Top 5 Gel Polish Issues & How to Fix Them | Wrinkling, Chipping, Dull Top Coat & More

Want to learn how to troubleshoot gel polish problems like a pro? 💅 In this tutorial, Liz from The Nail Hub walks you through 5 of the most common gel polish issues and exactly how to fix them—without soaking off or starting from scratch. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned nail tech, this step-by-step video will help you confidently handle gel polish mishaps during appointments. Learn how to fix wrinkling, pulling, dull top coats, matte fading, and chipping, and get pro tips to prevent them in the first place! ✅ What You’ll Learn What causes pulling and pooling during color application How to prevent gel polish from wrinkling or bubbling What to do when top coat doesn’t come out shiny How to maintain a long-lasting matte finish Top reasons for chipping and how to stop it Why mixing brands may cause gel compatibility issues How to test if your lamp is properly curing your gels Pro salon tricks for fast fixes without soaking off ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro to common gel polish problems 01:12 – Problem 1: Pulling & pooling (causes and fix) 03:05 – Product incompatibility between base and color 04:40 – Cleaning & buffing to fix application issues 06:10 – Problem 2: Wrinkling or bubbling after curing 08:00 – Why undercuring happens and how to prevent it 09:50 – How to test if your lamp is curing fully 11:20 – Problem 3: Top coat not curing shiny 13:00 – Brand incompatibility & brush contamination 14:30 – Lamp mismatch and cure time troubleshooting 16:00 – Problem 4: Matte top coat turning shiny 17:15 – How to clean oils off matte nails (Dawn hack) 18:30 – Problem 5: Gel polish chipping & peeling 20:00 – Weak base adhesion and flexible nails 22:30 – Client aftercare to reduce lifting 24:00 – Cuticle oil tips to prevent nail expansion 26:00 – Final recap and salon advice LOVE THIS VIDEO AND WANT MORE?! 💖 Support my channel by hitting the JOIN button for exclusive member content and offers! 🌐 Shop the Website – https://www.thenailhub.com 📸 Instagram –   / thenailhub   🎵 TikTok –   / thenailhub   📘 Facebook –   / thenailhub   📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected] 🔖 Tag #thenailhub or @thenailhub to be featured!