Help! My Gel Polish Isn't Drying | What The Moisture Layer Is

Hey guys! I've been getting a ton of questions about gel polish not drying. It's actually a pretty common misconception and I'd like to show you what that sticky stuff you're seeing all the time is! It's the moisture layer. I hope this helps solve your problem, but if not please feel free to leave a comment or message me or the brand. We will be happy to help!
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[@nefenzinga]

This was so helpful I thought I got some bullshit lamp from Amazon

[@ellieperez5999]

Nefe facts

[@joannie420]

Girl that’s what I’m going through right now! I was like “wow this little piece of shit better be free to return”

[@emmagiwa]

Same!! I had same issue

[@dakotacruz6772]

Im happy I found this cuz I was saying the same thing

[@mariaangelabenitez9881]

Shiiiittt me too

[@unbelibrable]

Thank you so much!! I legit sat with my hand under the light for 30 mins and was mad it still wasn’t “dry”

[@FC-hj9ub]

Same

[@wendydokos1394]

Me too! I kept resetting and re "lighting" my nails. Seemed forEVER! Such a huge help. Thank you!

[@liselotje6824]

Yep same haha 😂

[@RubyHtoo3]

Me too haha that why I’m here in KZbin lol

[@darcieellisor8594]

Right?

[@bees_nail_art82]

Thank you for this video I just tried gel poilsh for the 1st time & didn't know why this was happening to me

[@StephanieMarieW]

Bianca Stewart you’re very love!

[@underratedunity1528]

Oh my God I’ve just started with gel nails and I was about to return my lamp because I thought it wasn’t strong enough, I have Googled so much and I never heard the term “moisture layer”. You are a legend! Thank you so much

[@mercurysamantha]

omg same 😭

[@leftoclock]

Oh gosh, TAHNK YOU A LOT, this video deserves much more likes! I discovered by accident when I was about to remove the nail polish on my very first (beginner-noob) application, and I saw that a quick pass with acetone let it drier/non sticky. So, I tried with a product I bought for degreasing nail and then I saw in the instruction that it also works as a wash off for this last layer lol. I didn't understand how it worked and then found this video! I shall try it with alcohol next time :)

[@juliaramos6993]

This was so helpful thank you Stephanie!

[@StephanieMarieW]

Julia Ramos Yay!! I’m so happy it helped! ❤️❤️🥰 Thanks for letting me know!

[@bfnfnfxbxb803]

Hi! When i wipe the tacy top coat it does leave my nails non sticking but the thing is that it also wipes the shine from my topcoat 🥺 I don’t know why it does that?

[@sakictamara3101]

It also happened to me, but i realised that my top coat is bad and ut doesnt dry, try a better top coat thats no wipe, i hope it helps

[@nailsbyshivangi_]

I have a same question

[@SylviaSitsInRain]

Using gel polish to seal in some artwork on a project. The piece was under my lamp for a good 3 minutes and was still so sticky. Finally watched this video and oh man! What a life saver! Thank you so much for sharing this! Took an alcohol wipe to it and it's all good. 💕

[@raquelfreeman81]

Thank you so much for this video. U saved my nails. I kept thinking I was doing something wrong or that my lamp was good. I am so grateful for this video.

[@SaucyMuffins]

So helpful. I thought my base coat wasn't drying. I sat for 10 minutes, each hand, curing my nails until the base was totally dry.

[@user-bn2pg3mp2d]

Thank you so much for making this video! Literally was so upset I bought a LED lamp and a UV lamp, and thought neither were drying my nails! I just needed to wipe with alcohol. Thank you so much learned everything I needed to know!

