Does Vinylux add more strength to the nails than a regular top coat?
992236
In my experience, yes. It stays on without chipping for 6-7 days for me with its polish. I am very hard on my nails and wash 100 times per day too.
992237
It definitely lasts longer then a regular top coat. But for strength, my nails did not split or break, but they usually don't when I have a manicure. However, I usually use 2 coats of a regular top coat and I start with just 1 coat of the Vinylux and put on an additional coat about 4 days later. So for that reason it might have a little more strength then regular top coats.
992238
Very nice polish that adds strength to my nails. Also stays on for 7 days or more
992239
I cannot guarantee that your nails are stronger, but the manicure lasts longer and does not peel as it might with regular polish and topcoat. The topcoat is thick and supplies the shine to the manicure. I would suggest that it be used only with the Vinylux polish under it. They are an effective and long-lasting duo.
1422681
I'm not sure if they make them thicker other than when you are wearing the polish. The polish definitely makes them feel sturdier. What I can say is that my nails cracked and chipped at the ends often, and this stuff kept that from happening! It was miraculous.
986122
It didn't specify that when I purchased the nail files. Actually I think it's salon strength, this could file down acrylic nails with no proplem. They are to rough and abrasive for natural nail. I use them for pedicure.
1914038
I don't really know as I only purchased Negligee. I was disappointed in the product, overall. I was looking for an alternative to GEL polish, which takes a long time to remove. CND Vinylux, unfortunately, was not the answer to GEL. I'd be curious to hear what you think of the product once you use Vinylux. Thanks.
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 :).
108521
I'm not an expert, but I remember reading that the Plus formula is for excessively problem nails. Like peeling. I've used both Formula 2 and Plus -- both really help with the thin, peeling nails. When purchasing, I alternate. But you won't go wrong with either one.
2252822
I'm sorry but I have not used the product on vinyl. I t is a superior product on wood and metal.
257728
Nope. That is the direction only for when you wanna use it as base coat. It is true that the nail tek foundation is good for base coat because it make the surface of nails matt. But You don't have to use polish. It depends on what you wanna do with this.
652197
Yes. I traditionally use gels and I have thin brittle nails. Make sure you cure them (UV) for at least 2 min, maybe 3 for dark colors. I always use a gel top coat, IBD clear builder gel is a great top coat that makes my manicures last for 3 weeks. If you have tips and have already had acrylic applied over the nail & tips as is common with salons, then gel color can be out right on the acrylic. If you only glued on the nail tips then you need to use a builder gel or structure gel before you put the color gel on.
2179054
It depends how you do nails. If you do three step process or build nails with nail form than yes an u can also use builder gel as a top coat I also like Tina's clear an pink gel its very durable
1481853
NO. this will remove the entire top layer even if you use a fine thing. I would recommend professional manicure to create a base. From there it should be easier to maintain. This is if you use acrylic or gel for false nails. Sally's has the most options I've found for buffers. But honestly a good clear top coat nail polish is the best option for that high shine I have found. When I use a buffer it is to make my nails soft and smooth not for shine.
1670753
Sorry, misunderstood question, yes, after all layers are done, use an alcohol pad to remove that tacky later. You should be able to use structure with our without base and top coat. I do not have top coat on my nails right now because my tech is doing art work for me so I just left the structure as a clear coat over natural nails for now.
408551
I use as a top coat. Works well for my short nails. I did notice as a base coat it causes drying so I do not use it as a base coat.
1554203
It's as good a base coat as any that claims to I,prove your nails. Initially, I used 2 coats alone and my nails improved . Sometimes I cover it with polish.The first bottles were deep pink so they sort of looked like a clear pink glaze now the color is hardly pink at all.
597059
I've always had strong nails but I find they are even stronger with this polish. They don't break at times when I know they would have if they didn't have polish (like when I hit them while opening something).
168268
I don't know- tried the "plus" and had no result - finally remove all polish and suffered through 1 month of ugly nails - treated them daily with the protein oil from Nailtique and now they look again presentable though still a little weak - there is no miracle solution they just need a polish "vacation" - good luck!
1220541
this doesn't damage the nails. I was using shellac and when they would take it off eventually it began to whittle away the top of my nail until they were paper thin. My nails are generally very strong. I was ticked because I thought it would strengthen not break down. I am looking for something that will help my strong nails stay strong not damage them.