Has anyone applied this OVER your nail polish. The reason I ask is that if I have to keep putting it on every couple of days, I'm not going to change my nail color every couple of days...and I don't want to have no color on my nails.
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It is best in my opinion to apply directly to the nail for maximum effect and strong nails.
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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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It works for me, but you should use 2 coats as a base, and then apply daily over polish for best results. I just ordered my 3rd bottle. I have tried them all, and I get good results with this.
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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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Apply to nails like polish. You can use it over polish as well. Strenghtens nails
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I use this top coat over all of my polishes...OPI, Essie and anything else. Reapplying every 3-4 days is good too, as it keeps your nails strong and boosts the shine. It's a very fast drying top coat, which makes it super easy....I can use it at night with no fears of getting sheet marks on my nails.
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if your nail polish isn't old try applying a thin coat 1st. I usually do 3-4 coats. if I do a think coat it always looks like they were touched before they dried. I'm not a big fan of these nails. I will use them bc I already bought them but I wont be buying any more.
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Interesting. I definitely use it as the base coat. I don't think it will cover the color so you should not have to reapply. However guess you will have to experiment or contact OPI for more explicit information.
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Make sure you are using a light coat. It comes out pretty thick so brush the brush off on the bottle. The thicker the coat the more your nails will chip. I paint my nails about every 3 days anyway, but this is the first top coat I have gotten to allow me to keep my fingers painted for more then 3 days if I wanted to keep them the same color without chipping. I know the frustration and of course not everything works for everyone, but the lighter the coat the better
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I put the polish on let it dry, then put a little dab on where I want to put the jewel on and press down. I am very armature when it comes to nails and nail art, so I am sure there is a better way to do this. They sometimes stay on great and other times fall off fast.
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If it stays on your nails it didnt last on my nails two days.before it begin to peel ....it also burnt my nails ...check into some of the items that are in this product before u use it
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It will take a while. I started out on a Sunday with two coats. Everyother day I put another coat on. On the next Sunday, I took everything off and started all over again. This is the only product that has worked for me. I do a lot of gardening and OPI protects my nails, along with me wearing gloves. Good Luck
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I dab a tiny amount on my fingertip an massage it into my cuticles. This small amount does all five cuticles on one hand. Repeat for other hand. I use a bit more on my toenails and heel. I use clear polish on my fingernails, and color on my toenails, and do not use Hoofer's Choice until after polish is dry, and it does not appear to interfere with polish. Any excess, I rub into my hands. A little goes a long way. I love this product!
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It's as good a base coat as any that claims to I,prove your nails. Initially, I used 2 coats alone and my nails improved . Sometimes I cover it with polish.The first bottles were deep pink so they sort of looked like a clear pink glaze now the color is hardly pink at all.
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Yes. In fact, it keeps your polish last longer because the moisture in the oil keeps your hands nice and the polish doesn't chip and flake fast. Just rub off any excess and you are ready to go. I like to put it on the last thing before I go to bed so it can moisturize the nails and my hands. Very soft in the morning:) Thanks for asking--have a nice day:)
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I really like them. After many layers which include (a base coat, 2 coats of nail color, and an 'instant dry' polish for the top coat) my nail polish did not bubble, and I didn't have any signs of wear and tear (chipping, peeling) for four days, which at that point, I changed colors, so it might have lasted even longer! Since I don't like "see thru" nail color, I don't like the yellows...they are thin, and I would require 3 coats of color, but the rest, you could get away with just one coat. This is by far my favorite nail polish! I am 43, and have a nail fettish...doing my nails at LEAST once a week!!! lol I really like them. After many layers which include (a base coat, 2 coats of nail color, and an 'instant dry' polish for the top coat) my nail polish did not bubble, and I didn't have any signs of wear and tear (chipping, peeling) for four days, which at that point, I changed colors, so it might have lasted even longer! Since I don't like "see thru" nail color, I don't like the yellows...they are thin, and I would require 3 coats of color, but the rest, you could get away with just one coat. This is by far my favorite nail polish! I am 43, and have a nail fettish...doing my nails... » Read More I really like them. After many layers which include (a base coat, 2 coats of nail color, and an 'instant dry' polish for the top coat) my nail polish did not bubble, and I didn't have any signs of wear and tear (chipping, peeling) for four days, which at that point, I changed colors, so it might have lasted even longer! Since I don't like "see thru" nail color, I don't like the yellows...they are thin, and I would require 3 coats of color, but the rest, you could get away with just one coat. This is by far my favorite nail polish! I am 43, and have a nail fettish...doing my nails at LEAST once a week!!! lol « Show Less
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Hi Mary,I recommend having or doing a manicure once a week and then applying this product to clean , dry nails for your best result. It is a great ! product. Good Luck !!