Troubleshooting Gel Polish

I totally understand the frustration that can happen with applying and wearing gel polish. It can drive you crazy! I feel that frustration. In this video I explain what can cause these annoying issues and how to correct or avoid them. It's easy to be frustrated with the product but it's most likely the technique. I'm here to help.
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Video Chapters:
00:34 Allergies
03:54 Wrinkling
07:13 Self Levelling
09:40 Chipping and Peeling
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Thanks to the talented composers, musicians and producers who created the music used in this video!
00.00 Better Off With You by Mindme ◦
00.35 DNA by Philip Guyler ✫
03.45 Emerald Shower by Martin Felix Kaczmarski | Alex Arcoleo ✫
06.58 Small Circuits by From Now On ◦
09.38 Spring Twilight by George Georgia ✫
12.33 Better Off With You by Mindme ◦
◦ Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound
✫ Music courtesy of Audio Network Canada Inc.

[@petark6632]

It’s funny how I’m a guy that has nothing to do with nails but I find this channel so soothing and entertaining 😂

[@VOX.THE.AVIATRIX]

She's the Bob Ross of nails

[@VirtualBFFs]

I know right...I love her voice and the music..the production 😊

[@sunebites]

chad behavior, we love a man who cares about our stuff :)

[@prophetic_nightmare]

It's her voice and I get it. 😂

[@ninahlt91]

Might be time to switch careers 😂😂😂

[@jeejiahui1644]

That wrinkling wasn't exaggerating. That was pretty much what happened when I learn to use gel polish. Love your video Suzie!

[@fzzypurpleturtle]

Yeah I think showing the wrinkle as is then showing a huge wrinkle like that was actually like "ohhhh I get it now"

[@Valkyriee686]

I used to have the same issue!! I stopped using gel because of it! Thank you Suzie!!!!

[@inaaa7980]

I always had that too and then it would peel off and gel from underneath would be sticking everywhere so i stopped using gel

[@AbbeyBecca0011]

Same, until I learned to use thin coats even if we have to do another coat to make it more opaque.

[@harlemzahir8682]

I know Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid lost my login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me

[@Anaira1]

YES! I started doing acrylic nails on myself when I was 15 and didn’t have any info on allergies and none of the “how to” videos told me about them! I overtime developed horrible allergies to multiple nail products and unfortunately I can only use a very select few products now! My skin bubbles up and actually falls off my fingertips leaving them raw. It is so important to get this message out there Suzie, thank you x

[@meatsweats1184]

hi! i developed the exact same allergy as you described, could i ask what products do you recommend? i miss my nails so much🥺🥺

[@Anaira1]

meat sweats hey! The products I use now are mainly all the brand indigo nails. However it’s important to note that sometimes I can be sensitive to these too! But for the most part they are great and I’ve been using them for years with mostly no problems. I recommend getting a gel polish and seeing how they work for you. Be carful to never touch your skin x

[@doryexplory2029]

How do you avoid it? I have little itchy red bumps around the nail beds even if the uncured gel doesn't touch my skin:/

[@Anaira1]

Dory Explory this is exactly what happens to me. To be honest I had to take a break for a few months and when I went back to them, I only used gel polish (no extensions) just so that the time I was exposed would be limited. I’m really careful in the products I use now and the placement. The main advice I would give is, if you feel that itching coming on DONT ITCH IT. I know it’s hard but if you don’t itch it, the rash doesn’t spread underneath the skin and any areas that are infected will be kept to one spot. Any of the cheap gels I used to use years ago from aliexpress/amazon drive my hands crazy and I’m guessing it’s because they have MMA in them which is very harmful and actually banned in a lot of countries. Try to use good products and invest in a good collection.

[@doryexplory2029]

Ariana Wagner but is the allergy against the wet product or also if it's cured and on the nails onlyV

[@Mona_rchy]

I love how Suzie has been showing off her different glasses

[@staceyleeweeaks-hernandez8583]

She needs to have merch glasses.

