There's nothing more frustrating than noticing your fresh manicure starting to peel or lift after just a few days. Don't worry—Arte Clavo is here to help you diagnose the problem and get your nails back to flawless condition.
🔍 The Four Main Causes of Peeling & Lifting
1. Incompatible Base and Top Coats
Using different brands for your base coat, color gel, and top coat is the most common cause of layering issues. Chemical incompatibilities between products can create separation between layers. Arte Clavo's gel polish collection is specially formulated to work seamlessly with our own brand top coats and base coats, maximizing adhesion and preventing delamination.
2. Skipping Edge Sealing
The free edge (tips) of your nails is the most overlooked detail during application. If you forget to seal the edges with each layer, air and moisture will eventually find their way underneath, causing your gel polish to lift.
3. Incomplete Removal of Nail Oils
Cleaning isn't just a quick wipe—it's about thoroughly removing oils, moisture, and debris from the nail plate. Any residue left behind prevents the gel from properly bonding to your natural nail.
4. Soft or Oily Nail Bed
Some people naturally have softer, oilier nails that are more prone to lifting. This doesn't mean you can't enjoy long-lasting gel polish—it just means you need the right products.
🆘 Quick Fixes
For Minor Lifting:
Soak your nails in warm water for 5 minutes to soften the gel, then gently press down on the lifted area and cure under your lamp.
For Severe Delamination:
It's best to remove and redo the manicure entirely. Attempting to "save" severely lifted gel will only push air deeper and potentially cause nail damage.
💡 The Arte Clavo Solution
Arte Clavo's Rubber Base Coat is specifically designed for soft and oily nail beds. Its advanced formula fills in nail ridges and creates a stronger grip. Combined with our HEMA TPO FREE gel polishes, you get a safer, gentler formula with significantly improved adhesion.