[@michellewilson8407]

Okay hear me out. I didn’t have rubbing alcohol so I was thinking of stuff around the house with it... I just put vodka on my nails and it removed that sticky layer 🤣

[@victordemarco01]

I cannot tell you how greatful i am for your post. I have been trying to figure out what i have been doing wrong. I also think the moisture layer getting on my skin is what has caused 3 allergic reactions. I think i was overexposing my skin to the gel. Just subb'd and i am looking forward to watching more of your vids

[@handmadebylayne]

Omgggggggggggg thank you so much!!! I used gel polish tonight for the first time and must have put it under the lamp over and over for 10 mins or more! It was just the moisture layer!!!! I'm so happy to learn this.

[@raquelfreeman81]

I did this too n thought my lamp wasnt good enough. I am so happy for this video

[@anekahbotha1643]

Feeling a little dumb rn , thought my lamp was broken haha ... Good to know 😂🙈

[@farfie2732]

Me too😌

[@debbiegreene7037]

This video has saved me!! I was about to go buy another lamp thinking that is why my nails are so tacky. Thank you!

[@VictoriaPerryy]

Thank you for explaining everything!! 😭❤️ I’ve been loving the gel polishes and day slayer gel builder, but wasn’t sure if I did it right at first. This was so thorough and helpful! Thank youuuu 😊

[@lotsoflove5378]

i just got my toe nails painted by a professional and they keep doing this!

[@mostloved614]

Stephanie I'm learning so much from your videos..Amazing nail polish amazing everything

[@dsmith019]

One problem solved, now I need to find out why my nails start to come off in only one week no matter how much I dehydrate the nails. I gotta fix this, I don't want to end up back in the nail salon again. Thanks for sharing this tip.

[@nylahlawrence6706]

Work on your apex & after I glue the nail on I make sure it drys then on top of it I add glue

[@barbaragriffith1609]

Try adding a primer between your dehydrator and base coat.

[@phoebelo9532]

Thank you for making this very informative video! You explained everything about sticky gel polish. You're awesome!

[@m.flowers6920]

Just for me!😂😂😂

[@StephanieMarieW]

bhahaha I got you boo! xoxo But you're not the only one hehe So I'm happy to make this video to better explain things! Thanks for bringing it to my attention! xoxoxo

[@m.flowers6920]

@@StephanieMarieW glad I could help😂😂😂xoxo

[@phyllis_Zee]

You're a queen... I've been struggling and wondering why my soft gel won't fully cure.. Now that you've explained in detail, I get it. Thank you kindly lady ❤️

[@cassidiehailley4100]

Thank you so much for this ❤️ I have builder gel I just want to strengthen my nails I thought something was wrong was about to give up 😐 and then I saw this thanks. 😊

[@raquelfreeman81]

U took the words right out my mouth

[@Shaniecyyy]

Omg thank you so much girl, I used hand sanitiser with 70% alcohol and it worked just as well. Thank you sooooo much😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨✨✨🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mommadeenaa]

Will Soap And Water Work If I Cant Find rubbing alcohol?

[@emmagiwa]

Omg thank you so much!! I thought I bought I old product off eBay ... this helps me very much xx

[@StephanieMarieW]

Oh good I'm so glad it helped! xoxo

[@torihays]

Yay! You saved my hands from so much unnecessary aging from that light! This is amazing.

[@theskinaccount5655]

This video made me feel less bad for my practice dummy hand lol. Thanks!

[@whutsoevur]

omg thank you so much youre a life saver! i was about to sob last night because my gel polish wouldnt “dry” and ive had them under the lamp for an hour and a half already 😭 i was about to throw my lamp out (its a cheap lamp) but good thing i didnt because it actually works 😂

[@meowrchl97]

Holy frigg tysm! I just bought uv builder gel, the directions said to cure for two minutes, I know with gel polish there's a sticky layer but this was wet wet, was scared I bought a bad product!

[@xo.mulaaa]

I been lied too for a year 😭😒 oh my gosh so I also got this gel cleanser from Mia secret is that for the tacky stuff?

[@jinxjasmin]

Oh I wonder if my 70% rubbing alcohol was the problem 😅

[@UMEJASS]

Supe helpful

[@jewelliannew6172]

Thank you, I thought my led/uv wasn't working!

