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.
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.
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.
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.
HEMA-Free and TPO-Free Gels: Your Questions Answered
What HEMA-free and TPO-free mean, how these Cre8tion gels apply, what low heat means, and which products are in the HEMA Free / TPO Free collection.
