How To Prevent Streaking & Bald Spots In Your Gel Polish

[@chasemurray2921]

Wow.. You are exactly right.I am guilty of doing this and I actually notice that deposit at the end; however, I usually take the excess at the free edge and cap it with that. Thanks so much for these tips!! I am new to gel polish and you put me right on track . Especially with started at the apex down first then the cuticle because I always start at the cuticle! I didn't realize we could push & pull cream gels and gel polish! GENIUS!

[@ashakram7974]

Hey Liz, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for doing the fundamental videos. I am a 45 year old woman whom after watching Susie from NCE decided to go to nail school as I was so inspired by her. I saw you on one of her videos so decided to visit your channel, I am so thankful that I did. Liz, I am so saddened that the course, that I paid for, has not covered half of the fundamentals that you are covering for free. However, I am so grateful that you have done the structured, sequential videos that when you watch in order is like going to school. You are an amazing teacher and an inspiration. I just needed to let you know that If I hadn’t watched your videos I don’t think I would have the confidence to proceed in this career as I wasn’t getting good, consistent results. Thank you so much!

[@TheNailHub]

Thank you!

[@Mario8897]

I know this is 4yrs old but this is exactly what I needed to know! Thank you for sharing! Your instructions are super clear and easy to follow!!

[@Rybys1]

Are you in my brain right now?! Just almost threw out some gel because it’s streaky but now I have some strategies to fix it. Thanks Liz!

[@JessyeRianJennings]

I have been SCOURING youtube for a video like this for weeks and I am so thankful you came through!!! I've only seen regular polish videos that are no help to me as a gel user. Thank you!!!

[@peggycoppolo7078]

I needed to see this video. I have the bald issue a lot. Now I know how to avoid that. Thanks!!

[@TheMetatronGirl]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much! I could never figure out why I always get a little “speed-bump” at the tip of my nails, no matter how thinly I apply my gels. Now, I know! Your videos are so helpful, and I truly value your knowledge. You’re a wonderful teacher. Thank you for all you do for us...love, light, and blessings to you and yours.

[@tammy8044]

You read my mind today! I was searching for a video on this very topic

[@dawnprebble9068]

Thank you for the video, this problem has been driving me mad, didn't realise it was me all along!. I get a dreadful feeling when someone asks me for any of the pale colours I have, as I have had streaking with them and the pooling at the end, despite the fact I have end capped it, in particular a pale blue I have. This didn't crop up when I trained, I suppose you get into naughty habits! I was so inspired by your video I got straight onto my trainer hand and was amazed at the difference, so I tried my only thumb nail and it also worked. Who knew that something so simple can make such a big difference, thank you so much.

[@TheNailHub]

So glad it helped!

[@Kendiva2fly4u]

You just saved so many nails and so much product from being wasted thank you so much this is very helpful!

[@vixroberts759]

Well this explains a lot! You deserve millions of subscribers you're videos are so informative and extremely helpful! Xx

[@Bunnynannette]

omgosh i was doing the high angle without realizing and i kept wondering why i would get that collection of gel at the edge of the nail and couldnt figure out WHY it kept happenin!!! thank you so much for this video im def gonna try a more parallel technique!

[@latonyashanelle]

I’m learning to do my own nails at home. I have streaks as I’m looking at my work I did this morning. This video is helpful. I’m using the vertical technique my next round. All of these years the nail techs in the salon have been doing it wrong as well 😅. Appreciate the video!

[@fullmetalninja333]

This is exactly the issue with my beetles gel set! The pinks do this alot! I was thinking that maybe the brand is overrated. I will post an update on my next attempt

[@Oniwabanshugirl]

My beetles brand pinks do this too, and the nudes are the worst!! 😭

[@davidblowes9274]

Life changer video - I've been doing my head in - tried it straight away. What a difference, thank you, thank you 🤗🤗

[@tinytoot12]

This was hands down the most helpful video I’ve watched for tips, specially application and common mistakes that I’ve now easily fixed! Thank ya!