[@GymBunnyQuinn]

Wow I had no idea how potentially life changing to was to wipe the edges of my uncured nails with my finger/nail! Never being able to use gel or acrylic again?! Unimaginable! It stops today! Thank you for educating me, you continue to up my nail game to no end 🙌🏻

[@miasim891]

3:15 Can we talk about how cute that Kiara Sky ombre polish is!?!?!? 💅💖💜💙

[@donaholmes]

I don't think that "Cameraman" gets enough props for his perfect camera skills and editing. These camera skills are as good and perfect, as you can get? 👏

[@nicolerayon5713]

Omg you're my savior Suzie!!! I couldn't for the life of me figure out why my top coat would never work with one brand of gel polish I always used. I thought I had bad products. Thank you for your tips

[@annarosekelly9868]

I can see the wrinkle on my phone screen but just barely. I'm definitely glad you grabbed the more exaggerated example

[@Amandala_V]

This video just saved me! I did my mothers nails her second set actually and the wrinkling happened to her after she left. It was uncured underneath! I thought that maybe it was but I pulled up this video and you confirmed it for me! Thank you so much! I love your content! I use your tips and advice when doing nails! -New DIY at home nail tech

[@htaylor9524]

Cameraman is right 🤣 can't see the wrinkling on a phone 🤣

[@mandimoo87]

I saw it on my phone but I have it 6invhes from my face anyway lol

[@karina-pd3br]

I'm so glad you mentioned allergies. I never understood why I broke out all over my fingers when I got my nails done 😭 I can't get them done anymore without it happening.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Uugghh im sorry

[@strawberrykitten7784]

I’ve been recently getting into doing my own nails. I’ve already ordered a bunch of stuff and I always look at your videos for references, guides, or inspiration! Thank you for your videos ❤️

[@ggEmolicious]

Idk why I’m watching this I have never painted a nail in my entire life, suzie is just so calming to watch

[@celeste8157]

Yep. After doing my nails for 4 years or so, I developed an allergy to gel! I am NOT a professional, so I was getting a lot of gel on my skin. I didn't do my nails for two years, and yeah, I still have that allergy. I break out in SUPER itchy rashes on my thighs, and if it's really bad, on my neck too.

[@kristinezielinski1968]

Thank you Susie. I've been a manicurist since 1995 and enjoy learning new ideas from your videos. I didn't know about the acetone before gel polishing. Learn something new everyday. I've been watching my primer application dice you mentioned that a few videos ago and is working well! I did know about removing the dispersion layer after having voids in Gelish top coat over kiara sky gel polish. Keep up the good work and thanks again!🌼🌺💐

[@artbyvfae]

I think I randomly developed a resin allergy. I don't know if I got some on my eyelid by mistake or if it was from the fumes of UV resin curing (same stuff as gel polish) but I woke up the other day with super swollen eyelids. It has to have been the resin! So, be very careful and clean up any gel polish right away!

[@lanabobana4982]

I’ve been following this channel for a while now picking up tips on acrylics gel and other nail systems and it helped me alit

[@caronnavickas7867]

Wow! I was trying to work out what went wrong recently when I applied a gel polish and it peeled. This has helped provide me with several things that could have been the issue. Thank you Suzie. I love your videos. So educational.

[@SaraemillsASMR]

Perfect timing I just got my gel polish kit today!! And I can see the wrinkle on my iPhone 7. Love your channel! Thanks for all the tips and tricks you show us! I have learned soo much from you!

[@bigred2954]

I couldn't see that colour peeling like you described. I'm absolutely love watching your videos. I find them very cathartic.

[@marysmith3057]

I've been doing my nails at home since this all started, and I realized I actually have an allergy to the product my nail tech was using! I would always walk out with my skin tingly and painful, not realizing it was not normal. I've been watching NCE and other channels and realized it was actually an allergy. I dont have issues with the product I have at home, but I've been so careful at home to never touch my skin or to clean excess product with disposable cotton pads or with a brush wet with alcohol. No problems since March, and it's because of Suzie!

