I try to use the seal it over my ibd gel nails, but when Its cured, after I wipe off tacky layer its totaly dull. Has this happened to any one else?
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It happens with some products but either washing you hands re-shines or just using alcohol wipes and it wont happen or atleast it didn't become dull for me.
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You have to use a uv light to cure the gel. You will need other things as well. First, clean the nails with a nail polish remover. Next, add a bonding agent such as Bond Aid. Then, add the base coat of uv gel and put under the light. Then add the color an put under the light and the same for the top coat. When the top coat is done, take a cotton ball with nail polish remover and wipe the top of the nails.
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I am sorry, I threw the almost empty container away. I used it for several weeks (over the 30 day period) and it did "nothing" for me. I was very disappointed in it. I have tried many OTC products, but my spots are very stubborn. I now go to a dermatologist.
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I use it when I do gel, gel polish or acrylic, after I put on the color I want and cure, I cleanse the nail apply the foil adhesive let it turn to a matte finish (very important ) when you first put it on it has a shinny pearl coloring to it, once it turns matte you put your foil on rub it really good peel off and I put a layer of gel over it cureand finish with a gel top coat. You can use multiple colors or just one, you can do the whole nail or a part of it wherever you put the the adhesive is where the foil will stick
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I do -- it's kind of cool, because I layer Quimica + gel base + gel color + gel top coat and then when it's been about 9-11 days the whole thing will just peel up. And because of the Quimica, *my* nail doesn't get weakened, as it can if you use gel alone.
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My apology, I don't check this e-mail often. However, the OPI Axxium gel does not cure very well. I purchased the gel and the light and it seemed to take 30 min for each hand. The gel is so thick and gummy until you have to cure the gel two times on each hand. I would not recommend the OPI Gel or the Light. Honestly, I would invest in CND gel and curing light. CND works 1000 times better then OPI. Just my opinion as a nail tech.
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No. You MUST soak this gel product off. That said, this brand soaks off quickly. Put a cotton ball with temover on a piece of foil and wrap each nail. Follow package directions.
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I had the same problem! I had a UV lamp and even ended up buying a new LED lamp because of it! I eventually did some research and I found this out: cure your nails like usual, but at the end after the top coat has been cured, WIPE IT OFF WITH ALCOHOL to remove that sticky layer! Some suggested 99%, but I just used rubbing alcohol and my nails look EXACTLY how they should, nice and shiny and hard!Now I realize I didn't have to return the UV dryer, but oh well lol. Seriously, OPI needs to include some instructions, because that stickiness is terrible.
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hi,Cheryl I answered this question before but my answer was a little rough so I think Amazon decided not to post the answer so I'll make this one a little bit softer to see if they post it yes you do need a cure light because this is gel nail polish but theirs something wrong with it it will not dry / cure for whatever reason this product is not good do not purchase it I had a bad experience with it try another product such as bluesky or opi they are 100 good I've used them both do not purchase this product is not a good one
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I use this over Gel & Acrylic. Make sure your nail polish is dry - I always wait 1 day to put the Axxium on top so that the polish color doesn't bleed into the Axxium...and it has done that to me before and then I have pink/red tint. Just a suggestion. It is a TOP sealer <and not a fill as stated in a previous comment> so be sure you have a light so it can dry. It will feel slightly tacky at first, that's normal. DON'T use alcohol as it will make your finished look MATTE! Idid it and if you like the matte look, ok - but I like shiny! Also, I use mostly OPI polishes <natural and gel> so can't say if there are compatibility issues. Hope this helps! I use this over Gel & Acrylic. Make sure your nail polish is dry - I always wait 1 day to put the Axxium on top so that the polish color doesn't bleed into the Axxium...and it has done that to me before and then I have pink/red tint. Just a suggestion. It is a TOP sealer <and not a fill as stated in a previous comment> so be sure you have a light so it can dry. It will feel slightly tacky at first, that's normal. DON'T use alcohol as it will make your finished look MATTE! Idid it and if you like the matte look, ok - but I like shiny! Also, I use mostly OPI polishes <natural and... » Read More I use this over Gel & Acrylic. Make sure your nail polish is dry - I always wait 1 day to put the Axxium on top so that the polish color doesn't bleed into the Axxium...and it has done that to me before and then I have pink/red tint. Just a suggestion. It is a TOP sealer <and not a fill as stated in a previous comment> so be sure you have a light so it can dry. It will feel slightly tacky at first, that's normal. DON'T use alcohol as it will make your finished look MATTE! Idid it and if you like the matte look, ok - but I like shiny! Also, I use mostly OPI polishes <natural and gel> so can't say if there are compatibility issues. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I think so i am not a professional but once in wile still go for the hand message etc polish noticed the girls are using other than opi base and top coat along with opi polish stayed on great !!all will feel a little tacky at end even after cure until you wipe with alcohol don't forget go easy on polish and top and bottom coat so doesn't get the too thick look ,Happy pretty nails :-)
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This is a hard Gel. It must be maintained and filled in. It doesn't soak off like a soft Gel (ex:CND Shellac) it must be filed off to remove all the product, (they sell remover but it really doesn't work) It's best use is over nail tips or natural nails. Start with it as base coat, generally applying 2-3 layers, curing under a UV lamp. It will protect your nails so they can grow on their own or put it over tips. It's a quality product, I've used it for years. But use OPI's Bondex as a primer.
