how often can i apply opi gel polish?
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I apply it as often as I like, but it lasts for weeks so there is no need to apply often! Every once in a while you might want to give your nails a break and use a nail strengthener.
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 =)
1053300
Perfect Gel Mani & Pedi Step One: Buff and smooth out your clean nails with a buffing block and remove nail dust with polish remover. Step Two: Apply a thin coat of Gelous Nail Gel and let dry for one minute. Step Three: Apply a thin coat of nail polish and let dry for three minutes. Step Four: Apply another thin coat of the Gelous gel and let dry for one minute. Step Five: Apply a second thin coat of nail polish and let dry for three minutes. Step Six: Apply your top coat and let dry for one minute. Step Seven: Apply your last coat of Gelous and let dry for 5-10 minutes.
417840
Far as i know yes you just have to leave it for 2-3mins depending on the brand of gel polish you're using where as with an LED light it may say 30 seconds. Some gels that I have used such as China Glaze, Fingerpaints, and Sally Hansen and they say use Led or UV light and it tells you the amount of time on the bottle
1882908
I have the opi light and I usually just do 30 sec for each coat, then once I put the top coat on, I change the setting to 1 min, then done!
228218
Hi Alicia!I put 2 coats of this polish on and would re-apply every 2-3 days.
2046907
I have only tried it once on regular polish, it seemed to help. I need more time to use it.
890223
My understanding is that YES you can use regular polish; however, I have not tried it out. Regular polish behaves differently, doesn't last as long so I stick with gelish polishes so that I can go two weeks at a time!
747749
I dab a tiny amount on my fingertip an massage it into my cuticles. This small amount does all five cuticles on one hand. Repeat for other hand. I use a bit more on my toenails and heel. I use clear polish on my fingernails, and color on my toenails, and do not use Hoofer's Choice until after polish is dry, and it does not appear to interfere with polish. Any excess, I rub into my hands. A little goes a long way. I love this product!
154838
apply on bare nails, as a base coat, if you want you can apply color, and use it as top coat as well. use it for seven days daily and at the end of the week, remove with nail polish remover, and start fresh. after the first week, you can use with less frequency. it works, it really does.
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I use the uv lite for 1 minute on the polish and top coat, but 30 seconds for base coat and I use the "BondAid" by OPI before everything. The hardest part is getting a thin coat. Also, you must be sure to run the polish along the edge of your nail and behind it. I find if I have to use an emery board on a nail edge, the polish will start to lift right away. So I do recommend gloves for washing dishes but even without I still get 10 to 14 days per application.
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You should only put one coat of base clear,then pour under UV lite for two mins. Then for another two mins after each gel color coat n followed by top gel coat and last two mins under lite! You are putting you're nails under the lights too long and it's melting your polish instead of hardening it!!!
1892832
Use every color for 10 seconds, move back and forth in one direction to buff the nail, no swirl, no up and down direction. Start from grey, then green, then white. Grey and green should only use one or two times per month, the white side can use often to keep your nail shiny.
2002632
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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You can use any of the gel polishes. I use the Gelish system and have great results.
842728
I have used OPI gel color polish and Gelish also with this system. Both worked fine.
1975282
Yes. Then every other day put it on over your polish. Remove everything after a week and start over.