Can you use the structure gel without the basecoat? I did and it doesn't seem to cure. The structure gel is still tacky, what I am doing wrong?
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Sorry, misunderstood question, yes, after all layers are done, use an alcohol pad to remove that tacky later. You should be able to use structure with our without base and top coat. I do not have top coat on my nails right now because my tech is doing art work for me so I just left the structure as a clear coat over natural nails for now.
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The structure gel has the same ingredients as the foundation(basecoat). You can use it with or without it. The tacky layer (inihibition layer) left behind is normal it helps with the adherence of the next layer whether it is top coat or color. Once you are finish with the color and/or top coat wipe it off with the cleanser or alcohol and you're finish. It should be hardened and shiny.
1670755
Gelish recommends you use the basecoat, remove the basecoat's tacky layer with an alcohol wipe, then apply the structure gel. Works for me.
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I've have not tried to use without a base coat BUT I would imagine you're nails are still contaminated with oil. Make sure to clean the mail plate with alcohol. Using pH bond might be more helpful.
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Its like regular gel...just cured under an led lamp for 30 seconds...the best gel ever made!!!!! You can use it over your natural nail or use it on extended nail tips....best use with the gel builder and you need to use pro bond as your primer
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This is a base coat. I don't understand what foil or adhesive has to do with this. Neither is needed. You apply nail polish on top as usual. Hope this works out well for you.
572996
The Builder gel is more thick in consistency, so if a client has thin nails and the arch has been filed out you can use this as a builder but you still must use the foundation as the base, and the clear gel is just like a laminated coating not as think in consistency. There is also a structure gel that is thick as well and can build a thin and fragile nail.I hope this answers your inquiry. Namaste~
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I have never used the gelish nail strenghner but I just asked my salon sales clerk at Sallys and she replied No you don't the strengthener is between tips. So you put foundation 1-3 layers and then gelish top it off with half alcohol rub and half acetone and rub it off til it shines ( remember to cure in lamp after each application
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The ingredients are the same. You really don't need both. The structure gel is cheaper.
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would love to be able to answer your question, but i've never used gel top coat. all i can say, is that i used arm-r-seal to finish a kitchen island. as other reviewers recommended i did smooth, all in one direction coats. it came out fabulous. spills bead up and are wiped away without stains left behind. to me........this is one of the best products i have ever used to seal furniture. the satin finish is perfect.....not too shiny but has a great smooth feel. since using it to seal my island, i have painted, applied a minwax to weather/distress my furniture and topped it with arm-r-seal and they look better than store bought. good luck in your project. hope my comments helped. would love to be able to answer your question, but i've never used gel top coat. all i can say, is that i used arm-r-seal to finish a kitchen island. as other reviewers recommended i did smooth, all in one direction coats. it came out fabulous. spills bead up and are wiped away without stains left behind. to me........this is one of the best products i have ever used to seal furniture. the satin finish is perfect.....not too shiny but has a great smooth feel. since using it to seal my island, i have painted, applied a minwax to weather/distress my furniture and topped it with arm-r-seal and... » Read More would love to be able to answer your question, but i've never used gel top coat. all i can say, is that i used arm-r-seal to finish a kitchen island. as other reviewers recommended i did smooth, all in one direction coats. it came out fabulous. spills bead up and are wiped away without stains left behind. to me........this is one of the best products i have ever used to seal furniture. the satin finish is perfect.....not too shiny but has a great smooth feel. since using it to seal my island, i have painted, applied a minwax to weather/distress my furniture and topped it with arm-r-seal and they look better than store bought. good luck in your project. hope my comments helped. « Show Less
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Yes, you have to paint or primer over it when its done drying/curing. Other wise it literaly turns white and chalky from sun exposer. It a real thin runny type epoxy. So its difficult to keep mess to a minimal.
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Absolutely dear! you can use regular nail, although you should let it Completely dry before applying the gel curing it.
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I think you can use any base coat! My favorite is Orly Bonder but I've used multiple others (Seche Vite, OPI, Sally Hansen) and they're basically all good.
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Yes, both the top coat and base coat are clear. Make your nails very strong. Its probably best to use both and after curing under uv light, wipe surface with alcohol to get rid of sticky residue.
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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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Yes ... place over the final dry coat... but a bit senseless since the gel coat is taken off with the electric sander! I would sacrifice the gel fora good manicure and watch nails begin to look fabulous within 4-6 wks! It will be worth the wait!
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Seriously this is a different system. Hint, hint, Go to You Tube for a crash course on how to use the black packaged hard gel. Gelish soak off builder gel, in the white jar, is a structure gel. It is used on the natural nail to build strength. Also used for acrylic tip extentions and with form extentions for lengthening. Builder gel can be soaked off as name implies. Hard gel in the black jar is not a soak off gel. It is used primarily for tip extentions or form extentions for lengthening. It must be filed off not soaked off. Hard gel is stronger and less fexilble.
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No. This is a gel system. You need a UV lamp to cure it, it requires a cured top coat and is removed by soaking in pure acetone.
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No you have to use the LED light to cure gel products. If you have the light I know people who do use the gel top coat on regular polish I've never tried it though so I'm not sure if it works well.
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I an not sure sure other than you can't use a regular base coat or top coat with this polish. The sticky base coat keeps the polish from staining your nails and holds the three layers together. It is a great product. I hope this helps. I could only get my nails done professionally, using this until I found it on Amozon.