Can I use this product alone? I used to wear acrylic nails and would like to use this alone as a hardener/protection for my original nails?
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This nail polish kit seems to work best when you use all the layers. I use foundation, a natural color and top coat for hardening my natural nail. I also use the PH nail bonding polish since it seems to peel off less. It may work with just the top coat, but make sure you have the UV or LED light to cure the polish.
1096808
I would recommend buying the base coat, too. The top coat may peel off if you don't use the base coat first.
277400
It is supposed to be applied directly to the clean nail base so it can be properly absorbed. I doubt that it would be effective applied over an existing nail product. It is fabulous at restoring damaged nails!
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The ph bond is optional...I don't use it but replace it with a strong isopropyl alcohol, (9%) to dry out the nail thoroughly to insure a good bond. I've read that it's worth the investment if you have really oily nail beds, (my skin is rather dry so, I skipped it). You then apply the base gel, gelish polish, and top it off in that order with the lamp set btwn each one. YT has some great vids abt how to apply a "Gel Nail Sandwich" where you use your own nail color in place of the gelish polish. I've tried it and it doesn't last as long but, it's still cool to be able to use what you have on hand. The ph bond is optional...I don't use it but replace it with a strong isopropyl alcohol, (9%) to dry out the nail thoroughly to insure a good bond. I've read that it's worth the investment if you have really oily nail beds, (my skin is rather dry so, I skipped it). You then apply the base gel, gelish polish, and top it off in that order with the lamp set btwn each one. YT has some great vids abt how to apply a "Gel Nail Sandwich" where you use your own nail color in place of the gelish polish. I've tried it and it doesn't last as long but, it's still cool to be able to use what... » Read More The ph bond is optional...I don't use it but replace it with a strong isopropyl alcohol, (9%) to dry out the nail thoroughly to insure a good bond. I've read that it's worth the investment if you have really oily nail beds, (my skin is rather dry so, I skipped it). You then apply the base gel, gelish polish, and top it off in that order with the lamp set btwn each one. YT has some great vids abt how to apply a "Gel Nail Sandwich" where you use your own nail color in place of the gelish polish. I've tried it and it doesn't last as long but, it's still cool to be able to use what you have on hand. « Show Less
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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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I believe the box said you cannot wear nail polish or artificial nails until the first phase of treatment, being the first month. I suppose if you take off your nail polish at least once a week and apply this product once a week for 9 months like the package says, then you should be fine!! =]
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I bought the stuff for my wife. She has no experience in using it on the type of nails you describe.Sorry
2199809
Unfortunately, I can't answer that for sure, but I would think you might be able to use under the gel polish. It wouldn't penetrate on top. I can also tell you that I think the gel does a job on your nails if you use it for a while. I felt like my nails were thinner and broke more easily. I just bit the bullet and used this product without nailpolish for a while. I just polished my nails if I were going somewhere special. It is worth it if your nails aren't in good shape and you are trying to help them grow stronger and longer..
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Yes it's made for acrylic and gel nails. You wouldn't need this for your regular nails, too rough.
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I personally have not put this over my polish. It's a treatment for your nail so I think it would be redundant if you are using it over your polish. What I do is if your still repairing your nails then just do the treatment for one week and use it as a base coat next week. Hope that helps �
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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've only ever used it alone. I would imagine it'd be a great top coat!!! Alone makes your nails so pretty and white. And long!!!!!
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I bought the product direct from the suppliers and used it straight away. From comments received, the only possibility could be that the product does not agree with some of the household products I use (which may contain chemicals). Years ago I bought a similar product before going on a cruise thinking that my nails would have a great chance to grow, that product also stripped my nails and I was told that it was formaldehyde that caused this. Thanks again.... my nails have improved recently by protecting them with Gel nails .
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Hi Julia, These are only what they consider "Tips". So they are really to just be used down by the end of your nail. Then the rest is to be filled in a then built up with acrylic, like in a nail salon. I personally just like to wear them like you are talking about. I just round it to match up against my cuticle and use nail glue to secure. I do use super glue if i run out but find that i often use way too much of either one and it tends to turn the fake nails really soft. By the time the fake nail has grown out away from your cuticle is about when the glue starts to loose it's strength so they pop off easy & i give my nails a day or two to "Breathe" and do it all over again. The glue lasts best if you lightly rough up your own nails with a file (it gives more for the glue to hold on to" and clean WELL with good soap & water. I have done this for several years with great results & DON'T have to spend money i don't have on nail oil removers and high class false nails and such. These were the BEST deal for what you & i are looking for! Just make sure you buy from a seller with a good low price! Most good deals are out of China so takes a couple of weeks to arrive. Good luck & hope i helped!
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Yes. If you file down the old acrylic on top of the nail down till it is thin, then you can do a "fill" by putting a very thin layer of new acrylic on top of entire nail. Make sure you get the two packs in one kit.
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I used it for a month all along the toe nail bed and the nail itself! I followed the directions however, this product made my toenail fungus even worse! GOOD LUCK! Hope it works for you.
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It didn't specify that when I purchased the nail files. Actually I think it's salon strength, this could file down acrylic nails with no proplem. They are to rough and abrasive for natural nail. I use them for pedicure.
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I use mine for pedicures in addition to manicures. You just have to be careful with it.