[@TheNailHub]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexismews1509]

Thank you this will help me so much as i was getting pools at the end of my nails.

[@darleneclark6098]

Thank you Liz for this video. I've been trying to figure out way I keep getting a hump at the end of my nails. I've learned so much from your videos, your a great teacher. Thanks

[@YvonneCampbell71]

This is a highly educational video!! I became a qualified nail tech nearly two years ago and I could never master why I was getting a lump on the tip of the nail!! So thank you so much for this - my application will now look more professional. Really appreciate all your videos.

[@Nerissie]

Yes I have been having these issues with applying gel polish to some clients. I am going to try this technique! Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@debbiep99]

I totally needed this! I have a bunch of potted gel that I don't use cause it streaks but I see why now. Huge thank you!

[@MarylineDecarie]

Can’t wait to try. I hate shadows on pastel colors.

[@bunnybdiamond8223]

so helpful! Thank you

[@juliesmith2471]

Fantastic instructional video! This will up my gel polish application game. Thank you!

[@mszoomy]

Thanks Liz. I recently started using gel polish and found the application completely different from typical polish. These tips will help me perfect my applications thanks

[@candiebentley9600]

I have been having this exact problem.. it happened to me with a client today !! This is going to help so so much !! Thank you xx

[@herkaleidoscope]

I needed this video! I haven't been using my gels because I always get streaks, and this makes so much sense!

[@emilykortan1740]

I was struggling with this issue yesterday, thanks for the advice

[@shannonschwab3754]

❤ this video *totally* makes my black, white, and light pinks application look SO good. And keeps from getting a "bald" spot when my dark colors don't cure properly and I apply a topcoat. Thanks, Liz.

[@jennykim01]

Wow thanks for this video. I am a total beginner with gel polish and I just want nails with simple colors, but I never understood why my polish is always streaky. I thought it was something wrong with the nail polish brush. I'm gonna try doing it again with your tips.

[@Trophygyrl]

I am a streaker for most gel polishes unless they self level on their own, my goodness now to find out it's the way I've been laying the polish that was incorrect. I will be doing your steps today.... I get so annoyed when I have streaks. Thank you so much for this great explanation ❤🎉🤗💐👏 Kudos to you 💝🤗

[@Nathalie-g3c]

Thank you for this tutorial 🫶🏼 What is the brush you are using? It looks so nice

[@mihaelatallick9805]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been struggling with this for a loong time. I asked some people who does nails for a long time and they said it's because i clean the brush with cleaner (because it's a brush cleaner, duuh!!!😒) but no one told me it might be the brushing angle! You're a genius and I love you!!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@MrsKateT]

Thank you so much, I was applying my gel totally wrong, but now it actually works! Love the videos, thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge 😻

[@margaretthomas8017]

Thanks Liz! That hump on the end has been my bane of existence!

[@Jadeyeager]

Wow I just did a gel polish client Saturday morning and saw that clump on her tip and wondered why it happened!! Now I know. Thank you for getting to the basics that should have been taught in nail school!! ♥️😊

[@CheyenneRoncales]

Love this! What nail color is this?

[@dizzyrizzi6246]

Thank goodness you’re back. I missed my weekly dose of Lizucation. Great video by the way. Thanks for posting

[@adriannemeredith6032]

This helped me so much

[@littlebear06142007]

Love your info.Thank you!

[@mellypickerill29]

Thank you so much, this has been so helpful, I have the bald spots on my thumbs now, I gave up trying get it even, now I know what I was doing wrong, I use magpie colour gels xx

[@britc1759]

This isn't what I was looking for but man it's good information to know. I have this issue all the time and just thought that's how painting nails goes 🤷‍♀️ So glad I stumbled upon this.

[@thenailtechfiles7935]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m a new nail tech that works in a spa. I swear every time a client chooses shellac it’s a light color that I can never get fully opaque. I’m going to use these techniques next time!!!

