How-To Guides
Why Gel Polish Bubbles (and How to Prevent It)
Why gel polish bubbles on the nail and what to do: shaking the bottle, thick coats, overworking the gel, oil or moisture and heat. A short Q&A with Cre8tion picks.
Nail Lamp Guide: Corded vs Cordless LED Lamps for Gel Nails
Compare Cre8tion LED nail lamps: the corded station lamp, the Signature corded and cordless lamps, and compact cordless lamps, with timers, wattage and what each suits.
Why Gel Polish Wrinkles (and How to Prevent It)
Why gel polish wrinkles during curing and how to prevent it: thin coats, enough cure time, the right lamp, and not flooding the cuticle. A short Q&A with Cre8tion picks.
Gel Manicure Steps: How to Do a Gel Manicure from Prep to Shine
The gel manicure steps in order with Cre8tion: prep, pH Bond, base coat, two thin coats of color, no wipe top coat, and what to cure at each stage. Beginner...
Nail Tip Shapes Cheat Sheet: Coffin, Almond, Stiletto and More
A quick guide to nail tip shapes with Cre8tion Special Shape tips: square, straight, almond, coffin, ballerina and stiletto, with how to choose a shape for each client.
Gel Nail Colors by Family: A Cheat Sheet to Start Your Palette
A quick guide to gel nail colors by family with Cre8tion: whites, pinks, nudes, roses, purples, greens, blues and grays, with a Chance by Cre8tion collection for each.
Why Gel Nails Lift (and How to Prevent It)
Why gel nails lift at the edges and what to do: prep, pH Bond, thin coats, capping the free edge, Rubber Base and a full cure. A short Q&A with...
Platinum, Pearl, Holographic and Rose Gold: Which Shimmer Gel?
Compare Cre8tion Platinum, Platinum After Party, Pearl, Holographic and Rose Gold gels: the look of each, how many shades, and which one to pick for your set.
Mood Changing Gel Nails: How They Work and How to Apply Them
How mood changing gel nails work: thermal pigment shifts shade with temperature. How to apply Cre8tion Mood Changing Gel and where to use the art gel version.
Base Coat vs Rubber Base vs Top Coat: Which Do You Need?
Compare Cre8tion base coat, Rubber Base, Foundation Primer + Bond and the Diamond, matte and chrome top coats, with a quick guide to which layer goes where.
How Long to Cure Gel Nails: LED Lamp Questions Answered
How long to cure gel nails under an LED lamp: follow the product label, match it to the lamp timer, and pick a Cre8tion corded, cordless or mini lamp.
How to Prep Nails for Gel: 6 Steps for a Clean Start
How to prep nails for gel: clean, push back cuticles, file, buff off the shine, dehydrate with pH Bond and prime. The Cre8tion prep tools and bases for each step.