[@gelcandy5225]

wow, I can't believe you went on so long thinking that was normal 😫 so glad your doing your own at home now with no problems 💜

[@marysmith3057]

@@gelcandy5225 Paper cuts are an occupational hazard for me, so I assumed that's what caused the reaction! But now I've realized it's got to be an allergy because I havent stopped working, so it should have been the same issue at home.

[@gelcandy5225]

Mary Smith oh , paper cuts are the worst

[@lukelandon8129]

I've been focusing so much on prep, sculpting and application of acrylic/hard gels in the past 2 years and have gotten so much better thanks to you and Liz from the nail hub! But because of that I've neglected my gel polish education and already in a few days your videos have helped me get even better and feel more confident. YOU'RE AMAZING and such a talented and kind soul. Keep shining bright Suzie! Sory for my lengthy comments 😂😂💕😊

[@bignatemcbc]

This is the third video by her I've watched, and I have to subscribe! She's so adorable, and her voice is so soothing! I just love her!

[@lesedimarema6379]

Suzie i really appreciate your videos. They are so helpful. I do my own nails and I started using Gel polish three weeks ago. I got the wrinkles twice. This Video just helped me solve the problem. Thank you so much❤❤

[@Steffunny]

Suzie I love you so much. You remind me of my mom. I love listening to you speak, and it helps me fall asleep at night. I also have learned so much from you!! 🥺❤️

[@sprinkle_donut]

I got my first gel nails today, and it went better than expected. I'm a really anxious person, so all those weird tools were scary to me, but surprisingly I was able to calm down during my manicure. I was really proud of myself, and now I'm just overthinking and looking at things that can go wrong so I can prevent them from happening. This video is not the most helpful for me, as I do not do my own nails, but it was fun to watch. I love learning about nails and this channel is perfect for that! I've only watched 2 videos so far but am planning to watch more soon!

[@marquital9005]

This is exactly what I was dealing with...peeling and wrinkles. Thank you for the tutorial 😍

[@BbyKrazi3]

I love you Susie 💕 Nail queen 👸🏻 I been doing my own gel nails for 5 years I’m still learning thank you ☺️ so so much 😘

[@conniewrightsman9122]

Thanks again Susie...great tutorial. I have had a hard time with gel polish and I needed this! You rock!

[@Nails.x.taran_]

I have been watching your videos since I was 13...and so far I have learned so much about nailart....💅 You r such a great nailtech and teacher as well...🤩 Sending love from INDIA🇮🇳

[@Sarebear1397]

This is so informational cause I have been using gel polish for months and never had a reaction. All of a sudden my hand just had a bad reaction. I never thought that allergies can just happen randomly! I’ll be more careful next time I put polish on 🙂

[@Melissa7Ann]

So helpful! I had problems with wrinkling on my thumbs, thanks for the tip Suzie!

[@thompsonblack6310]

oh my god thank you so much for this!! the last few sets of acrylics ive done have wrinkled and it was soooo agrivating but these tips are defenitly gonna help me out!! thank you!

[@lynne0410]

Thank you for your advice. I am 70 but when we went into lockdown I decided that I would be bored (I didn't know HOW bored) and bought the CND shellac kit for beginners. Of course I sometimes would be a bit shaky but that was OK because it was only me. Little did I know that the lady in one of shops noticed and asked how I was managing to get a manicure in this lockdown. So even though you think nobody will notice, somebody will. Our salons open up on Monday in UK. I can imagine the relief on both sides. Love watching your videos.

[@debraschnieber8140]

Hi Suize, love the glasses they are awesome looking, when I was learning how to use these products as well I had the same thing happen, I was frustrated until I did my nails again and found myself putting it on to thick and it was not curing. I also made the mistake of using acetone and the product would not stick, but with practice and following the steps the way they were meant to be followed I have gotten better at it. I love your video and now understand a lot more of what and why it happened, thank you Suzie!!!

