Can I use this as a base coat under colored OPI nailpolish? Would I keep reapplying over my color every day?
1975279
I use it as a base coat. I don't put it over my color, though. I don't know if that would make the product more effective if you did.
1975280
Yes, I've used OPI nail envy as a base coat under nail polish, and I keep reapplying every day over my nail polish.
1975281
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.
1975282
Yes. Then every other day put it on over your polish. Remove everything after a week and start over.
1975283
I normally use it as a base coat and do not use a base coat. As far as I have been told you can keep applying it over your color, I was recommended to use it every other day.
1975284
Using it as a base coat, you would not need to reapply over your color every day
1975285
Yes to the bc question. No to the other. I use this as a base, put my polish on then use this again and add a quick dry top coat. Works perfectly :)
1975286
I think it works better when applied directly to your nail. The protein strengthens your nails. If I use color, I usually apply two coats before the color.
22364
I use this for every manicure I give myself...with OPI, Revlon, Sally Hansen, etc. The topcoat works for all brands in my experience. I always use a base coat as well and will sometimes do a second coat of the Vinylux 2-3 days after my manicure for extra chipping protection :)
562344
I use it as clear polish with glitters. Sometimes before color to make the nails harder. Its more liquidy than structure gel. If the colors are cured, it shouldn't smear the color. After foundation or after color works fine.
897958
I typically just apply it when I polish my nails. I use it as a base and a top coat. There may be other methods, but this works very well for me. My nails are notably stronger. My nail stylist even said so the other day.
228217
Hi Alicia! I put 2 coats of this polish on and would re-apply every 2-3 days.
2228026
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
1437149
I have never tried it other products. I assume it is designed to work with its own products, chemically. However, you can just put on the clear top coat if you don't want any color. I use the almost transparent pink so my nails look very, very natural. That works for me.
1881316
I have used it over and over again. Anytime the polish seems thick, I add a little. I've even added it to base coats and top coats. It does not seem to alter the polish in any way except to thin the consistency. The polish can be used to the very last drop without any change in the intensity of the color or texture. With other thinners this is not possible, because after a few times the polish becomes changed and unusable. The polish I use is thick and gets thicker with each use, but not now. I just add some drops. However, different brands may react differently. The short answer is as many time as necessary from my experience. I have used it over and over again. Anytime the polish seems thick, I add a little. I've even added it to base coats and top coats. It does not seem to alter the polish in any way except to thin the consistency. The polish can be used to the very last drop without any change in the intensity of the color or texture. With other thinners this is not possible, because after a few times the polish becomes changed and unusable. The polish I use is thick and gets thicker with each use, but not now. I just add some drops. However, different brands may react differently. The short answer is as many... » Read More I have used it over and over again. Anytime the polish seems thick, I add a little. I've even added it to base coats and top coats. It does not seem to alter the polish in any way except to thin the consistency. The polish can be used to the very last drop without any change in the intensity of the color or texture. With other thinners this is not possible, because after a few times the polish becomes changed and unusable. The polish I use is thick and gets thicker with each use, but not now. I just add some drops. However, different brands may react differently. The short answer is as many time as necessary from my experience. « Show Less
889793
I personally have not put this over my polish. It's a treatment for your nail so I think it would be redundant if you are using it over your polish. What I do is if your still repairing your nails then just do the treatment for one week and use it as a base coat next week. Hope that helps �
66532
When I first got it I did use as directed only on half your nail for first week. After that I appy to entire nail as a base coat and use nail polish as usual. I don't think it would be good as a top coat. I use seche vite Always as top coat.
2179055
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.
821026
It's not a base coat. Just use it as preparation for your base coat. I have oily nails, so I need to prep them before applying polish, otherwise I get the chips. Hope this helps.
1750462
if you use a good base coat on your nails (i recommend orly), the polish shouldn't peel off.
1476446
I use it as a base coat, but it's not made to be a top coat; just a polish applied daily
1523512
No. I put it on as base coat, used color polish and then used it as top coat. My nails at first did great first month. Over time they deteriorated. No change in diet or stress in my life. This happened to a few other friends too. So, just sharing that something is off with this product after longer term use. Also I removed this polish once a week and re-applied while using it.
228218
Hi Alicia!I put 2 coats of this polish on and would re-apply every 2-3 days.
154838
apply on bare nails, as a base coat, if you want you can apply color, and use it as top coat as well. use it for seven days daily and at the end of the week, remove with nail polish remover, and start fresh. after the first week, you can use with less frequency. it works, it really does.