Is this a good gel for using on top of acrylics? I've tried so many different ones, and they all peel or wear away on the edge after a couple days.
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Nothing is perfect. The tips of your nails the corners of your nails are the first to wear down there is no product out there that can stop that.
1434561
I go all around my eyes with it - not sure if you're suppose to but I have the same issues - tried it under my eyes and crows feet area and didn't have any problems so now also put on my lids. I love that it's a thin gel because I dont' have to worry about it running into my eyes. Just an aside - I tried a stonger Glycolic Acid peel and it was a mistake - it was a liquid and not a gel which I didn't realize, but also way too strong. I'm going to stick with this product.
659558
I'm not sure. I use shellac, which I have heard is the same as the gels. Cures the shellac good and hard.
116106
No it's only for acrylic nails. You should try a product called gelousy if you want to do gel. It's great!
2011875
As a nail tech for over 6 years, I would say you want to cure your thumbs first and then each hand. If not, the gel might not cure correctly and end up tacky around the edges.
540240
I had no problem using it with regular polish on acrylics. I have Question? What do you use to remove your acrylics?
1166228
You might have to superglue the metal plate on the back of your gel case. It really depends the case as to what it sticks really good to. Since the magnet is so strong, it can pull the sticky stuff off the metal plate if it isn't holding great, but superglue works well I have found.
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Yes! It's clear! I actually use it over normal non-gel nail color and then put it under the lamp and I get about 1.5 weeks of wear out of the polish and it soaks off in about 3 minutes. That's WAY faster than removing gel nail color PLUS gel topcoat, and less damaging to the nail itself. (I've even gotten a solid 2 weeks without chipping...same as normal gel through and through....so it's just a thought!)
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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
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Well, the strips come in various sizes, and if some do fall to the side of the nail all you do is file that excess away. Personally, I hate the strips. They don't adhere well and it is most people's case that the strips start chipping merely hours after applying it. The GEL on the other hand is amazing. I use regular nail polish, let it dry THOROUGHLY and then apply the gel and cure with the LED lamp. This does extend the life of the nail polish and the gloss and shine is unbelievable. The strips.. nah!
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The only thing I've every really used was in a squeeze tube and was purchased at the local Ace Hardware. It's a clear gel that drys to the touch in 10 minutes or so but takes 12 to 24 hours to cure. That cure time is unfortunate but I will say it is tenacious after that and no further repair to that spot will ever be needed again. If you happen upon something faster let me know! Thanks.
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Sorry, I don't know. I've been using it to remove price stickers from plastic and glass containers, metal items, shiny book covers, etc. Haven't tried it on anything acrylic. I can tell you that it often removes sticker residue after it's applied to the surface of the item and left for a while, with no rubbing necessary. Good luck!
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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.
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This gel overlay is fairly firm. It has gel in between 2 layers of firm foam. I have it placed on top of a regular firm mattress. The gel does tend to migrate to the sides over time, so occasionally I have to massage it back toward the center. The gel is in multiple strips that lay from side to side. If you desire a super firm surface, placing this on top of a board might work, but I would maybe try the other suggestion to put some kind of pad between the board and this mattress. My son likes a cushy feel, so I also have a 1.5" memory foam pad on top of this overlay mattress.
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In my experience the gel nail polish is the best. Before I was using acrylic nails and regular nail polish as well. What a mistake! I'm using the gel nail polish for a year and my nails are growing and they are stronger. On the other hand if you want to extend the time ( three weeks or more) add an other layer. I'm doing it and it works perfect for me.
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I'm still learning but I believe you have to take the gel off. But it's a breeze to take the gel off. I tried a different gel than CND and hated it. It went on great but was horrible getting off.
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This product does not soak off, nor is it intended to be used over soak off gels and polish. It is however brilliant over acrylics and hard gels (non-soak off), this product should be used over filed (but not buffed) nail enhancements. Soak off gels and polishes are too smooth and flexible for this sealer to adhere properly and not crack.