[@Lynn-yu4nu]

I love you & Susie NCE so much. You both have helped me massively. I am a dog groomer & love my job but nails is something I love to do as well. Thank you so much for all your help 😘 xx Lots of love, Lynn Aitken (Scottish but living in Germany)

[@Holy.Moly.Coley.]

Wow! Thank you so much! “Bald Spots” …perfect description and exactly what I was dealing with…but thanks to you….not anymore! 😁😁😁

[@TheNailHub]

Glad it helped!

[@rachelwood5972]

I should have watched this yesterday. I had this exact problem. Thanks for the great info.

[@shelbieloo3489]

This is exactly what I needed. its 2020 now and I've been doing my own nails during quarantine, and wondering why they're coming out so bad despite doing everything right. This was it!!!

[@joervin2927]

Just have to say I am digging your short, perfectly pretty nails! thank you for another tutorial of the basics

[@joyceboston5536]

Thanks for addressing this issue. I needed this tip.

[@emmielbaz2012]

Thanks for the video !! Please upload more often

[@patodaful]

Great tip! Will apply right away

[@krissynddd8642]

Thank you soooooo much!! Will try it this way, awesome info!!

[@marabalale630]

love this...I am having this problem and had no idea how to resolve it...thank you so much!!!

[@Krismap]

OMG, this drives me nuts when this happens to my polish. Thx for the tips!

[@tinybrownin]

Much appreciation for this video. I had no clue what I was doing wrong. Thank you from a newby self teaching nail technician 💝

[@nuri3397]

Thank you so much I bought a few pale gel polished and I loved the pinks but they were so streaky I thought it was the polish. Of course it’s my technique lol. Thanks so much!!!

[@RoxyKnits]

Just realised why my non dominant hand coverage is never as good thanks to your video, cheers!

[@lastlooks2986]

Thank you for this! This tip is helpful for even using dip liquids. I'm guilty of using a high angle. Appreciate it!

[@floridagirl386]

Beautiful! Thankyou

[@sararosatuulikki]

I always click so fast when I see a new video from you! Thank you for making these awesome informative videos!❤

[@jenlambie14]

Again, invaluable. Thanks Liz.

[@GINNails]

Great tip on the bald spots and love that pink and nicely aplicated, super cute thanks so much for sharing 🥰🥰🥰💅💅💅

[@JourneywithCrys]

When you are using the gel brush, do you pour out gel polish from the bottle? Is so, what do you put the polish on?

[@femketjeNL]

Thanks for the sharing all of your tips and tricks 🙏💕

[@88deleted88]

You're back 😍

[@samanthamann7001]

Great video, this helps a lot, could you give some advice or do a demo on what to look for in a gel polish ,besides the ingredients how can you tell a true gel polish ? .🌸

[@TheNailHub]

The smell and if it air dries. Most hybrids have a sort of nail polish smell. Gels usually smell more earthy or sweet. And also if the product gets tacky when merely exposed to air then its definitely got solvents in it.

[@joannralston2662]

Is there a way to thin builder gel? By the way you and this series are amazing !!!!!!

[@StephanieHall2672]

Perfect timing for this video! Thanks Liz. So helpful.

[@sweetsycandy]

Wow how I wish I watched this before attempting a light pink on my mom’s nails last night ..... this would’ve solved all my problems

[@_.kiki.]

This was so so helpful! THANK YOU!

[@BajaRosie]

just white buttercream is the worst for me!!! light pinks and sheers also, i am gonna try these tips and tricks out thanks liz

[@deegee6868]

Thanks for this video! Very helpful!!

[@SheniceSays214]

What polish is on your hand? Can you explain the tacky layer?

[@dizzyrizzi6246]

Shenice Says She did do a video on this. She’s great. The tacky layer is just uncurled product because product that is exposed to oxygen doesn’t cure. That’s why you have to wipe it off. Hope that helps

[@TheNailHub]

@@dizzyrizzi6246 I'm so proud right now. I want to slow clap and cry.

