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What Would Cause My Gel Polish To Change Colors?

Written by Tara

The internet was chock full of theories: from not enough time under the UV light to the porous nature of the gel nail paint that might change color when it comes in contact with lotions, bleach or other cleaning products.

A number of reasons including over or under exposure to UV light during the drying process, or your nail coming in contact with strong chemicals such as cleaning agents, makeup products or even spices such as turmeric or smoking, and other reasons we’ll explore.

Generally How do you keep gel nails from changing color? So what can we do to help prevent this from happening? Apply Shellac or the gel polish as even as possible. Use the right top coat. If you are working with the Shellac system it is a good idea to use Original Top Coat or Duraforce as they are a little thicker and offer more protection, therefore.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What causes gel nails to discolor?

If gel nails are left under a UV light for too long, or for too short of a time, they can cause your white nail polish to turn brown. Additionally, too long under the UV light can also lead to bubbly nail polish.

Why does my gel polish change color in the sun?

When exposed to ultraviolet light from the sun (or other long-wave UV source), UV nail polish changes color! The change is reversible.

Why are gel manicures fading?

Additional exposure to a certain amount of UV can’t be avoided, however excess exposure from sunbeds, natural sunlight, chlorine, chemicals and solvents will cause problems like discolouring and fading – and could even lead to premature service breakdown.

Does hand sanitizer discolor nail polish?

Using alcohol-based beauty products or hand sanitizer can break down nail polish. It’s not just household soaps and cleansers that can destroy your manicure β€” in fact, plenty of your favorite beauty products can do some damage, too.

Can you put new gel polish over old gel polish?

Yes, you can use a gel polish on top of another gel polish. A gel-ception. The same rules apply – you will need to make sure that you paint over the colour underneath to avoid it looking messy and unprofessional. If you are using gel polish, be sure to use a UV lamp to cure the polish and lock it in place.

How long should you cure gel polish?

The curing time for the gel polish base coat is 5 to 30 seconds, gel polish color should cure for 30 to 45 seconds for each layer, and gel polish top coat should cure no longer than 60 seconds. Curing gel polish longer than recommended time turns it into a solid, and it will be difficult to remove later.

How do you keep white gel nails from turning yellow?

Once you are out of the salon after your manicure, buy a regular top coat from any brand and coat your nails with 2 coats of the same. This usually prevents your nails from going yellow, but if they do turn a bit discoloured, you can just take the top coat off and apply a fresh coat leaving your gel nails intact.

Why does my gel top coat turn yellow?

Contaminated brushes or cleaner can also cause yellowing . Even your actual top coat could have become contaminated, don’t forget you use the same application brush for multiple clients. Proper health and safety procedures must always be followed.

Why is my nail polish turning orange?

The most likely reason is a color reaction. Darker-colored polishes in particular can stain nails due to a chemical reaction between the colorant and the nail plate. This reaction is hard to predict because it doesn’t happen for everybody and for every dark polish. It can also take a few days to a few weeks to occur.

Does heat affect gel polish?

Heat and Nail Polish don’t work together. So make sure to keep your nail polish, gel polish and nail liquid out of the sun in the hot weather. Don’t keep them in your car for too long especially in the warm summer months. Store them in dark and cool room.

Why does my gel nail polish look dirty?

It turns out that because gel polish is a soak-off product, that means it is porous. Because the surface has pores, it can lightly absorb what it is exposed to, she explained. This could include makeup, hair dye, household cleaning item, and skin care formulas that contain alpha hydroxy acids.

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Tara

I am Tara, and I am addicted to nail polishes and other beauty related things!:) Join me on my ride to paradise!