Is this gel 'hard'? I.e. If I use it as a top coat to shellac or any gel polish will it make my nails strong and not bendable?
1938110
It will dry hard. IT HAS TO be cured under a lamp. I've never used it as a top coat, I use it as a base, it does dry hard though.
1935942
I use Shellac topcoat because I only use it when I do a shellac or gel manicure. Otherwise use the adhesive they sell for the foil. I think its called foil adhesive. I hope that hrlps
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.
652376
I don't have an answer to that because it never occurred to use over the gel, but the product is for natural nails and if you are using gel nails, I believe is wasting the products properties.
1001449
No, this is not a typical polish. Gel base coats are meant to lie on the natural nail and encourage adhesion of the next coat of color. Also, the base coat does not produce a shine like a topcoat. I would not play around with the professionals directions of base coat, color(s), top coat as they have been tested and approved for safety reasons.
319350
Shellac is the brand name of a polish hybrid. It's not as strong as a gel. Gelish, OPI, Red Carpet Manicure, IBD, etc. are gel brands. I prefer to wear gels as my nails are very thin and brittle and need the extra support.
1806944
I do not think it is a "gel" polish. I use Cutex nail polish remover to remove it. I like this product. It does seem to make my nails stronger.
588343
Yes and no. Shellac is polish and gel hybrid. It's easier to remove than other all gel polishes. When I use it with gelish, or sensationail I can literally peel them off, but I don't advise that since everyone's nails are different. The correct way is to soak it with cotton and foil for 10min. I've also used IBD gel polish with this set, that was really hard to get off. I had to soak for at least 15min. So it really depends on the polish you're using. Shellac is one of the easier brands to take off.
503490
It should work like any other shellac polish. Make sure you shake it before you use it and put scrub fresh on the nails before painting. Some of the colors pull back a little when they are cured in the light but the second coat usually covers that. So in not sure what happened ? Good luck
2057958
This product is NOT for use over gel polish. It is for use over acrylic and gel. Which is different than gel polish! You must use a gel polish top coat for gel polish!
1261380
This is a HARD Gel that can't not be Soaked Off but filed off safely without damaging your natural nail and you can use it as a top gel. You must also use it with a LED Light. I hope thus helps. Gelish has a Soak off Structure gel that makes the nail stronger like builder gel that can be Soaked Off for easy removal. I hope this information helps.
1096807
This nail polish kit seems to work best when you use all the layers. I use foundation, a natural color and top coat for hardening my natural nail. I also use the PH nail bonding polish since it seems to peel off less. It may work with just the top coat, but make sure you have the UV or LED light to cure the polish.
572994
The clear hard gel is good for lengthening nails. It does not seem to "soak off" easily. The clear top coat gel soaks off rather fast. The hard builder gel has more strength but harder to remove.
227250
I've used this with a clear nail polish on top. And also with a gel top coat. And it didn't dissolve, it came out really nice. I love it.
359962
No it's not flexible. It dries hard with the light. If you think you can flex it you will separate it from your nail and it will lift and you won't have a protective gel coat anymore.
1021600
Any gel polish works great! I haven't used Shellac polish at all...I used Gelish, Finger Paints gel polish as well as gel polishes sold at Wal-Mart. And I use fingerpaints bonder, base and top coat but any brand base and top would work
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.