Nail ServicesQuestion 41 of 100
A client's gel color keeps lifting within a few days. You realize the salon is curing an LED gel line under an old lamp that came with a different brand. What is the most likely cause?
a.The gel was applied in coats that were too thin
b.The lamp does not match the wavelength and output the gel needs, so the product is not curing completely
c.The client is washing her hands too often
d.The finished nails were wiped with alcohol after the final cure
Explanation
Gel cures only when its photoinitiators receive the specific wavelength and intensity the manufacturer specifies, so the wrong lamp leaves the product under-cured, which causes lifting and can also sensitize the client. Thin, even coats are correct technique and are not the problem. Hand washing does not lift a properly cured gel, and wiping the inhibition layer with alcohol after the final cure is a normal finishing step.
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