Sorry guys I should have explained better. I am cleaning my brush with
NAS 99 after the white then after the clear then after the pink and I
am thinking maybe I am soaking it too much? I read in my OPI axxium
lifting issues that lanolin products and petrolium based products will
cause lifting which is why I asked about the paraffin dip. I am
getting lifting around the cuticle. I am using Bondex 2 and making
sure it is not too thick back there and not touching the cuticle. I
use a 180 grit file to go around the cuticle area and the sidewalls
then a flex 180 to go over the entire nail. Clean off with a brush the
use the nas 99 to wipe the nail clean. I also use the bond aid.:( I
guess I will just have to keep practicing. The hard part was I was so
excited with these nails because they came out so good (hardly any
finish filing because there were not that many divets) and I was so
proud of them and thought MAYBE I could start on real clients instead
of just practicing to perfect my skill. I also take WAY too long
(nealry 2.5 hours) and it should be 1.5 hours for sculpted pink and
whites. BUT I am a newbie at this so I will keep going and hopefully
figure this out! Thanks guys!

On Jan 18, 8:18 am, [email protected] wrote:
> I am not sure but if memory serves me correctly, the gel would come right off 
> if you are wiping and curing after each step.
> Is the lifting happening from off the nails or is it peeling?
> That is what will happen by wiping the dispersion  off each layer.
> If the product is lifting from the nail, it is your prep. The bottom layer 
> will not lift.
> Just an FYI everyone about the soak offs-- you CAN polish on top of it 
> withOUT taking off the shine. I am wearing it now!
> Buenos dias,
> Lynnette
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pati <[email protected]>
> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:55:32
> To: <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: NailTech:: gels and paraffin
>
> Shannon,
> If you are using NAS99 after each layer then I would think that is the 
> culprit for your lifting. I think the dispersion layer is there to grab the 
> next layer and keep it down where it belongs. Try using NAS99 before you 
> apply your primer, (after removing the shine and brushing off the 
> dust)....and then after you finish applying the gel completely. I have been 
> using Axxium and that works perfectly!  Also try to keep the gel away from 
> the cuticles and sidewalls.  Good luck!
>
> Pati
>
> 'Good friends are like stars...
> You don't always see them, But you know they are always there.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shannon <[email protected]>
> To: NailTech <[email protected]>
> Sent: Sun, Jan 17, 2010 10:25 am
> Subject: NailTech:: gels and paraffin
>
> Will doing a paraffin dip after a full set of sculpted pink and white
> gels cause lifting? Or could it be too much using NAS 99 after each
> coat?? Just grasping at straws about now.
> Shannon K
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