I use scrub fresh or straight acetone to swipe the nail, then protein bond on just the tip, then apply base (I use Gelish foundation), two coats of color, curing each layer, then Top it Off. On Apr 1, 2011 10:18 AM, "ChloeR2" <[email protected]> wrote: > Ok I used the protien bond, I didn't wipe with an additional > dehydrator. So I will use both a dehydrator and protien bond or should > I just use the primer pen? > > On Apr 1, 10:11 am, Becky <[email protected]> wrote: >> What you are having sounds like pitting, which happens if there are oils on >> the nail, it can be a tiny amount and with each layer it gets worse. Be very >> sure that your nail is nicely dehydrated and even chalky white before you >> apply. >> On Apr 1, 2011 10:08 AM, "ChloeR2" <[email protected]> wrote:> I see said the blind man!!! They didn't make this clear (LOL) on the >> > DVD! >> >> > On Apr 1, 10:07 am, Becky <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> You don't remove the sticky layer if you're using a gel topcoat. >> >> On Apr 1, 2011 10:02 AM, "ChloeR2" <[email protected]> wrote:> OK >> >> well I have to buy one Eco doen't have a top coat that comes in the >> >> >> >> >> > kit. I used a clear essie polish for the top.You can't see the holes >> >> > (from were the gel wiped off) because it's a neutral color. So I don't >> >> > remove the sticky layer before the top coat? >> >> >> > On Apr 1, 9:48 am, Michele Wolosyn <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> You will always lose color when you cleanse it without a topcoat with >> the >> >> >> SOG polishes. When you use a topcoat and then cleanse, you won't lose the >> >> color at all. Always, always, always use a topcoat. >> >> >> >> Michele >> >> >> >> On Apr 1, 2011, at 8:53 AM, ChloeR2 wrote: >> >> >> >> > But what about the holes in the color? When I wipped with the >> >> >> > finishing wipe it removed some of the gel, should i apply it >> thicker? >> >> >> > On Apr 1, 8:48 am, Elena Desmonie <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Eco requires a top coat, as do all other gel polishes. You can use >> >> >> either the clear dog from Eco or a traditional top coat. >> >> >> >> >> Elena Desmonie >> >> >> >> >> ChloeR2 <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >>> I need help! Ok My first attempt at the ECO application, I watched >> >> the >> >> >> >>> dvd. Heres the problem. I put the base coat on super thin, cure >> for >> >> 30 >> >> >> >>> sec, but the lamp says either 90 or 120 so I cure for the whole >> 90, >> >> >> >>> then I apply a thin coat of color and cure for 3 mins or the 120 >> >> >> >>> twice. After which I put the last coat on and do the gel art. I >> cure >> >> >> >>> for 120 sec twice agian. When I go to wipe off the sticky layer I >> >> >> >>> have wholes in the gel and it's not shiny, so I had to put a top >> coat >> >> >> >>> on it. What am i doing wrong. Please help- Hide quoted text - >> >> >> >> - Show quoted text - >> >> >> > -- >> >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups >> >> "NailTech" group. >> >> > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >> >> [email protected].> For more options, visit this >> group at >> >> >>http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. >> >> >> - Hide quoted text - >> >> >> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - >> >> >> - Show quoted text - >> >> > -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "NailTech" group. >> > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >> [email protected].> For more options, visit this group at >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. >> >> >> >> - Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. >
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