Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 262 of 484
Gel polish hardens (cures) primarily because of:
a.The base coat reacting with metal in the file
b.Heat from the client's body
c.Exposure to UV or LED light that triggers polymerization
d.Air drying as the solvent evaporates
Explanation
Gel polish contains photoinitiators that begin polymerization when exposed to specific wavelengths of UV or LED light. Without proper light exposure for the required time, the gel will not fully cure, which can cause skin allergy and lifting.
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