Russian Matte Top Coat Over Vixen Black Gel & Llayda Builder Gel Mani - HEMA, HPMA, TPO Free

Vixen Classic Black Gel Polish HEMA, HPMA & TPO Free | 30 Free | UV/LED | 15ml | Soak Off | Gel Nails | 

-Vixen- A highly pigmented, solid black gel polish that offers one-coat coverage. However, since black gel is the most pigmented gel, UV and LED rays often struggle to pass through the dark pigmentation, regardless of which brand it is. Because of this, we recommend applying two thin layers instead and curing in between each layer to ensure the gel is fully cured.

*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!