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It doesn't. It still takes a light layer off your nails enamel even if you peel it perfectly. You need to soak them. You could try ibd it peels off pretty easily but it only last about a week. I guess you've gotta pick your poison. Sorry boo.
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I apply it once & let it dry and then apply it again. DO NOT put it on top of nail polish! I made the mistake of trying that after I had my 1st manicure!!! It made my nail polish bubble & peel off! I make sure I put this on every other day. You may not need to apply it that often. I, myself, am a chronic nail biter. Even after a couple months of using this product, I am not "cured". I will always be a nail biter. I wish I could upload a photo of what my nails look like now. People ALWAYS think that I am wearing fake nails. My nails have NEVER been this healthy looking or been this strong & healthy! I apply it once & let it dry and then apply it again. DO NOT put it on top of nail polish! I made the mistake of trying that after I had my 1st manicure!!! It made my nail polish bubble & peel off! I make sure I put this on every other day. You may not need to apply it that often. I, myself, am a chronic nail biter. Even after a couple months of using this product, I am not "cured". I will always be a nail biter. I wish I could upload a photo of what my nails look like now. People ALWAYS think that I am wearing fake nails. My nails have NEVER been this healthy looking or been this... » Read More I apply it once & let it dry and then apply it again. DO NOT put it on top of nail polish! I made the mistake of trying that after I had my 1st manicure!!! It made my nail polish bubble & peel off! I make sure I put this on every other day. You may not need to apply it that often. I, myself, am a chronic nail biter. Even after a couple months of using this product, I am not "cured". I will always be a nail biter. I wish I could upload a photo of what my nails look like now. People ALWAYS think that I am wearing fake nails. My nails have NEVER been this healthy looking or been this strong & healthy! « Show Less
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Hi Colleen, What kind of lamp are you using? I have the cheap Sensationail LED one and I only do 60 second per coat - 2 minutes seems highly unnecessary unless you're using a UV lamp (which I recommend you get rid of... UV lamps tan/age your hands, go for LED!). What brand are you using for the polish colour? If it's not OPI, that might be why you're having issues. A lot of brands aren't super compatible, especially if you're using a drugstore brand (non-pro) with OPI. I use the OPI base & top coats mostly with OPI colour and it always lasts until I remove it or it grows off. If you find yourself frequently wetting/drying your hands (e.g. a weekend spent at the beach frequently in and out of the water) you might find it starts peeling because that amount of expanding and shrinking of your nails is going to make it difficult for the polish to stay adhered. If you have naturally oily skin/nails it might just mean that gel polish isn't going to work for you. But if you've had gel polish done at a salon and it's worked just fine, then something in your technique isn't working. Finally, get the OPI bond-aid - if that doesn't help the gel polish stick to your nails (I don't use it because I find it makes it too hard to remove), then I think you're out of luck with gel polish. Try shellac (chips like crazy on me but I know it works for other people really well).
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I havent tried the Kiss gel polish, but I did use the ibd gel polish twice and it peeled off completely at the second day. I thought that maybe the gel quality was not so good so I decided to try a different brand. I bought the Progel Supernail starter kit and it works perfectly. The kit includes an additional step in which you apply a Superbonder on your nails as part of the preparation to ensure adequate fixation of the gel to your natural nail. I also learned that no matter what brand you use you always have to make sure the gel polish doesnt reach your skin or your cuticles because it may also cause it to peel. I hope you find this helpful. I havent tried the Kiss gel polish, but I did use the ibd gel polish twice and it peeled off completely at the second day. I thought that maybe the gel quality was not so good so I decided to try a different brand. I bought the Progel Supernail starter kit and it works perfectly. The kit includes an additional step in which you apply a Superbonder on your nails as part of the preparation to ensure adequate fixation of the gel to your natural nail. I also learned that no matter what brand you use you always have to make sure the gel polish doesnt reach your skin or your cuticles because it... » Read More I havent tried the Kiss gel polish, but I did use the ibd gel polish twice and it peeled off completely at the second day. I thought that maybe the gel quality was not so good so I decided to try a different brand. I bought the Progel Supernail starter kit and it works perfectly. The kit includes an additional step in which you apply a Superbonder on your nails as part of the preparation to ensure adequate fixation of the gel to your natural nail. I also learned that no matter what brand you use you always have to make sure the gel polish doesnt reach your skin or your cuticles because it may also cause it to peel. I hope you find this helpful. « Show Less
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Gelish recommends you use the basecoat, remove the basecoat's tacky layer with an alcohol wipe, then apply the structure gel. Works for me.