Would it matter if you use this gel color on articfical nails.will you get the same results like you do on your natrual nails
847177
Yes you can use it on acrylic nails. You follow the same steps. Make sure you rough up the nail just as you would natural nails. Just make sure you don't apply it very thick. Apply 2 thin coats or 3 if necessary.
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.
747749
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!
597057
No, it doesn't. In fact using the necessary Acetone to remove the gel polish is very hard on your nails. So, I definitely recommend getting & using the nail shields, which provides a barrier & you don't have to use Acetone. They still don't strengthen your nails, but they don't cause any further damage.
774047
I use it when I do gel, gel polish or acrylic, after I put on the color I want and cure, I cleanse the nail apply the foil adhesive let it turn to a matte finish (very important ) when you first put it on it has a shinny pearl coloring to it, once it turns matte you put your foil on rub it really good peel off and I put a layer of gel over it cureand finish with a gel top coat. You can use multiple colors or just one, you can do the whole nail or a part of it wherever you put the the adhesive is where the foil will stick
596901
Yes, I always use regular colored polish. It dries just the same as natural nails.
2031523
I wear the therapy all the time. If I am applying polish I use a coat of therapy, then foundation, a coat or two of polish and another of therapy. My nails are steel, no peeling or braking. I love this stuff!! Oh, foundation over the polish tends to make the color look dull, faded. Wearing therapy alone makes the nails look nurished and healthy.
135388
Well when i was first doing gel on myself I was using a different brand and I had to redo my nails every week to two weeks that that product I bought from the store, I guess the gelish product could be old I don't know for a fact that it's brand new but can go twice as long between doing my nails so I would just base it on that I buy colors from any brand but I'll only use gelish top and base coat
614592
Am not sure. Is that a brand or a color. I know that The nail tech and another one who uses it or a similar one to cure several brands of Gel polish that we have in the shop have had no problem with it/them. Barbara
1554284
The ph bond is optional...I don't use it but replace it with a strong isopropyl alcohol, (9%) to dry out the nail thoroughly to insure a good bond. I've read that it's worth the investment if you have really oily nail beds, (my skin is rather dry so, I skipped it). You then apply the base gel, gelish polish, and top it off in that order with the lamp set btwn each one. YT has some great vids abt how to apply a "Gel Nail Sandwich" where you use your own nail color in place of the gelish polish. I've tried it and it doesn't last as long but, it's still cool to be able to use what you have on hand. The ph bond is optional...I don't use it but replace it with a strong isopropyl alcohol, (9%) to dry out the nail thoroughly to insure a good bond. I've read that it's worth the investment if you have really oily nail beds, (my skin is rather dry so, I skipped it). You then apply the base gel, gelish polish, and top it off in that order with the lamp set btwn each one. YT has some great vids abt how to apply a "Gel Nail Sandwich" where you use your own nail color in place of the gelish polish. I've tried it and it doesn't last as long but, it's still cool to be able to use what... » Read More The ph bond is optional...I don't use it but replace it with a strong isopropyl alcohol, (9%) to dry out the nail thoroughly to insure a good bond. I've read that it's worth the investment if you have really oily nail beds, (my skin is rather dry so, I skipped it). You then apply the base gel, gelish polish, and top it off in that order with the lamp set btwn each one. YT has some great vids abt how to apply a "Gel Nail Sandwich" where you use your own nail color in place of the gelish polish. I've tried it and it doesn't last as long but, it's still cool to be able to use what you have on hand. « Show Less
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The speed carries from 2,4,6,8& 10. 2 being the lowest and 10 being the fastest. Set it to the desired number (I work with 2-4 for acrylics fills to make the acrylic and natural nail flush. It's gentle enough for me and doesn't damage my nail bed. I use 6 to get gel polish off my acrylic with one if my gold nail bits I bought off of Anazon) and the speed will remain the same. It will only go faster or slower IF you change the number. Hope this helps!
1470844
No! That's the best part! Not only that but, I've used all different kinds of regular nail polish with this product and it works the same (if not better) then using the CND polish. I love this product! I have saved hundreds of dollars because I do not have to go to a salon to have a gel manicure! It dries quickly and it makes your nails incredibly shiny. Plus, you can use your own nail color so you are not limited to the CND polish colors.
1263020
Absolutely dear! you can use regular nail, although you should let it Completely dry before applying the gel curing it.
540243
I use this over Gel & Acrylic. Make sure your nail polish is dry - I always wait 1 day to put the Axxium on top so that the polish color doesn't bleed into the Axxium...and it has done that to me before and then I have pink/red tint. Just a suggestion. It is a TOP sealer <and not a fill as stated in a previous comment> so be sure you have a light so it can dry. It will feel slightly tacky at first, that's normal. DON'T use alcohol as it will make your finished look MATTE! Idid it and if you like the matte look, ok - but I like shiny! Also, I use mostly OPI polishes <natural and gel> so can't say if there are compatibility issues. Hope this helps! I use this over Gel & Acrylic. Make sure your nail polish is dry - I always wait 1 day to put the Axxium on top so that the polish color doesn't bleed into the Axxium...and it has done that to me before and then I have pink/red tint. Just a suggestion. It is a TOP sealer <and not a fill as stated in a previous comment> so be sure you have a light so it can dry. It will feel slightly tacky at first, that's normal. DON'T use alcohol as it will make your finished look MATTE! Idid it and if you like the matte look, ok - but I like shiny! Also, I use mostly OPI polishes <natural and... » Read More I use this over Gel & Acrylic. Make sure your nail polish is dry - I always wait 1 day to put the Axxium on top so that the polish color doesn't bleed into the Axxium...and it has done that to me before and then I have pink/red tint. Just a suggestion. It is a TOP sealer <and not a fill as stated in a previous comment> so be sure you have a light so it can dry. It will feel slightly tacky at first, that's normal. DON'T use alcohol as it will make your finished look MATTE! Idid it and if you like the matte look, ok - but I like shiny! Also, I use mostly OPI polishes <natural and gel> so can't say if there are compatibility issues. Hope this helps! « Show Less
1437155
I use it with an OPI pale colour, and it works pretty well. I work with my hands, and am therefore very hard on my nails.
279009
Yes, I first use a gel base (make sure you have the light to cure it). Then do 2 coats of the regular color. Finally use the gel top coat (again use the light to cure) and you are good to go. Your nails will look killer for at least 2 weeks.
1548351
Yes it will help. Just make sure you apply it evenlly so it won't get blotchy. And be careful with your fingernails. It has a tendency to leave some purplish color if you have light color fingernail polish. Overall it does a great job managing that golden color and turn to a more frost color.