The short answer
Red gel streaks when the coat is too thick, the brush drags, or the layer under it is not smooth. Use thin coats, float the brush, and cure each coat fully.
Why does red gel look streaky?
Red pigment is strong, so any dragging of the brush shows. A coat that is too thick or too thin, or a rough surface under it, makes the streaks stand out.
The fix is the same in every case: a smooth base, thin even coats, and a full cure between layers.
How should I apply red gel?
Wipe the nail clean and cure a smooth base coat first. Pick up a small bead of gel, then float the brush across the nail in two or three strokes without pressing. Cure it, then repeat for a second thin coat.
Cap the free edge each time so the color wraps cleanly.
Does the base coat matter?
Yes. A smooth, fully cured base gives the red something to level on. Rubber Base builds a smooth surface, and base coat gives a clean start.
What if it is still streaky after two coats?
Add a very thin third coat rather than pressing harder. If the nail is uneven, buff the surface lightly and wipe before the next coat.
Is there a red that hides streaks?
Yes. A red cat eye has a magnetic line that pulls the eye to the shimmer. A red chrome powder buffs on over a smooth top coat for a mirror finish. See Dark Red Cat Eye Nails and Red Chrome Nails.
Follow the cure time on your gel bottle and the label for your lamp.
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