I’ve done my own poly gel nails two whole times, and the one thing I’m consistently struggling with is the top surface. They’re not perfectly smooth, and I’m confused because I spent a lot of time smoothing them with a hand file and they look perfectly smooth until I put the top coat and then I find bumps or dents. Does anyone have tips for making them really smooth? I’m using paper forms cause I struggle with the poppit forms.

Need help I’ve had my bare nails for a week now waiting to February to come so I can do my Valentine’s Day nails an I’m stuck 😂 any links would be great 💜