Could someone please help me... I love the look and feel of the product. I have watched videos and followed all the instructions but, for some reason the polish only stays on for a few days and then peels right off. I prep the nail follow the instructions and same result. The polish will not stay on. I bought a starter kit with the base and top coat along with polish. Any suggestions ?? Could someone please help me... I love the look and feel of the product. I have watched videos and followed all the instructions but, for some reason the polish only stays on for a few days and... » Read More Could someone please help me... I love the look and feel of the product. I have watched videos and followed all the instructions but, for some reason the polish only stays on for a few days and then peels right off. I prep the nail follow the instructions and same result. The polish will not stay on. I bought a starter kit with the base and top coat along with polish. Any suggestions ?? « Show Less
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I havent tried the Kiss gel polish, but I did use the ibd gel polish twice and it peeled off completely at the second day. I thought that maybe the gel quality was not so good so I decided to try a different brand. I bought the Progel Supernail starter kit and it works perfectly. The kit includes an additional step in which you apply a Superbonder on your nails as part of the preparation to ensure adequate fixation of the gel to your natural nail. I also learned that no matter what brand you use you always have to make sure the gel polish doesnt reach your skin or your cuticles because it may also cause it to peel. I hope you find this helpful. I havent tried the Kiss gel polish, but I did use the ibd gel polish twice and it peeled off completely at the second day. I thought that maybe the gel quality was not so good so I decided to try a different brand. I bought the Progel Supernail starter kit and it works perfectly. The kit includes an additional step in which you apply a Superbonder on your nails as part of the preparation to ensure adequate fixation of the gel to your natural nail. I also learned that no matter what brand you use you always have to make sure the gel polish doesnt reach your skin or your cuticles because it... » Read More I havent tried the Kiss gel polish, but I did use the ibd gel polish twice and it peeled off completely at the second day. I thought that maybe the gel quality was not so good so I decided to try a different brand. I bought the Progel Supernail starter kit and it works perfectly. The kit includes an additional step in which you apply a Superbonder on your nails as part of the preparation to ensure adequate fixation of the gel to your natural nail. I also learned that no matter what brand you use you always have to make sure the gel polish doesnt reach your skin or your cuticles because it may also cause it to peel. I hope you find this helpful. « Show Less
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You are right. All of the Gel Polishes sold here are just crap. None of them stay on no matter how much prep work you do. I wish I had returned all of this mess before the time to return passed
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Do you bufff your nails before you begin? By making the nail bed a little more rough it gives nails a better surface area for the polish to adhere to.
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If u rub rubbing alcohol on the top layer of the top coat it shouldn't feel sticky. The polish won't mess up. Just make sure u cure the top coat
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Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing.If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother application.Hope that helps! Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing.If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother... » Read More Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing.If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother application.Hope that helps! « Show Less
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I've found that it really matters what's underneath. This is the best top coat I've ever used, but if I use 99 cent NYC nail polish, it chips in two days. If I use Revlon nail polish, it chips in 5 days. If I use a non-metallic, non-pearlized Essie, it takes forever to chip. I've had the same polish on for a week, and cut my nails, and they still look great. Another tip: don't let the undercoat/color polish dry all the way. I put the Seche Vite on when the color coat is SLIGHTLY (really SLIGHTLY) still sticky. It adheres better that way. It's also important to keep it off your skin, because it dries fast and if little bits peel off your finger, they will take the rest of the polish along. Hope that's helpful!
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Hi should use primer and top coat .it's well worth the few extra minutes .i have my own led lightand sometimes still go to salon love the manicure pampering ,the polish/gel lasts so long hope I helped
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To be honest, if you don't do it just right and it doesn't adhere well, you'll end up peeling the polish right off. I'm a peeler, and I can't help myself when it starts to come up at the ends. :)
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Make sure you are using a light coat. It comes out pretty thick so brush the brush off on the bottle. The thicker the coat the more your nails will chip. I paint my nails about every 3 days anyway, but this is the first top coat I have gotten to allow me to keep my fingers painted for more then 3 days if I wanted to keep them the same color without chipping. I know the frustration and of course not everything works for everyone, but the lighter the coat the better
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Hi just looked at bottel no ingredients ,I have done my own nails for years ,love this new product ,but takes getting use to .be sure to shake all coats before applying and go easy on each coat ,I have a Sally Hansen curing led light sometimes give it 2 curing times ,wipe around cuticle before curing ,the gel is great!!no chips on tips and as grows out I have regular opi polish to fill in ,usually last 10 days to 2 weeks , Jo
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I agree with Scottie. There are easier ways but the polish doesn't last. Take the time to use the Maas polish and you will have a long lasting shine. It also won't damage the finish.