[@SwalesNailsBeauty]

Thank you so much for bringing awareness to allergies Susie! I am a beginner, not a professional but I done all my research online and learnt all about allergies before I even started practicing to do nails, I see so many ladies on social media at the moment doing their own nails and so many have product cured to their skin, acrylic, gel, polygel, it really makes me uncomfortable because I try to explain allergies and so on to help them but people just brush it off because it's "boring" information and they just want to get into the fun bit, so thank you for mentioning it in your video! I am hoping to go to school once the virus is gone and become a nail tech myself :D I am really looking forward to it and been learning so much at home right now, right down to the "boring" part of nails :P

[@livvylag]

did you become a tech? so curious!

[@hilariluku6059]

Omg. Exactly what i needed. Sooooo helpful. Thank you so much Suzieeee.❤

[@josephinecassar4573]

Good thing I watched this; would never have imagined, thanks Suzie

[@janemcmillan2033]

Hello Suzie, I have recently found your channel, and I’m hooked. I would have my nails done every 3 weeks but COVID-19 brought a stop to that, so when they started growing out, I was look to KZbin on how to remove and how to do at home. I bought some dipping powders and gel polish, plus loads of other stuff needed to do my nails at home due to lockdown, and get quite good results from watching you. I have learnt so many great tips from your video demonstrations and I just want to thank you, for helping me to get a decent set of “lockdown” nails at home 🥰. I love watching you carry out all those gorgeous designs and you really inspire me. Cameraman, thanks for the great close ups and the reveal photos, my favourite has been the little gold cogs and wheels, absolutely beautiful. Stay safe. Love from UK💕

[@ilovenails1276]

I started off usually acrylic only and now transitioned to gel polish only, although this hasn't happened with me yet I appreciate the tips ! Great video as always ‼️‼️

[@paulapetru1124]

Hi Suzie. I am following you from Romania! I really love all your videos but this video is my favourite and answered to all my questions. Thank you😃

[@cherylcampbell8149]

I’ve always cured the gel longer than what I’m supposed to and have never had a problem. That is until I tried putting clear gel over nail polish ...oh boy did that sucker ever pucker 😄 I did learn a very valuable lesson that day. Thanks,Suzie for all your trusted and valued info💕

[@Gimpinalong]

I put clear gel top coat over regular polish but I use a quick dry top coat AND wait HOURS if not till the next day before topping with gel and curing. You want to be sure the regular polish is completely dry first. Knock on wood no issues yet 🙌🏻 I can use all my regular polishes and my mani lasts weeks and weeks!

[@msclarkdamc9416]

Thanks soooooo much for you & the hubby for always being here❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯

[@truegemini0525]

That was a great video! I learned so much . Thank you Suzie! You're an awesome teacher!😊❤

[@Gimpinalong]

Your videos rock! The issues I’m having as a beginner with poly gel application is no matter how I try my hands end up sticky like I’m getting gel on them especially after wiping the tacky layer. I get paranoid of allergies and wipe my hands down with alcohol but they STILL feel sticky. It’s driving me insane!

[@noriejo]

💅🏼 This video is packed with lots of great information! Thank you! 🥰

[@designernailsbykim1666]

These videos.... wow.... ive been watching your videos for a while now.... learned so much from you over the years 😍

[@marissasharp9892]

I’m watching this 9 months later, but this is soooo helpful! I’ve been doing gel nails for almost 4 years, off and on. I had just about given up because I will have chipping and peeling, sometimes as soon as the next day! I’m going to try cleaning the nail with alcohol, instead of polish remover. I also use all kinds of different brands of gel polish with a different brand of base/topcoat. Going to try to get the layer off the color before applying the topcoat, as you suggested. Hoping it will work! Thanks again for all the info you put out there! And your glasses are so cute! 🥰

[@Craz1eCh1ck05]

I have everything for gel polish but stopped doing it because I had all this problems. Now I use dip nails. Thanks Suzy for the tips will try gel again 😉

[@BabyK18316]

Thanks so much on the tip about wrinkling gel polishes. Sometimes I will notice it wrinkles right after taking out of the light

[@MAlba-wo7ic]

I LOVE ❤️ your teaching videos! Thank you for your time and knowledge.

