How do you remove this product? it is the worst stuff I have ever put on my nails - just sticks. goes yellowish. My nails were never this bad
1510519
I have used it as directed for years and never had a problem. You remove it with nail polish remover. I also use one coat of "Who needs a prince" OPI nail polish with it. I have never had a problem.
1510520
I have found that if you let the bottle sit around, or buy it at a discount from some untrusted source, it WILL get yellowish, and sometimes even will dry a little on the bumpy side (not sure how else to describe it). I've been using this product for 17 years, but I often misplace things and have a hard time complying with long term beauty regimens, so I have had had MANY opportunities to see that if you don't use the stuff, it will end up going bad after a few months. Find a trusted distributer and try always to buy from them and use consistently. I have to resist the urge to buy in bulk.
1510521
Thank you to those who answered. I do not smoke and I followed instructions. I know that formaldehyde can be damaging and I have since noted that OPI does a non-formaldehyde product. My nails are really messed up with the one I used.
1510522
I don't see how that is possible, it's is just a base coat, with no pigments... There should be no yellowing. If you smoke, that yellows nails and any polish on them. If it's your actual nail yellowing, seek a medical professional. It comes off quite easily with plain ol' polish remover.
1510523
I have always used non acetone nail polish remover. You do have to use quite a bit of remover...typically I soak a cotton ball and hold it on the nail bed for 5-10 seconds and it wipes right off. I have never had this problem with this polish. It's a beauty staple of mine!
1510524
I bought the product direct from the suppliers and used it straight away. From comments received, the only possibility could be that the product does not agree with some of the household products I use (which may contain chemicals). Years ago I bought a similar product before going on a cruise thinking that my nails would have a great chance to grow, that product also stripped my nails and I was told that it was formaldehyde that caused this. Thanks again.... my nails have improved recently by protecting them with Gel nails .
346018
I use 70% Isopropyl Alcohol from the drugstore and it works perfectly for me. The point is to make sure the nails are free of any soap residue, etc. DO remember to swipe your nails with a cotton ball soaked in acetone nail polish remover AFTER applying the base and top coats and drying with the light treatment dryer. Just using the light treatment alone will absolutely not dry my nails. I use the base coat first; dry with the light treatment for 90 seconds; immediately follow with the top coat and dry for another 90 seconds with the light treatment; and then briskly swipe each nail several times with the acetone cotton ball and it hardens immediately. I know it sounds odd but it absolutely works for me and nothing else does! Good luck!
2012325
Try using nail polish remover. Also alcohol works well. I had no problem getting my labels off. :)
775665
I left my polish on thinking it would okay. When I rinsed my feet afterwards I did notice some of the polish did come off of my nails. So I would suggest removing it beforehand.
1881515
Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing. If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother application. Hope that helps!
588345
I just use acetone nail polish remover from the Dollar Tree. I soak my nails for about 5 minutes and it peels right off with no nail damage. I have used the product for three years and think it is great.
723617
I used it for a month all along the toe nail bed and the nail itself! I followed the directions however, this product made my toenail fungus even worse! GOOD LUCK! Hope it works for you.
1039685
Yes, just normal nail polish remover, for this is a normal top coat... It just dries a lot faster! It does NOT damage your nails :).
2002633
I always leave my thumbs last so I can use each thumb to clean up my fingers as I go. Once the polish layer cures (dries with the light)your stuck with it so if it runs into your cuticles or other areas you dont want it, it will give ur nails a weird shape and probably cause the polish to peel and lift a few days later. The top coat is very runny and a wooden stick takes longer to clean up so I recommended using your thumbs. I give 1 minute to cure base coat. 2 minutes for each gel polish coat and 2 minutes for too coat. Ive only used Gelish brand polish but only because my beauty store doesn't carry gel OPI. The light works great.
563275
I use it alone (looks like clear nail polish) and under nail polish. Both work for me!! Still loving the product!!
1615375
I scraped it off with my nail! Or try mineral oil maybe? I don't know I just bought the stuff.
2038386
Its somewhat aggravating but i peel it off. Try to something with a sharp point like a fingernail file and pick at the sides where the glue is and it will start to come off. I made the mistake of trying to bite it off the first time and it made me light headed lol so plz don't do that.
1880790
I have no luck also it cracks and ruin the foils stays on my nails for about two to three days, my next step is to try to use UV gel top coat over the foils.
1279391
i havnt used it myself, but i apply the 3rd layer of the other nail thickener which has slightly white colour and nails look good (so i have 1st protective layer of any thickener u have, then quimica as a second, and the 3rd is one more thickener which has a bit of colour). I think u can do it just make sure u have a layer between quimica and colourful nail polish. P.s. My nails are getting really strong. Never had such nails before even being 15 y.o. and its not even 2 weeks yet.
345845
Honestly not sure. I threw mine away. No matter what I tried, it peeled off immediately. Happened to more than just my nails.
200998
It leaves TONS of residue the can NEVER be removed!! I tried everything to get it off of my beautiful wooden coffee table from goof off, orange clean, ammonia, hot water and soap and good old elbow grease. It has been over a year since I removed it and the nasty residue (now black) is still on my table. It will be there until I give up and get a new coffee table.
227249
I have seen it applied to nails in different ways, so it depends on how it is applied. I add to my powder so unless i soak my nails in acetone it is. If you apply with polish then it will come off when you take off your polish.