What does soak off base and top coat mean?
1938119
I was confused by this too, but it just means that these Gel base and top coats need to be soaked off. Use a cotton ball with pure acetone then wrap with a square of tin foil and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. That is how I was taught. I do know that they do make kits like "BMC UV Gel Nail Art Polish Acrylic Aluminum Nail Wrap Soaking Pad Remover Kit" but it is less expensive to just use acetone and tin foil. Do a search for the kit here on Amazon.
1938120
Unlike regular nail polish you can't remove these by just wiping with polish remover you need to put remover on a cotton ball on the nails then wrap and leave on for and least 10 minutes to soak off the gel
1938121
Gel manicures need to be cured under a uv or led lamp. Nails need to be soaked off in acetone. Top coat, color and base coat. All cured.
248573
I have only used the top oil. I don't know if there is a difference. I have had no problems with the top oil thought. I did a job with a product called paper stone and that is what they recommended to use as a top coat.
1912468
You need to scuff the surface with a scotchbrite pad, remove all the grease with a tac rag, then apply createx base coat sealer - white or black. leave 24 hours, come back, and clear coat it. wait 24 hours, come back, scuff it with the pad again and remove all the dust etc, paint your design, clear coat it 3-4 coats, leave 24 hours. voila!
2008458
not only must you have the base coat and the top coat but you also must have the uv light to dry it. I tried to dry without the light, will never dry. basic steps: use alcohol/soap to clean oils off of nails, apply base coat, apply color, uv light for 1.5 minutes, apply top coat, uv light for 1.5 minutes, then use alcohol to swab the nails or else it will look matte colored and be a bit gooey, done.
1464532
I'm not sure what you mean about coating coming off, I don't think that the unit has/had any coating. But about the stains, yes marble is a soft stone and even with sealer, if somebody puts/drops on the stone something like lime/lemon juice, or even coffee, it would leave a small stain on it. What we do is to put a cut board or other object that covers the stone to protect it.
741311
I have never tried this, so I a not sure. I know the top coat seals it really well. Sorry I could not be of more help.
1891063
This is the base coat and top coat liquid gel shellac. I don't understand what your asking about. Sorry
172548
I purchased this some time ago but, it seems it came with top and base coat and 4 colors. I wish I could tell you which but I have since purchased more. Regards.
376952
You clean the sticky residue with alcohol AFTER the top coat only. NOT after the previous coats of polish.
716344
Yes, both the top coat and base coat are clear. Make your nails very strong. Its probably best to use both and after curing under uv light, wipe surface with alcohol to get rid of sticky residue.
2064438
I have only used t as a top coat, as directed on the bottle. It dries extremely quick, do not need UV light.
1741013
Yeah Leah is correct; just one of each. But...as much as I like the ph bond I am not a fan of this brand of top and base coat. The applicator is bulky and the product got so thick after just a few times, it was frustrating to use. I recommend the CND brand for top and base coat. Not that you were wondering that...but thought you would find that info useful as well! ;)
1671860
From what I know, the Foundation gel is the first layer used with color and top coat. The nail strengthener is a separate product and is used alone (acts as a base coat and top coat in one) or you can use regular polish and top coat on top of it.
1069039
it may be all rite depending on the heat type ? is it flame heat or element heat! also what are you using for a top coat like a clear coat?
1261383
If I'm reading this correctly, you're applying the hard gel on top of color gel, which you're not suppose to do. This is meant to be used as a base or a builder gel.. Not like a top coat. If you were applying it on foundation gel or base coat then that would be fine. The color runs because it isn't cured long enough but it's suppose to be capped off with top coat.
2031524
I used foundation first and then therapy....then polish. No need for regular base coat. Coat with therapy every day over polish.
1437153
No, you must use only vinylux polish and topcoat. The polish has a base in it.The two work together to make afinish.