[@SebaM83]

Hi Suzie!, I'm a huge fan of yours and you're the reason I started painting my nails, so much fun! Could you please make a video with pro-tips for regular nail polish? Thank you!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Thank you darlin❤️ i did one years ago but ya know i should update it- thanks for the advice

[@kasiatrela1114]

Omg that is so helpful I had years ago situation like wrinkling was so frustrated thought maybe gel is old or something now I know that didn't cure properly . Thank you so much Your the best and glasses are awesome matching your lamp a bit lol

[@eeeeeeeeeeee1609]

I hope you have an awesome day/night. Also thank you for still uploading while we are going through this epidemic and stuff. I hope the rest of your day/night is as beautiful as you are. 😁❤

[@HelinOdison]

You're amazing Susie!! Learned so much from you 🤩❤🌸

[@christineolsenm.9219]

Heia thanks for all the Great tips :) my gel nails last a 4-5 Days on average I thought it was due to all the chemistry I work with. But am always mixing brands. Will try and stick to one brand and see if I get more days out of them. ☺️ going to fix my nails tomorrow looking forward to it 🐡 have a good day from Christine in Norway 🇳🇴

[@Sonixqueen1991]

You look like the fairy-godmother of nails in those cute glasses! I love your videos so much and I am not a nail technician!

[@skitrue]

Such great tips!!! Thanks so much Suzie!!!

[@sahmlifeinthenorth]

I just literally doing my gel for the 1st time! thanks for all the information

[@martinacavallaro3041]

Thank you for giving us all these tips! I always learn something new 💞💞

[@lickitysplit6706]

You always post exactly what I need! 💕 Love you and your videos!

[@reejnailedit2713]

Hi suzie im 22 years old and i work as a manicurist/technician. I learned alot from your videos but suddenly i lost a job because of covid 19 i start my homeservice nailextension im just saving more for gel polishes. 😊 im from philippines. God bless your channel and stay safe

[@anushkasingh5648]

I was just having this exact same problem! Thanks Suzie!!❤

[@Homerunhittergirl]

Had no idea acetone will smooth out the nail plate. Thanks for the awesome tip!

[@fetiishfan]

Thanks for that tip. I always leave your video more knowledge about nails.

[@maxinelorimer]

The intro music makes me push the like button everytime 😂 because I know every video is gonna just be the best

[@daicofre3275]

Éste video me solucionó más problemas que los que me solucionó la profesora en la clase presencial, gracias gracias gracias 🙌🏼

[@alagorical8001]

You're such an amazing teacher! xx

[@marykayd2781]

Great tips! Thank you, Suzie 💙

[@aiwekhoe1000]

Love your videos Suzie,, that really help, Thanks for sharing 💜💙

[@hannahb4386]

Wow so helpful!! I just did a colorful set with gel polish and removed it the very next day due to wrinkling, now I know why that was happening :-) I will reattempt! Gel polish is so tricky, I find it easier to use colored polygel otherwise I flood my cuticles with the gel polish and get it too thick. Ah!

[@MizzRivera86]

Awesome video Suzie,great help!

[@marvabeadle7789]

Thank you so much I'm having so much fun learning new thing after chemotherapy I thought I would never have long nails again thanks tou for teaching and old dog new tricks

[@simplyasieh7434]

Thank you for this, you're truly a life saver. Now I have the proper tips for my d.i.y gel mani and pedi !

[@SybilCreates]

Clear and concise as always. Thanks for sharing!

[@romytaal4847]

Omg u are amazing , i never saw what the problem was online and then i saw this . Thankyou 🥰

[@monicamoreland4281]

Thanks for the tip about not using acetone to prep the nail. I will change my routine and hopefully have longer lasting polish.

[@ronellesmith6389]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I was having issues with my niece and this solved it.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Excellent

[@gabbycustoms2768]

Suzie's voice is soooo calming

[@ThePolishQueen]

Super helpful! I really appreciate you sharing your tips ❤️❤️

[@readeatsleeprepeat]

This was so helpful! I just did my first gel manicure at home this week and didn't realize it had pooled on my pinkies until the next day.

