Flash Curing vs Full Cure: Does It Impact Gel Polymerization?
The Nail Audit
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23m
In this Nail Audit, we’re investigating whether flash curing gel—then finishing the cure later—can lead to incomplete polymerization.
Does pausing between layers weaken your structure or leave behind uncured product? We’ll break down what happens during the cure process, how photoinitiators react to short bursts of light, and when (or if) flash curing is actually safe to use.
If you’re flash-curing to speed up services or hold gel in place, this one’s a must-watch.
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