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The polish is relatively each to take off. I don't feel like it damages my nails when its properly soaked off, just try not to scrap it off. I personally don't like this kit as much. My polish always seemed to peel or chip after about 1 week. I had much better results with Sensationail.
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I'm not a great expert but the instructions on the base coat bottle says to cure one minute, polish (twice) for one minute each and 2 minutes for the top coat. Other instructions I have seen suggest only 30 seconds for each stage. I have a large clock with a second hand on it nearby, set the light for several minutes and then just pull my hands out when the time is done. It is hard to get it exact. I noticed in the salons they don't seem to keep exact time either! My biggest problem is keeping the stuff off the edge of my nails and getting it on my fingers when applying to the nails. It doesn't take much to make it look really messy. I'm not a great expert but the instructions on the base coat bottle says to cure one minute, polish (twice) for one minute each and 2 minutes for the top coat. Other instructions I have seen suggest only 30 seconds for each stage. I have a large clock with a second hand on it nearby, set the light for several minutes and then just pull my hands out when the time is done. It is hard to get it exact. I noticed in the salons they don't seem to keep exact time either! My biggest problem is keeping the stuff off the edge of my nails and getting it on my fingers when applying to the nails. It... » Read More I'm not a great expert but the instructions on the base coat bottle says to cure one minute, polish (twice) for one minute each and 2 minutes for the top coat. Other instructions I have seen suggest only 30 seconds for each stage. I have a large clock with a second hand on it nearby, set the light for several minutes and then just pull my hands out when the time is done. It is hard to get it exact. I noticed in the salons they don't seem to keep exact time either! My biggest problem is keeping the stuff off the edge of my nails and getting it on my fingers when applying to the nails. It doesn't take much to make it look really messy. « Show Less
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Here's what I have learned through trial and sometimes error. These times are usually dependent on whatever brand polish you are using. Some will say on the box or bottle. Others I kind of just figured out on my own. Usually to be safe I do 30 seconds for base coats on brands that do not give instruction. I go 1 min on color if it is gel. I will go 3-4 on non gel colors. Top coat I go 1 min as well. I will say that I am a. Mom and tend to be paranoid when it comes to freshly done nails, so I give it a "just in case" amount of time. Good luck!
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Mary beth, file the polish until it is foggy... Then take squares of foil to secure remover soaked cotten balls to the nails... I like to leave it soaking for 20 min... Then you can use a scraper tool to get the polish off... But with the 20 min soak it pretty much falls off!
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As others have said, do the prep as directed. DO NOT paint to cuticle. Leave a tiny space unpainted. Takes some practice. I'm on my 4th self-manicure and it's much, much better this time. As a fix, where I hit the skin/cuticle and it starts to bubble up... I used cuticle clippers to remove loose edge, then file smooth with a cuticle file. Until I am very competent, I'm using the OPI pink (almost tranparents) starter set so it's not noticeable that I'm not perfect.
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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!!!
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I doubt it's from the Meguiar's 205. Likely that whatever you are using to apply it-- a rag or a buff or whatever-- is a little too rough, and is leaving swirl marks. Switch to something finer or softer. like Domet Flannel. It is also possible that the finish you are polishing isn't hard enough to buff out yet. Maybe let your finish cure longer, and get harder. Hope this helps.
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first opi gels, apply base coat to clean nails, place under lamp0 seconds, next apply opi gel color your preference, then light for 2 minutes, every treatment color r tips have to go under the laamp finish with top coat, lamp then use alcohol 90% or higher to stop the tackiness you have to use alcohol, make sure nails are smooth when you start and this should give you a two week finish. don't mix gels with regular polish it won't work