Can I use a kit that I haven't used in a year? What can I use instead of nail cleanser pads at the end?
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You'll have to see if the gel still works; I don't know the shelf life... it probably depends on how it's been stored over the past year too. With regards to the cleanser pads, I just go wash my hands with soap & water and it works just as well.
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You can use any kind of nail polish. I personally use Sally hensen brand as it's none expensive. I do get to use other brands like opi and wet and wild and NYC. Believe me a I am a nail stamping addict and have a variety of nail stamping plates from different brands and they work also with any polish. I do think that if they don't work it's not the nail polish, it's the plate that might be defective.
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I have foam pads I use for both the polish and wax. I wash them in my washing machine and reuse them until they deteriorate. I use micro fiber towels to wipe the polish/wax off. I also wash and reuse the towels.
151314
You need to use the uv lamp for the gel nail polish because that is what cures it. It will just be a sticky mess that will wipe off without the lamp. The kit does come with the acrylic powder.
1200140
It is removed with regular polish remover. You can use it over regular nail polish.
2076394
Take the polish off and reapply it. I think what had happened to me was that I left it longer than 2 days and my nails started to break
2003313
Assuming they haven't changed what's in the kit since I ordered it, it should be a low-grit polishing compound meant to be used with the polishing pads.
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I agree with what the other people have written. I just want to add that gel polish makers are starting to put kits out for sale to remove the gel. It's the same stuff, just more convenient. Putting the cotton pads and foil on is the best method IMHO. I didn't have as much success with the acetone in a bowl
2079113
You could use a dampened cosmetic sponge. Like a beauty blender or one of the many "dupes". I bought the set sold by Beauty Junkees on here and they are great. They are fabulous with makeup as well as with applying skin care products.
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I understand it to be "self cleaning', so you really should not have to maintain it in that respect. On the backside where the airline connects, you could remove that from the tool body to look inside if you are having any issues. The only problems I've had in 20 years with my nail guns are people with "sticky fingers".
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Yes you can use any brand gel polish. I bought a sally Hansen brand Polish from target and it worked just fine. Also I would buy a different nail dehydrator/primer because the one included in this kit sucks! The polish always lifts after 4 days!
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Hi I love this kit. You can get many uses from just one bottle. You apply thin coats. I'm on my third mani and still have a lot of polish left to do a couple more. Hope this helps
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No. Start with a clean, dry nail. you can apply a top coat after. Hope this helps.
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Depends on your skin tone. But vinylux actually offers a french manicure kit that you can probably find on amazon, too.
162314
Suggest the usual to start, i.e., dish detergent and sponge. If NG, use Barkeepers Friend Soft Cleanser gently w/a sponge. OTT, probably best to replace it. U can apply some auto wax on the new one, should keep it clean for a while.
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I would clean the brushes with acetone, I've used my kit about 3 or 4 times already and haven't had a problem, but I did notice the base and top coat are very thick in consistency... Also try not to keep your applicators out of the bottle for too long. Hope this helps!
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I sanitized with clorox followed by a really good rinsing. Worked fine - the kit is really good!