Crackle Polish with Silver Shimmer Gel Base Mani - HEMA, HPMA, TPO Free

Crackle Gels | Red, White & Blue With Shimmer Silver Base | HEMA, HPMA & TPO Free | 30 Free | UV/LED | 15ml | Soak Off |

*Items used in mani- Solid white crackle gel, solid red crackle gel, and solid blue crackle gel all used on top of shimmer silver base gel.

-Crackle gels come in solid white, solid black, solid red, and solid blue. Despite being called a "crackle gel, these do not need to be cured and will air dry on their own. 

-Base gels, for use with crackle gels, come in shimmer silver, shimmer gold, and solid white. These can also be used as gel polishes as well, but these do need to be cured with an LED/UV lamp.

-Air drying typically takes 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the gel and the room temperature.

-The crackle effect will be different depending on the gel used as a base color.

-Bling's specialty crackle base gels are designed to be used with the crackle gels, but they can also be used on their own. Crackle base gels do need to be cured with UV/LED.

-Some other Bling gel polishes will also work under the crackle gel. It is best to test gel combinations and dry times before attempting on your own finger nail to save time from having to remove it if you do not like the final effect.

**Tips and tricks to working with crackle gels

-Applying thin crackle layers will create small cracks and allow it to dry faster.

-Applying a thicker crackle layer will make much bigger cracks but will cause a slower dry time.

-Drying with a fan can speed up the dry time and will allow for bigger cracks to form.

-Drying with a heated fan or a blow dryer really speeds up dry time and allows for bigger cracks to form.

**How to apply Bling Crackle Gel

1) Prep your nails, apply base gel, and thoroughly cure for 60 seconds or more.

2) Apply a crackle base color and thoroughly cure for 60 seconds or more. This is the accent color you want to see under your crackle.

3) Apply a layer of crackle gel and let it air dry. This can take 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the crackle gel applied. Air movement and the temperature in your room determine how fast it dries. 

4) Apply a base coat and thoroughly cure it for 60 seconds or more.

5) Apply a no-wipe top coat and thoroughly cure it for 60 seconds or more.

 *Gels require a UV/LED light to cure them, a gel base coat for maximum adhesion (rubber base gels do not need a gel base) and a gel top coat for a shiny and protective finishing layer. Using our PH Bond and Acid Free Primer are optional, but the use of them can promote a stronger adhesion to your natural nails. 

*Gels come in 15ml (0.5oz.) size and ingredients are shown in a photo above. The exact number of manis you'll get from the product depends on the length of your nails and the amount of product you use.

-Bling has amazing gel products that are all free of HEMA, HPMA, TPO, formaldehyde, and 30 other harsh chemicals and known allergy causing ingredients. Our gels are low to no odor, quick dry cure time, non-yellowing, non-burning, long lasting, vegan, and cruelty free! The viscosity is on the thinner side (but not too thin) for ease of application. The shine and durability are top of the line in quality and all of our clear gels are crystal clear. They will cure solid, but can be removed by soaking in acetone filing off, it using a gel remover.

*Cure Gels Thoroughly:
It is very important that you thoroughly cure your gels. One of the fastest ways to get a gel allergy is to not fully cure your gels or not properly clean all gel off your skin with isopropyl alcohol before curing. While Bling's gels are very clean and eliminate the worst of the allergen ingredients, you can still become allergic to any gel ingredient if not properly applied to your nail or thoroughly cured. Fully cured gels, when kept off the cuticles and skin, will also aid in proper adhesion to your nail. Bling's rubber base gels should be firm and only slightly pliable with an added gel top coat. If they're gooey, overly bendable, peeling, or anything short of firm, they may not be fully cured. Historically, 48-watt lamps were the industry standard to cure basic gels but that no longer seems to be sufficient. The output through the lights is different than wattage into the lamp. With 48 watts worth of electricity going in, the energy coming out of the lamp may not really be 48 watts and could be less. There's no industry standard controlling how these lamps are made or how well they work. It is very important to have a strong lamp. Therefore, Bling recommends using a 100 watt or higher lamp for advanced gels, which should also be sufficient to cure other gels. Lamps are very inexpensive, and you certainly don't have to buy the most expensive one out there.

**The Do's & Don’ts with Gel:
The gel industry has recently published information advising agaist the use of cuticle oil, cream, or lotion immediately following a gel mani without first thoroughly washing your hands. This can spread possible uncured gel remnants on your skin and trap it under the cuticle oil. For this reason, Bling highly recommends thoroughly scrubbing your nails and fingers with soap before using any skincare products. Additionally, it is not recommended to wipe the gel dispersion layer(aka, the tacky layer) with isopropyl alcohol as it can also spread any uncured gel remnants onto your skin. Instead, apply a gel top coat over the gel dispersion layer to lock down the dispersion layer as best as possible. After your final top coat, thoroughly wash your nails and fingers with soap to remove any residual uncured gel remnants. 

*Gel Shipping:
All Bling gels, aka liquids, are required by law to ship by ground shipping. Ground shipping is typically 2 to 8 days. Any gels that are purchased along with dips will all be shipped ground shipping together and cannot be sent through priority mail.

**COLORS CAN VARY FROM WHAT YOU SEE ON YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICE: We do everything possible to make sure dips and gels are accurately represented. Due to electronic device screen differences, the number of layers used, different brands of dipping liquids, and even skin tone, the colors may not appear the same as you see on the electronic screen.

-Please reach out with any questions or concerns as we are happy to help!