I only use Gelish but I wanted to try the opi gel color. Can I use it with the base coat and top coat from Gelish that I still have?
1968431
Yes, you can. The consistencies of the two brands might be a bit different (I have found Gelish to go on thicker than OPI), but they are still compatible. I have a few different brands of gel polish that I use and they all work together. Hope this helps!
1968432
I think so i am not a professional but once in wile still go for the hand message etc polish noticed the girls are using other than opi base and top coat along with opi polish stayed on great !!all will feel a little tacky at end even after cure until you wipe with alcohol don't forget go easy on polish and top and bottom coat so doesn't get the too thick look ,Happy pretty nails :-)
1968433
I use OPI colors with a different base and top coat that I already have! Just make sure you use a primer/ nail dehydrator though to make sure the polish adheres =)
644190
Two problems could be in play:1 try a different brand of polish: nailuv is my favorite. Right now I'm using the gelish bond, base & top coat. I'm going to try nailuv next time I purchase those basics.2 make sure you are extending the brush all the way through to the tip on all edges of the nail. Then cap the nail on all sides with your polish steps and your base/top coat steps. This should help. Pay extra attention to your edges and polish should last longer. Sensationail polish only lasts about 5-6 days for me though. Nailuv lasted almost 10 before I took it off because I wanted a new color. Oh and for the bottoms, try to be as thin as possible for each layer, avoid your cuticles...that should help!! Two problems could be in play:1 try a different brand of polish: nailuv is my favorite. Right now I'm using the gelish bond, base & top coat. I'm going to try nailuv next time I purchase those basics.2 make sure you are extending the brush all the way through to the tip on all edges of the nail. Then cap the nail on all sides with your polish steps and your base/top coat steps. This should help. Pay extra attention to your edges and polish should last longer. Sensationail polish only lasts about 5-6 days for me though. Nailuv lasted almost 10 before I took it off... » Read More Two problems could be in play:1 try a different brand of polish: nailuv is my favorite. Right now I'm using the gelish bond, base & top coat. I'm going to try nailuv next time I purchase those basics.2 make sure you are extending the brush all the way through to the tip on all edges of the nail. Then cap the nail on all sides with your polish steps and your base/top coat steps. This should help. Pay extra attention to your edges and polish should last longer. Sensationail polish only lasts about 5-6 days for me though. Nailuv lasted almost 10 before I took it off because I wanted a new color. Oh and for the bottoms, try to be as thin as possible for each layer, avoid your cuticles...that should help!! « Show Less
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i think so. i've used other brand gel colors with the gelish top and base coat with no issues. so doing the opposite should work also.
475277
Yes, if you are using regular nail polish with gel top coat, it still works great! Only recommendation is to let the regular nail polish dry COMPLETELY before adding the gel top coat. If you don't, the regular nail polish will begin to wrinkle.
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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
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yes you can I use it not only for my gels I use it for regular polish with a top coat that needs lightsI use session vit Sech vit
587092
Yes, you need both a base coat & top coat. I use the top coat by gellish :)
1231987
Yes. That's the worst part of the line. You can swap to the Shellac top and base but still use Gelish colors but you'll need a stronger light. Gelish light requirements aren't as high. Just go VERY thin with the Gelish layers especially the top and base using 3 color coats if necessary.
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I like to use OPI nail envy. I have really weak nails and this nail polish works well as a base coat and as a nail strengthner
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As long as it's a opi brand you can try it might work I've done it everyone's experience is different but on safe side use soak off polish
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I always leave my thumbs last so I can use each thumb to clean up my fingers as I go. Once the polish layer cures (dries with the light)your stuck with it so if it runs into your cuticles or other areas you dont want it, it will give ur nails a weird shape and probably cause the polish to peel and lift a few days later. The top coat is very runny and a wooden stick takes longer to clean up so I recommended using your thumbs. I give 1 minute to cure base coat. 2 minutes for each gel polish coat and 2 minutes for too coat. Ive only used Gelish brand polish but only because my beauty store doesn't carry gel OPI. The light works great.
216327
Yes and this is by far the best Gel polish ever! I only use the Gelish brand!
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I use gelish PH bond, foundation, color, then top coat. I've tried the gel color you can get at CVS and it does not stay on as long. Definitely buy gelish brand or higher quality than what CVS carries.
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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
1001451
No you have to use the LED light to cure gel products. If you have the light I know people who do use the gel top coat on regular polish I've never tried it though so I'm not sure if it works well.
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I am fairly certain yes but if you go to their website you can post a question in the gel coat area. They were great about getting back to me . Great product. You can also mix the colors . I bought 3 colors (light/ medium/dark) and then mix to achieve various shades I wanted.
405292
Unfortunately you cannot. I tried this with OPI for white tips. The polish stayed gel like and peeled. You have to use all gel products. I hope this helps.