do you need to remove old gel before applying any new gel?
854551
Yes, for good contact. I use an alcohol swab or alcohol soaked cotton ball.
854552
I find that you can re-use the pads several times before replacement if you moisten your finger and lightly rub the pad a few times before using it again. I do find it necessary to rub off the skin area with alcohol to clean off all gel before re-applying new gel. Remember...a little goes a LONG way and it is really needed for good conductivity.
854553
I left the original gel on and seamed fine, worked a few more times till i had to use more.
890222
Oh yes,and you can remove the polish off with polish removal too,and do another color. But when you want to take the gelish off,remember to take it off with acetone removal.so,yes polish on its cool&#128525;.
1546927
It depends on it's condition. If the gel coat is intact it will restore it to near new.
1250631
To be honest, it was sort of automatic - I took note how the old one came out and then just stuck the new one in - can't remember if there is a tab you're supposed to tear off before re-inserting. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that. Good luck :)
314082
Does the Gelish really soak off? I had gel nails done in a salon and the gal used a metal rotating drill to remove the gels to redo them at two week and four weeks; really weakened my own nails. I'd like to try again on my own, but the removal process just seems very difficult and long.
420906
No. You need the pads. The gel will prolong the life of the pads and provide improved contact and current conduction to the body. Better results!
1125588
I didn't use a specific type...any soap or body wash should remove it. It's not a thick gel that's hard to get off. I usually use dove sensitive. Hope that helps.
117252
No, everything comes in it that you'll need. Although the amount of hardener is not enough for that entire can of Gel. Def do as the instructions say,
1309309
Hi, only use the blue gel if you get sensitivity to the whitening clear ones. :0)
1760911
I didn't need to. Once the front was rmoved I just rolled it around and cleaned the bristles in place. Worked very well and I did not have to replace the roller afterwrds :)
777024
yes first use the builder which makes a strong nail the gel is almost the last touch
2123045
No you do not need to but you can after the toppik is dry and no longer sticky to other products...
842962
I have to put the gel on a q-tip and rub it on my teeth before putting my trays in. Hope that helps some!
101569
If you need to replace the old pads with new ones, just pull them off and then apply the new set. After taking off the blue film just make sure the gel pads are covering the dark grey stripe area. And there you go. Hope that helps!
1016894
I dry my teeth 1st. Then put the gel on,just use what you think. Not to much. You soon will know the right amountMaureen
1651180
I do not know as I never use gels and have used this only with the terrific and shiny Essie polishes.
1224492
Yes. The gel and instructions are included. I did not try to return it as I am still using it but not daily as they suggested for the first month. My skin is too sensitive for that type of continuous use.