{"id":147486,"date":"2025-08-17T13:34:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T13:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nailknowledge.org\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=147486"},"modified":"2025-08-17T13:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T13:34:13","slug":"umbrella-effect","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/nailknowledge.org\/pt\/glossary\/umbrella-effect","title":{"rendered":"Umbrella Effect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The umbrella effect describes what happens when pigments, glitter, or other particles inside a UV gel block light from reaching deeper layers during curing. These particles act like tiny umbrellas, casting shadows that prevent UV energy from penetrating all the way through the gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it matters for nail techs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dark or highly pigmented gels are more difficult to cure evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thick coats of glitter or shimmer gels are at higher risk of under-curing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under-cured product can remain soft inside and increase the risk of allergies if it comes into contact with the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best practice:<\/strong><br>Apply dark or glitter gels in thin, even layers and cure each one fully with the lamp recommended by the gel brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The umbrella effect describes what happens when pigments, glitter, or other particles inside a UV gel block light from reaching deeper layers during curing. 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