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Question
Hi Liza,
Please can you help me. I am going very wrong some where!!! I would just like to gel paint me own (long) nails. I have bought a UV lamp and also pink, white & clear builder gel. When I tried last night to paint a coat of clear on my nails - what a mess!!! They looked ok to start with, then I put in lamp for about 5 mins and took them out, still wet and they were all wrinkly!!! Should I not be using builder gel? Or is my lamp not good or where am I going wrong??? It left my nails all sticky!!
Thanks Louise
Hi Louise
Have you had any training in nails?
The reason I ask is so that I can word my answer differently, if you are a professional or a member of the public. I dont want to blind you with science!
Let me know and I will try to get to the bottom of your problem!
Liza
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Answers by Expert:
Liza Smith
Expertise
all natural nail and feet, and all artificial systems. educational questions and fashion based trends.
Experience
salon owner for 25 yrs. educator for 10 yrs. session work for t.v, magazines and celebs, compititon winner.
Organizations
team creative uk (work backstage at fashion weeks in new york, london, paris and milan)
Publications
Professional nails magazine.
Scratch magazine.
New magazine.
Closer magazine.
Daily Mail
Education/Credentials
British Nail Professional of the Yr 2009-10. creative nail design grand master. international educator for creative nail design. level 3 hairdresser and beauty therapist.
Awards and Honors
British Nail Professional of the Yr 2009-10. British Nail tech of the yr 2001, Competitor of yr 2005. 14 tropies for nail comps.
Past/Present Clients
numerous celebs.incl, Victoria Beckham & Naomi Campbell.
Ad campaigns for Levi's, Wilkinson Sword, O2 phones.
Expertise used on: Britains Next top model, Extreme make over, 10 yrs younger, and Watchdog.
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