[@dizzyrizzi6246]

The Nail Hub 😁I listen

[@dizzyrizzi6246]

The Nail Hub you probably get this all the time but I feel it’s always nice to hear good things. I’m a diyer out of necessity, all the salons in my area are not very good, a lot of cuts and burns. I was just doing gel polish until I found your channel and thought I’m going to try, nothing to lose right? Well, you gave me the confidence to try and your amazing tutorials gave me the knowledge to succeed. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart. I’m now doing family and friends and they prefer to come to me rather than go to their salon. Might be because it’s free😆. They’re as impressed with my newfound skill as I am and it’s all because of you. When I see other youtubers do gel nails I always compare them to you and they fall flat. You rock. Sorry for the essay lol

[@rodicarazvanta9489]

Thanks Liz. Good idea to explain this🙂

[@christiangyrl3]

Thanks Liz

[@brandiewilcox9561]

thanks so much, I cant wait to give this a try !!

[@trangson998]

Hi! I’m curious, with gel polished out there which made it so much easier. Why are you still using the gels in the jars???BTW love your videos. Highly recommend and extremely educational.

[@TheNailHub]

Gel polish formulas aren't always good for nail art. Potted gels allow for you to use a different brush, different techniques, and also often are better for art. Gel polish is the more simplified product that was released as an alternative to regular nail polish. But true gels used for all kinds of things usually come in jars.

[@user-nd6nq6ky9o]

Thank you thank you thank you! I will need to try this next time. Some of my GBI polishes streak, have bald spots and the speed bump... everything you went over in that video actually andas no matter what I tried, never worked. Hoping this will help me xx.

[@a_solo_yolo]

What gel polish did you use for this video? Searched the description and couldn’t find anything. It’s sooo pretty!

[@TheNailHub]

Hi its Luxio Bossy

[@a_solo_yolo]

The Nail Hub thank you sooo much for responding!

[@elizabethb8841]

I love the tips you have. Can you tell me what brand and where you get those tips.

[@DeliasNailStudio]

Thank You for the tips. I’ll have to try it for next time when. Also how do we know the difference between a true gel & a hybrid gel?

[@puddintayne9254]

Thank you !

[@tlomax2768]

thank

[@puddintayne9254]

I have accidently found out that regular nail polish actually sticks on polygel! Currently it has been on for a week, no peeling. I just take lightly file off the shiny top before applying the polish. My question is ... why does it stick to polygel? Could it be that polygel has enough acrylic in the blend? I was so happy to find out this worked as I can never find my favorite sheer pink in gel polish.

[@kanchanakhomthongsuk4055]

Very useful. Thank you very much. ❤

[@micuchua70]

Thanks for this video. I needed to learn this technique. 🥰

[@truejaneysue8269]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@ML-zd1uv]

Thank you for thr video! I've been having g problems with color pooling at the free edge tip area! It has been driving me insane! Hopefully this tip helps get a smoother application! Thank you!

[@karenpresley7101]

Great tips. Thank you. 💖

[@RoboKittyRawr]

Hi I have that hand. Which tips do you use? 🥺

[@tashspond]

What about mixing or shaking the bottle? Will that help?

[@JamieNailedIt]

Would this parallel guide be good for applying regular mail polish?

[@knittedkat]

awesome demonstration, I get it!! 😄🥰 thanks!!

[@pamelakitchens5549]

Where do I get the brush you are using

[@siyedadaniels]

So helpful

[@popitzikaliou7]

Thank u!!! I feel so silly leaving those bald spots

[@lifeofelisha_joy6149]

This was a something I needed to know

[@oritshatz4491]

Does this apply to non gel polish too?

[@ThePolishQueen]

very good tips! tfs! xx 💜

[@Nicole-oh2yd]

great advice, thx:)