[@laurafry4009]

What can help beginners is to paint 1 nail then just cure it under the lamp for 10 seconds, just to set it and then it won't pool while you do the other nails 😉

[@bigmona2741]

@@laurafry4009 I just learned this today, “flash cure”

[@jocelynmorales4636]

I love you Suzie... i really am learning on your videos.🥰

[@acs1222]

I love your clips! They are really helpfull, i just started with Gel nails. Loved it when my mom painted my nails as a kid. When i was to little for nail polis, I used my little kid markers to collor my nails! haha!

[@timmyrobin8721]

Love your video Suzie, This video really helped me.

[@karollbrinton8317]

I did two, no three of those mistakes. I used acetone instead of alcohol. I used two thick of a layer. I mixed brands. Triple header. Thank you for your generous information.

[@KiDDTeB]

I literally just had my polish wrinkle and this video was uploaded. ❤️

[@YashaVatrushka]

Hey Susie, since you asked... I don't see very well on screens and when you use pastel colours and low-contrasting colours, I find it difficult to really see what you are doing clearly :(

[@alannahdexter7532]

Thats your problem

[@YashaVatrushka]

@@alannahdexter7532 what a kind, gentle and friendly human being you are. Such a sweet person ! I hope life will treat you as wonderfully as you treat others, you really deserve it, you beautiful little sunbeam !

[@alannahdexter7532]

@@YashaVatrushka thank you you too!!

[@jennyl7422]

I know what you mean! Especially at 8:45 when she is painting her own nail.. she even said so herself, wish I picked a darker color so you can see it better.. :p

[@charlenejo2490]

Could you adjust settings on your screen? I know Apple products have accessibility options but I don’t know about other brands.

[@feliciajoy9814]

Let me tell you! I ordered the NCE file set GAME CHANGER. I’ve been using some from Amazon and these were so much better. My nails came out so much better. Will repurchase!

[@rubyreyes5992]

Thank you Lucy. You always help me. 💕

[@MizzRivera86]

Such s great video Suzie!Always feel like I'm in my dream class with you...

[@kariinareads6285]

Thank you so much for this video! I keep having troubles with my gel manicure and Im even using the same brand base coat, gel polish and top coat, and I still found it starts chipping after like 3 days! My problems usually are that the gel polish is touching the skin I dont wipe it off properly and thats what causes lifting - so your cuticle pusher trick will really help me now 😁. Another and bigger problem is that Im sometimes too lazy with my nail prep, just brush it a bit with a year old file who doesnt file anything anymore 😂😬 and even wipe off the dust with an acetone (oooops😂), and dont even use a dehydrator or primer afterwards. Definitely investing into all of the nail prep products, cuz without them I probably may as well throw my gel polishes in the bin 😂🙈

[@bettyrouget2357]

Love your nail dryer.

[@brittany45]

Love this! I'm saving up for a set of gel stuff! 💖 Now I just need to get better at using my non-dominant hand. Can you do a version of this with normal polish?

[@ori9inalxabi]

thank you for this troubleshooting video. I had a wrinkling problem and could not figure out what I did wrong, I was curing and curing but after I was all done, a couple of my nails started to wrinkle and I ended up removing my entire manicure. I did the two coats.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Yes it’s a very frustrating situation. I’ve even had it where I put it on I cured it it looked beautiful the client left and within an hour they came back and it was wrinkled. So it can even wrinkle over time. But less likely. It just means it’s a little bit too thick. It’s a very very particular application

[@dianahelin9357]

great informative video! saves a lot of trial and error (even if that's how you learn best sometimes)

[@BabyK18316]

That last tip was helpful because I have some gel top coats that do a funny shrinking effect on application. The kiara sky no wipe top coat does it with my kiara sky gel polishes but that top coat doesn’t shrink when I apply to le chat gel polishes. I’ll try out that buffing idea

[@KathyMcDowell1]

I'm here! Let the nail party begin!!🤣

[@kathytarman2302]

Great information. Thank you for sharing this.

[@tifferznee8193]

I love that nail lamp it is so pretty!