I use OPI gel nail polish I find it a bit hard not to touch my cuticle when doing them please can you suggest me what to do .Thanks
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Make sure you don't have much polish on the brush. Thin coats work best and won't run into your cuticle as easily.
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I am an individual who does my own nails and I am not a manicurist. I paint my nails all the way down which covers my cuticles. Honestly, I did not know you were not supposed to paint over the cuticle. I have had not had an problems other than occasional nail fungus but that is always toward the top of my nail and not down around the cuticle.
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My understanding is that YES you can use regular polish; however, I have not tried it out. Regular polish behaves differently, doesn't last as long so I stick with gelish polishes so that I can go two weeks at a time!
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I have used with delish and a no name and both were great. I would use with any gel polish. But the opi I have not used yet.
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You will get the exact same result as in the salon. It took me a few time to get the technique down now I'm good. Don't use a lot of polish and don't put it to close to the cuticle. To save money I use the base and top coat that comes with it and I buy my gel polish when it's on sale at Walgreens the brand Sensational and Kiss are just as good as all the other and I prefer to use them. I am 100% happy with it.
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you have to wait to get dry and just scratched with your nails....i tried with baby oil (it works with other types of wax) but it didn`t work with the hard wax.
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Unfortunately you cannot. I tried this with OPI for white tips. The polish stayed gel like and peeled. You have to use all gel products. I hope this helps.
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You can use NON acetone nail polish remover if u use acetone it will mess the nail up (it melts the nail if that makes sense)
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I dab a tiny amount on my fingertip an massage it into my cuticles. This small amount does all five cuticles on one hand. Repeat for other hand. I use a bit more on my toenails and heel. I use clear polish on my fingernails, and color on my toenails, and do not use Hoofer's Choice until after polish is dry, and it does not appear to interfere with polish. Any excess, I rub into my hands. A little goes a long way. I love this product!
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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
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Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing.If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother application.Hope that helps! Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing.If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother... » Read More Hi Smoody, I can think of two reasons your nails are still sticky. Most likely, you skipped the part where you wipe off the remaining residue with the included gel cleanser. You can also use regular rubbing alcohol to wipe off the sticky stuff. That is how the polish is designed, otherwise the layer underneath should be hard and dry after curing.If not, it's possible that you put one of the layers on too thick so it didnt cure properly. Next time, try warming up the bottles in some warm water prior to application. This will thin out the polish for a smoother application.Hope that helps! « Show Less
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I know that if you put it on too thick it will do this, that is how you will know that it is too thick. I will always wipe the brush several times on the top of the bottle before putting it on. ALWAYS put any gel lacquer polish on very thin and keep away from the sidewalls of your nails and cuticle of course. This should solve your problem. I hope this helps.
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As long as it's a opi brand you can try it might work I've done it everyone's experience is different but on safe side use soak off polish
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Hi just looked at bottel no ingredients ,I have done my own nails for years ,love this new product ,but takes getting use to .be sure to shake all coats before applying and go easy on each coat ,I have a Sally Hansen curing led light sometimes give it 2 curing times ,wipe around cuticle before curing ,the gel is great!!no chips on tips and as grows out I have regular opi polish to fill in ,usually last 10 days to 2 weeks , Jo
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I'd try using OPI Ridge Filler. This treatment is designed to help fill out the ridges on nails where Envy is to help strengthen the natural nails.
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You can use nail polish thinner or clear coat nail polish. I got the idea from YouTube http://youtu.be/qzjhhTA--jw
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I have a Thermal Spa Professional V2 that works fine. I recently heard that OPI makes one that dries in 30 seconds. I would check into that one if I didn't already have one. Have fun playing with your nails!
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The polish is relatively each to take off. I don't feel like it damages my nails when its properly soaked off, just try not to scrap it off. I personally don't like this kit as much. My polish always seemed to peel or chip after about 1 week. I had much better results with Sensationail.