are the bond and base coat the same? Do I need to purchase bond as well? I have the uv nail lamp.
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i don't have the bond and mine are always fine... i iuse base coat color and top coat
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Hi Candice,I use a NailLuv LED lamp that is only 6 volts and it works great. I cure for 1 minute just to be safe, so if your lamp is 12 volts, you should be fine. This is a fabulous product - I have been using it on my nails constantly for the past several months and my nails are longer than ever. FYI, it's great with regular polish too, not just gel. I put on 1 layer of gel foundation & cure, then 1 - 2 layers of structure & cure, then 1 layer of gel top coat & cure - then wipe clean with alcolhol. Then ready to either apply gel or regular color. The regular polish is especially easy to remove and reapply new color without affecting the structure gel! Happy painting! Hi Candice,I use a NailLuv LED lamp that is only 6 volts and it works great. I cure for 1 minute just to be safe, so if your lamp is 12 volts, you should be fine. This is a fabulous product - I have been using it on my nails constantly for the past several months and my nails are longer than ever. FYI, it's great with regular polish too, not just gel. I put on 1 layer of gel foundation & cure, then 1 - 2 layers of structure & cure, then 1 layer of gel top coat & cure - then wipe clean with alcolhol. Then ready to either apply gel or regular color. The regular polish is especially easy... » Read More Hi Candice,I use a NailLuv LED lamp that is only 6 volts and it works great. I cure for 1 minute just to be safe, so if your lamp is 12 volts, you should be fine. This is a fabulous product - I have been using it on my nails constantly for the past several months and my nails are longer than ever. FYI, it's great with regular polish too, not just gel. I put on 1 layer of gel foundation & cure, then 1 - 2 layers of structure & cure, then 1 layer of gel top coat & cure - then wipe clean with alcolhol. Then ready to either apply gel or regular color. The regular polish is especially easy to remove and reapply new color without affecting the structure gel! Happy painting! « Show Less
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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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I bought this lamp when I purchase this set: 54 WATT ROYAL NAILS PROFESSIONAL UV LIGHT GEL AND ACRILIC NAIL DRYER & CURING RN541 WORKS WITH CND, SHELLAC, OPI, HARMONY GELLISH, IBD GELAC, ETC.. FITS 2 HANDS OR FEET AT THE SAME TIME.It all works great together! I have used other brands with this lamp as well and have been successful. I found this was the best deal for the price. I've had it for about a year and still going strong!
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Yes uv or led. I use Sensational my nailene from Wal-Mart. You can find them at Sally's for about 15.00. Or check here at Amazon. I would recommend LED. It works faster. Good luck. Hope this helps
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UV or LED lamp will cure most gel polishes. LED will get the job done faster but will cost you more initially. I got my UV lamp from here on Amazon when it was about 50% off and it works great for me. I love Gelish!
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IDK, sorry. But, I'll tell you what, it's worth it to have the UV. I pd about $29 for mine. Where you benefit is that ur nails dry quickly, you don't have to do your nails as often, and with ROCK you can use all the dupe polishes that sell for $1.98, yup, and they will LAST AND SHINE better than those costing much, much, more!! I change my polish, only when my na grow out (& they grow fast w Rock), or I just want to change polish colors. Ha!!! I WILL ONLY USE ROCK forevermore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Make sure u buy the base coat too. Together, they're magic!!!
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If you're using tips, buy separately. The base coat would go on top. I don't use tips. Using Gelish polishes has allowed me grow out my own nails and they are healthy now. Love the products!!
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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.
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There are two different types of light for gel/shellac nails: LED and UV. UV takes longer than LED. You need one or the other for OPI.
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Thanks for your inquiry. No, you do not need a UV light to cure. Apply as a regular topcoat however this special topcoat will get harder everyday by expose to lights. You can learn more about this product at CND website. Hope this answer your question.Bpnails
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I haven't used the Sally Hansen gel polishes but have tried others and don't much care for them. I prefer to use Fingerpaints gel base and top coat and use regular nailpolish with a regular top coat. The lamp is small and portable and works beautifully. I have tried other products that don't require a lamp and they are too thin and runny. Fingerpaints is thicker and much more controllable. Good Luck
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The light is for US voltage, yes.... and You do not need anything else but the lamp and the polishes...the lamp comes with the power cord. Just purchase the PH Bond, Base Foundation gel polish, whichever gelish color you'd like, and Top it Off Top coat and you'll be all set to go!
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My niece is a manicurist and works mostly with the cnd brand but told me uv/ led brands are interchangeable. I used cnd base and top coat with gelish Polish a week ago and my nails still look perfect!
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It does not require a UV light but is used as a base coat and in between each coat. Here is a quick tutoroal http://www.hairsprayandhighheels.net/2013/08/diy-gel-nails/
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As long as you are using an led lamp to cure this you can use this with any brand. I have used it as a bottom layer before any nail polish be it gel or enamel, and I have used it as a top coat over any polish to protect and add a smooth long lasting shine
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Yeah Leah is correct; just one of each. But...as much as I like the ph bond I am not a fan of this brand of top and base coat. The applicator is bulky and the product got so thick after just a few times, it was frustrating to use. I recommend the CND brand for top and base coat. Not that you were wondering that...but thought you would find that info useful as well! ;)