Why Does Gel Polish Peel Off? Avoid Chemical Conflicts Through Brand Mixing
Why Does Gel Polish Peel Off? Avoid Chemical Conflicts Through Brand Mixing
13 June 2025
Searches like “Why does gel polish come off?”, “Can you mix base and top from different brands?” and “What does chemical conflict mean in nail products?” are increasingly appearing in Google. The answer? Chemical incompatibility — a common, but often underestimated problem in nail styling.
This is not a marketing myth, but a reality that every professional encounters sooner or later. Even if you follow all the steps of the gel polish process, air bubbles, lifting _s or loss of shine can suddenly appear — often the cause is a chemical conflict between products from different brands.
What is chemical incompatibility in nail products?
Chemical incompatibility occurs when nail products from different lines — like base coat, color, and top coat — don't work well together on a molecular level. At first glance, everything seems fine: the base is firm, the color is even, the top is shiny. But after a few days, the gel polish suddenly starts to peel or develop cracks or dull spots.
Common symptoms:
- Peeling of the gel polish
- Milky haze or cloudy shine
- Cracks or “spiderweb” cracks
- Lifting of the polish _
The reason? Every professional brand designs its products as a closed system. Base coat, color, top coat, primer, and prep are coordinated in terms of viscosity, polymer composition, pH, curing time, and UV reaction. A small mismatch causes chemical conflicts — invisible upon application, visible after a few days of wear.
How do you recognize chemical incompatibility in practice?
Even experienced nail technicians can encounter it, often without immediately recognizing it:
- The color does not adhere well to the base and slides off
- The top coat contracts at the edges or forms `holes` in the surface
- Air bubbles or unevenness appear after curing, despite thin application
- The product comes off in large pieces within a few days
- The shine disappears quickly or the color fades
These phenomena indicate a molecular mismatch between the products used.
Why does gel polish come off on a chemical level?
Products from different brands can differ greatly in their formula:
- One base contains acidic monomers, while the other is silicone-based
- Some topcoats have unique UV filters that affect pigments in the color _
- UV initiators can react differently to light in different brands. As a result, one product cures well, while the other does not
- Even a small difference in viscosity or degree of polymerization can lead to invisible delamination between _s.
All of this can lead to incomplete adhesion or curing — and therefore to the gel polish coming off.
“I have been mixing brands for years without any problems” — is that true?
Many stylists say: “I`ve been using different brands for years and it's fine.” But in reality:
- Compatibility is often a coincidence, not a guarantee
- A loss of quality, such as dull shine or premature cracking, is accepted as `normal`
- Complaints are not always recognised as incompatibility
- Just like a hairline crack in glass: the damage builds up, even if you don't see it at first.
Why you`re better off working with one brand, and why VERIN
Professional brands develop their products as a whole, tailored to adhesion, hardening and durability. Working with one brand means:
- 100% compatibility between products
- Predictable, long-lasting results for every customer
- More efficient work process — fewer chances of errors
- Fewer complaints, more customer satisfaction/li>
At VERIN, all products are fully coordinated: from base to top, and from prep to care.
In addition, they are:
- HEMA and TPO free: safe for sensitive customers
- Tested on different nail types
- Developed with an optimal balance between flexibility and strength
Experiences of stylists who switched to VERIN
“Since I started working with VERIN full-time, I no longer have any problems with bubbles or peeling.”
“My allergic clients have finally found peace — no more burning.”
“I used to mix brands, but often had dull topcoats. Now, thanks to Verin, everything stays perfectly shiny.”
Conclusion: work professionally — work within one system
Mixing brands in nail products is a risk. Sometimes it goes well, but often it leads to complaints, loss of quality and loss of time. With VERIN you work with a professional and safe system. No surprises. Only certainty.
Work thoughtfully. Work with VERIN.
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