Spent 4 hours trying to fix a peeling gel manicure and it was just my prep

I kept getting lifting on the cuticle area no matter how careful I was. Tried different base coats, changed my lamp, watched a dozen tutorials. Finally a friend watched me work and pointed out I was missing a tiny strip near the sidewall. Now I go over that spot with a fine bit before I even start and it holds for two weeks easy. Anyone else fight with this for way too long before figuring it out?

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juliahall24d ago

That "tiny strip" thing is basically life isn't it, the smallest detail ruins everything.

claire_butler124d ago

Respectfully, not every detail is that small - sometimes the real issue is going too fast or not being patient enough with the prep, not a secret spot you missed.

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