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My manicurist applied the gel before the nail polish and the polish didn't last more than a couple of days. Friends told me they had the gel applied as a final coat and the polish lasted. Which is the correct application?
Susan,
Gel is not applied over nail polish. Gel goes ON the nails, is cured under a light. At NO time is a liquid and powder used. If it is, you do NOT have gels on your nails. Your friends probably have a UV top coat and the shop they go to is telling them it is gel. They are getting duped and probably paying more money for this.
I would need to know exactly what your tech did to know if you had true gels.
Hope this helps,
Lynnette
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Answers by Expert:
Lynnette Madden
Expertise
I am able to answer any questions regarding artificial nails, whether they pertain to acrylic, gel, resin or fiberglass/silk wraps. If someone has questions regarding manicures and pedicures, I can help in this area too. I also can help with waxing questions, ranging from eyebrows to Brazilians for women and men. Skin care inquires? I can help in this area also. The only thing I cannot help with is hair questions.
Experience
I have been a licensed Nail Technician in Pennsylvania for over ten years. I am also licensed in Esthetics, which deals with skin care and waxing.
I am a salon owner, having owned my own business for over eight years.
I have also been an educator for three different nail companies.
Organizations
I am active online in different forums pertaining to nails, skin care and waxing.
I am also a member of the BPW.
Publications
I have written articles and am a frequent contributor to NAILS magazine.
Education/Credentials
Received my licenses in the state of Pennsylvania, having gone to the Lansdale School of Cosmetology.
Awards and Honors
In the very first nail competition I entered in Orlando Florida, I placed 6th. I have also placed in an online competition and placed 2nd.
I am on the Professional Advisory Board for two schools and will likely be teaching some classes at one of the schools in 2009.
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