If this product doesn't work well on real nails, is there an OPI all in one that does?
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It works OK on real nails. I use Perfect Formula by Sephora. It works on all nnails and is also a stregthener It's a little pricy at $26.00 Hope this helps
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I don't know but I would doubt it. The OPI nail enamel is not regular nail polish, it is a lacquer, and regular nail polish remover won't touch it. I would try it on a spare acrylic nail if you have one.
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no, as long as the polish is a good one that covers your nails with 1 or 2 coats it will work. Sally Hansen has good ones, and the Ice brand in the square bottles, and Nicole shades are pretty good too.
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Hi Colleen, What kind of lamp are you using? I have the cheap Sensationail LED one and I only do 60 second per coat - 2 minutes seems highly unnecessary unless you're using a UV lamp (which I recommend you get rid of... UV lamps tan/age your hands, go for LED!). What brand are you using for the polish colour? If it's not OPI, that might be why you're having issues. A lot of brands aren't super compatible, especially if you're using a drugstore brand (non-pro) with OPI. I use the OPI base & top coats mostly with OPI colour and it always lasts until I remove it or it grows off. If you find yourself frequently wetting/drying your hands (e.g. a weekend spent at the beach frequently in and out of the water) you might find it starts peeling because that amount of expanding and shrinking of your nails is going to make it difficult for the polish to stay adhered. If you have naturally oily skin/nails it might just mean that gel polish isn't going to work for you. But if you've had gel polish done at a salon and it's worked just fine, then something in your technique isn't working. Finally, get the OPI bond-aid - if that doesn't help the gel polish stick to your nails (I don't use it because I find it makes it too hard to remove), then I think you're out of luck with gel polish. Try shellac (chips like crazy on me but I know it works for other people really well).
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I honestly cannot answer that for you. I have used Avon's nailwear Pro, and OPI Sephora and a Sally Hansen complete salon manicure and all have worked. Have not tried OPI gel but will say I am very, very happy with it. Works well wiht the others, I am out the door faster than I have ever been and even my hairdressor was impressed with the job it does! Its worth the money. If it was super pricey and that is all you use I would maybe hesitate. But for the price...and it allows you to try other products..its great. Good luck with your decision and happy shopping!
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I had the same problem! I had a UV lamp and even ended up buying a new LED lamp because of it! I eventually did some research and I found this out: cure your nails like usual, but at the end after the top coat has been cured, WIPE IT OFF WITH ALCOHOL to remove that sticky layer! Some suggested 99%, but I just used rubbing alcohol and my nails look EXACTLY how they should, nice and shiny and hard!Now I realize I didn't have to return the UV dryer, but oh well lol. Seriously, OPI needs to include some instructions, because that stickiness is terrible.
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I use opi gel polish that I bought through amazon. It works just like at the salon.
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I haven't tried but one of the reviews said it would and worked just fine but all I have are the other nails.
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OK...hard to believe though. Unless your dermatologist recommended a fake (counterfeit) version of the product she must've meant this one. Quimica Alemana is a registered trade mark in the US and some other countries. So there is only one company called Quimica Alemana that makes a nail strengthener (and if there's another selling products with this name it's illegal). It probably just didn't work for you (or you had wrong expectations)... or maybe you used it wrong. Because, yes, it is a nail polish (that stays on your nails) and, yes, it does contain formalin (which is the reason it actually works). Anything else is not medically proven to actually work and relies on the placebo effect for marketing.
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No. It won't work over nail polish like OPI. It will work over nail art with the exception of rhinestones. Once you put a coat of this gel over a rhinestone it makes it look like a dot. You can do it if you want but it won't look right. I would suggest a rhinestone glued over the gel.
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Yes, in a way. The Konad stamoing polishes I have (white and black) both work great! I've seen lots of YouTube videos where Sally Hansen is used. Sinful Colors Professional (or something like that) also worked great. Dark colors are best!
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No it's only for acrylic nails. You should try a product called gelousy if you want to do gel. It's great!
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Try it! but let me tell you the products are no working well, those never dry even if you use it along. those are not good quality as the nails salon have
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According to ad, product only works on the skin. But I think if you use daily it will work on the nails too, but you should have patience. If you stop using it, the problem arises again.
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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 =)
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A short polish like Zoya or Essie, yes. A taller polish like OPI, China Glaze or Orly, no. Hope this helps. :)
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Yes, I have many OPI on them. I haven't found any brand of polish that won't fit.