base) and a gel top coat for a shiny and protective finishing layer. Using our PH Bond and Acid Free Primer are optional, but the use of them can promote a stronger adhesion to your natural nails. 

Cure Gels Thoroughly:
It is very important that you thoroughly cure your gels. One of the fastest ways to get gel allergies is to not fully cure your gels. Especially if you have them on or touching your skin. While Bling’s gels are very clean and eliminate the worst of the allergen ingredients, people can become allergic to any gel ingredients if not properly applied to your nail, aka not thoroughly cured. Additionally, in order to have the gel adhere well to your nail, it needs to fully cured. Bling's Rubber gels should be firm and only slightly pliable. If they're gooey or bendable or peeling or anything short of firm, attached and only slightly bendy they're not curing well. 48-watt lamps do not appear to be sufficient these days. I know historically 48-watt lamps were the industry standard for basic gels. But because the output through the lights is different than wattage into the lamp, with 48 watts worth of electricity going in, the energy coming out of the lamp may not really be 48 watts, it could be less. There's no industry standard controlling how these lamps are made or how well they work. It is very important to have a strong lamp. Therefore, Bling recommends 100+ Watts for advanced gels. 100+ Watts should be sufficient to cure any gels. Lamps are very inexpensive these days. You don't have to buy the most expensive lamp out there.

The Do’s & Don’t with Gels:
The gel industry has recently published information that applying cuticle oils or lotions on your cuticles immediately after curing your gels on your nails can trap any potential residual allergen ingredient and amplify its penetration into your skin. For this reason, Bling highly recommends not applying cuticle oils or creams immediately after applying gels. Additionally, it is not recommended to wipe the gel dispersion layer with alcohol. This spreads the uncured gel product on your skin also. Instead apply top coat over the gel (dispersion layer) to lock down the dispersion layer as best possible. After your final top coat, thoroughly wash your hands to removed residual gel ingredients. It is safer to wait to apply cuticle oils or lotions.