i have nail primer and topcoat by Sensationail. Does anyone know if these will work with gelish hard gel?
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As long as you are using an led lamp to cure this you can use this with any brand. I have used it as a bottom layer before any nail polish be it gel or enamel, and I have used it as a top coat over any polish to protect and add a smooth long lasting shine
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I would think they will, I think nail primer is pretty much universal, and you can use any gel topcoat. I love Seche Ultra-V the best!
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Hi, I have only used Gelish polishes with the lamp, I don't know if a "shellac" polish is a gel polish. So I can't help you out there. They also say base coat should only cure for 5 seconds under lamp, but if I do under 40 seconds, they pop off after a few days.
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Honestly, since I purchased this one, I have decided to go back to using cutex brand it works just fine. My nails are not being damaged either. I just use a piece of cotton ball with some polish remover and wrap my nails I alumminum foil for approximately 10 mins or so for gel polish. I hope this helps.
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Yes. I traditionally use gels and I have thin brittle nails. Make sure you cure them (UV) for at least 2 min, maybe 3 for dark colors. I always use a gel top coat, IBD clear builder gel is a great top coat that makes my manicures last for 3 weeks. If you have tips and have already had acrylic applied over the nail & tips as is common with salons, then gel color can be out right on the acrylic. If you only glued on the nail tips then you need to use a builder gel or structure gel before you put the color gel on.
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I only use it for gel polish and works great on the first 90 second setting. I don't think it's meant for gel nails.
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My wife has only used it on regular nail polish so I do t know if it would work on gel polish. I would call a nail salon and ask them
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Yes, Sully. I haven't found a gel polish that it doesn't work with. And I have had mine for quite some time and all of the lights are still working. Good luck!
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I've used CND top coat that I use with other gel polish. It lasts about a week if you don't keep your hands in water!!!
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For me it works with any nail polish. Its just a cover up (gel) that hardens and thats what stays shiny. Its also what the nail salons use.
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It is my understanding that gel polishes and shellac polishes are not the same thing, but I don't know if they can still be used interchangeably. I would assume that if you use them that way, they won't bond in the same way, and so probably won't last as long. Shellac is supposed to be better for your nails than gel though.
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yes you can use top and base gelish for color gel of opi and we have DND base and top you it new but this very good thanks you visit
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I use the pure acetone and put it on a cotton ball then wrap the tip of my finger with tin foil and let it do its thing for about 15-20 minutes then use an orange stick to scrap off the polish it should crackle up when you take the foil off, make sure that you take a buffing block to rough up the top surface of the polish so that the acetone will work. DONT use an emery board type file you may get carried away with filing and damage your nail bed. The buffing blocks sold at Sally supply or any drug store works great just rough enough to take of the top coat off. DONT get anything to abrasive or like I said you may damage your nail bed and believe me that is quite painful! I am assuming this is your first go at the gel polishes? Did you have them done or are you thinking about doing them yourself either way I'm sure you know the steps to applying the polish and really taking the polish off is no big deal just a little time consuming because you can only work on one hand at a time. I hope I helped answer your question if you have any more I would be happy to help.
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I havent used gelish polish but there are at least 3 other gels I have used and it has worked just fine.. I also use it for regular polishes.. I have been happy with this product..
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I do not use gel polish, so not sure. Would like to try the gel polish sometime. I hear that it is GREAT. What kind do you use ?
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If I'm reading this correctly, you're applying the hard gel on top of color gel, which you're not suppose to do. This is meant to be used as a base or a builder gel.. Not like a top coat. If you were applying it on foundation gel or base coat then that would be fine. The color runs because it isn't cured long enough but it's suppose to be capped off with top coat.
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In my experience the gel nail polish is the best. Before I was using acrylic nails and regular nail polish as well. What a mistake! I'm using the gel nail polish for a year and my nails are growing and they are stronger. On the other hand if you want to extend the time ( three weeks or more) add an other layer. I'm doing it and it works perfect for me.
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Any gel polish - I usually use Gelish or OPI. Just be sure to get the base coat and top coat. I also use the pre-base coat polish that I think is intended to dry your nails and make them ready for the other layers of polish.