[@bees_nail_art82]

Can you use non acetone remover to remove the sticky layer?

[@callieodom2469]

Did you put those tips on with just gel polish?

[@giovana4789]

my gel is not drying on the press on nails, but it works fine on other surfaces

[@ThePamyurin]

Thank you so much this helped me a lot!!

[@fromgreciawithlove.]

THANK YOU! ❤️

[@ernestmaharani4926]

so helpful. thank you so much.

[@MegaLifeHappiness]

This video was a blessing. I can't thank you enough

[@bubbles8602]

Why does the gel bend? Im not sure what i did wrong

[@nwabisaqutu8295]

Thanks so much, I was starting to lose my mind🤣🤣

[@amberschannel4709]

What happens if you forget to put on the base coat when doing your poly gel nails ? Anyone!!!!!!!!!

[@StephanieMarieW]

A Marie It could lift right off the nail. The base is meant to be an adhesion layer. I have forgotten before when doing my nails. They don’t last as long and I get lifting.

[@amberschannel4709]

Stephanie Marie W okay! Thank you.... I learned this the hard way! Lol 😂

[@StephanieMarieW]

A Marie Oh no!!! I’m sorry I didn’t reply sooner! 😅🙏🏽❤️

[@amberschannel4709]

Stephanie Marie W it’s good, we all been a little busy with the quarantine and all... no rush! 😂🤣🎈

[@superstarmelissadawn]

You can also use alcohol to wipe the sticky off the top of the gel

[@nailsbyshivangi_]

If I m wipe acetone free is it helpful?

[@morgansellers6916]

This was so helpful thank you!!

[@kokomarie5084]

Does it work with nail polish remover?

[@StephanieMarieW]

Marie Balensiefen I would use alcohol 90% of higher. Remover can interact with the product. But if you have nothing else, you can use it but it may soften the product a bit. Just buff it! ❤️❤️

[@kokomarie5084]

@@StephanieMarieW thanks a lot!

[@noemilps.]

Omg thank you so much! I have been keeping my nails under the uv light for like 1 hour straight, this was truly helpful!

[@MrRocks2050]

Lifesaver!

[@HiLifeItsMe]

You just saved my night. Thanks so much. I was so confused. 😂😂😂❤

[@eneresnyandoro2306]

Thank you very much for the video.i got my nail lamp yesterday and i was so excited to do my nails today.i finish now now to remove the gel polish because it didn't dry well 😭😭😭 and it was mess after i mistakenly touch the wall 😭😭😭.

[@monikagjderum5082]

It’s not dry. Tried wiping lightly with black paper. It was ass slimy and compared.

[@nailsbyshivangi_]

Thank you 💕

[@mernuskaadams9377]

Thanks for that tip..is it normal for the top coat to also have that moisture layer it's like I'm keeping my nails under the lamp for almost half an hour n stil it's not 100% dry

[@user-el5vw7bn3x]

Hello ma'am I want to ask that my polygel is not drying I have try it many times I have no LED lamp plz plz plz tell me something

[@Crystal_Bautistaa]

Thank you for your help! But I never had to di this to my polishes till now why do you think?

[@Monymou21]

Thank you so much

[@conniewhooptoot5412]

you need a special UV lamp for it to work not those big ones but super small ones

[@zawarudo93]

So it’s fine if we apply regular nail polish on top of this sticky layer?

[@livingwaterministry2168]

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[@cecicebollita4774]

What about the UV Gel residue wipes the gel came with!?

[@yeldemaydin]

Omg !! This is amazing ! Thank you ! I was panicking

[@dakotacruz6772]

Lord u saved my life cuz I was lossing my mind

[@KyristaLove432]

Yeah but my problem is the top layer not drying not the base.

[@marianacardona5678]

Can I use 90% alcohol isopropyl?

