For someone (me!) who's doing this for the fist time... what pieces of advice can you give to make sure everything runs smoothly? I'm using OPI!
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The lamp works fine. I've been using the gel for some time. At first, my fingernails were growing longer and very strong. However, now, after scraping off this polish after the acetone, my fingernails have become damaged and now they are very ugly as I let them grow out. Ugh!
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Don't go all the way to the edges of your fingernails, they'll peel up faster if you do. make sure you follow the directions and make sure your nail is clean! Have fun!
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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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.
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Dixie, did you find an answer to your question? I want to know if the Nova lamp will correctly cure OPI Gel nails also.Did you find another alternative?
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I always dipped the strip right after voiding, never did I let it sit. Never heard of that with an Opk either....hmm...
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If I would use it, I would it under OPI Ridge Filler, then over whatever colour I'd use. I happen to need the Ridge filler.
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I use Clairol Beautiful Warm Brown. I use half a bottle and save the rest for the next month. Works for me.
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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.
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I'm a nail tech and yes you can. I use the OPI LED light and it works great! It actually works faster because it's stronger lighting than UV. I do 30 seconds after each layer and 60 seconds for the top coat. Hope this helped
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I'm in the same boat. I've been using for 3 weeks now and NOTHING! Even with Roc that I bought from Walmart I started to feel/see changes in my skin by this time. Giving it till the end of the bottle until I post my review. :-/
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Danielle, did you go with option? How did it turn out? I have a similar setup. Thanks
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I was taught to use LED for OPI and UV for brands like CND. I was taught by a friend who used to have her nails done by a manicurist and now she does them herself. My opinion here is only what I was taught personally.
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I've bought the brand CVS sells and I use it with my Opi polish with no problems.
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go to the olalescence website. they have instructions on it. http://www.opalescence.com/en-us/default.aspx
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I've never used Nupro White Gold because I've always had such great results with Opalescence. I had my teeth cleaned yesterday and the hygienist kept commenting on how white my teeth are. I was almost embarrassed...almost, lol.
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I'd try using OPI Ridge Filler. This treatment is designed to help fill out the ridges on nails where Envy is to help strengthen the natural nails.
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Acetone is the only chemical that works. Maybe you didn't saturate long enough? Try 30 minutes, and use an orangewood stick to lift. Try looking at the OPI video. You can also try placing your soakers (with finger in, of course) in warm water, heat helps. Good luck!
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opi nail envy is completely clear, it looks cloudy in the bottle and white in the picture, I have used it for a very long time and the quick dry top coat which is also excellent, they are both clear. hope this is helpful.
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You are awesome! I have been trying like cray to fix this issue and that was the missing key. Finally, it is working perfect for me. Thank you so much, I ca't tell you how frustrated I was trying to figure this out. WOW! Thanks again! ;o) My hero for the day!