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Uv Gels are packaged in what opaque(not see through) conatainers Why are gels packaged in opaque containers to protect them from UV light, if exposed for to long the shelf life of the gel will shorten and sometimes cure in the container Urethane Acrylate-Urethatne Methacrylate special type of acrylate used for UV Gels Synthetic Brush used for the application and spreading of Gels UV Gel primer used to help in the adhesion of UV Gels Base Gel Coat first gel coat applied to the nail Inhibition Layer the sticky or tacky surface layer of a gel enhancement What grit abrasive do you use for contouring gel nails a medium grit of 180-240 Sealer Gel the third or last gel that is applied to the nail A Client should have a rebalance when every 2-3 weeks How do you remove UV Gels reduce the thickness of the nail with a med. grit file,soak in acetone,scrape off with a wooden pusher stick,buff off residue Builder Gel second gel applied to the nail Do UV Gels have low odor yes that is why they are more popular in SPAs instead of acrylic UV Lamps specially designed manufatured lamps used to cure UV Gel nails. Use the lamp that goes with the system you are using, this ensures proper curing of the nails The difference between Acrylic and Gel nails acrylic is a harder than gel,gel is s softer version of acrylics Nails/UV GELS

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