[@margiefougeron1619]

trying to do my own fill ins during nail salons are closed due to Covid 19. I bought products on line and have my own polish from my nail technician. But don't have a uv light. First attempt was a disaster.. polish remained tacky for hours. Should I be using a regular polish? What tips can you provide?? Help!

[@StephanieMarieW]

Margie Fougeron If you are using gel you MUST have a lamp or it will never cure. So all you need is a lamp! ❤️❤️❤️

[@morsabornido8120]

Thank u so much for clearing things up!

[@sai.ve23]

So I used alcohol to dry it but it takes the pigment off??? I’m really confused

[@StephanieMarieW]

If you’re applying color only wipe after your final topcoat. If you bump your hand or something and get fuzzies on it, you can wipe the color layer but it may pull some of it off. But in normal application you do not wipe the base coat or color layers. Only the topcoat if it is a tacky one. ❤️

[@lendathage1909]

Thank you very much 💖💖💖

[@maceycaron4910]

OK so like my gel nails literally won’t dry at all. I got a really high end UV lamp and my thumb and my index finger won’t dry for some reason I don’t know what to do

[@cupidess8753]

same

[@tiaxmonae8790]

This was soooo helpful thank you so much

[@p4uuuuuuu]

What about 91%? It’s just removing the gel.!

[@StephanieMarieW]

paulina gonzalez 91% is perfect!

[@okonkwochidimma2676]

Thank you very much...this was really helpful

[@foxcatherineee]

I love you now. Tysm

[@jasminesumsion1216]

Can I use acetone too?

[@pemphomwale9374]

Very helpful

[@jakeherbert2950]

can you use acetone to get the moisture layer off ?

[@baddielashcosmetics8010]

Its going to start to melt it

[@Trinatime]

Thanks

[@bloveeely]

Thank youuuu!!!!!

[@miagardner1030]

I don’t have rubbing alcohol so can I use normal nail polish remover?

[@StephanieMarieW]

Mia Gardner I understand it’s hard to find rubbing alcohol right now. Try remover. But understand that remover degrades the product. It used in the removal process. So only use it if you have to.

[@sarahthomas2303]

Stephanie Marie W will 70% alcohol work?

[@Macbarbie051]

Sarah Thomas yes it works

[@farrahakram4395]

What if u don't have rubbing alcohol can I use something else?

[@Macbarbie051]

Ik this my sounds stupid but hand sanitizer helps lol just make sure it’s at least 70%

[@StephanieMarieW]

Fari Akki You can use a little bit of remover. Just be carful as it can degrade gel 😘😘

[@farrahakram4395]

OK thank u for replying 😁

[@SLMain5]

TFS Great information

[@whatever_r_r]

Whats the base coat u used before the gel polish is it same as the top coat ??

[@StephanieMarieW]

sister lara it’s our standard gel base coat on my website. Dimensionnails.com ❤️

[@whatever_r_r]

Dimension Nails thanks xX

[@michellewareham2404]

Thank you so much for the video!!!!!!! I spent like a really long time trying to cure the builder gel 😂😂😂🤦‍♀️

[@syd_nene]

Can you use acetone to remove the sticky moisture layer?

[@KimberlyFon]

I have a UV lamp that I bought from amazon. It dries perfectly all my non gel nail polish. But all my gel polish is still sticky especially my top coat from OPI Pro Health. Is there anyway to dry it or prevent the stickiness? I NEED HELP! I don’t understand why this is going on!

[@laurenleon8987]

What is a good alternative to rubbing alcohol since it’s on short supply?

[@StephanieMarieW]

Ms. Concepcion you can try some polish remover. But be careful as it will degrade the gel. But you can temporarily use that! ❤️

[@Awesomeallover]

When are you restocking the base coat?

[@StephanieMarieW]

Ava Vaux it just went out of stock from our Labor Day Sale. 😭😭 Hopefully we should have it restocked in a couple weeks! ❤️

[@Awesomeallover]

Dimension Nails that sounds good thank you