Love this product but how do I get it to stop from completely peeling off? Does it work best with a certain brand of polish? Thanks
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if you use a good base coat on your nails (i recommend orly), the polish shouldn't peel off.
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I have found that if you don't prep your nail well before application, the polish will peel easily. However, if you do a good prep, the gel is very hard and you won't be able to pick at your nails!
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It works for me, but you should use 2 coats as a base, and then apply daily over polish for best results. I just ordered my 3rd bottle. I have tried them all, and I get good results with this.
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Mine did the same a few times, i noticed if i apply it on the nail bed and afterwards the end/tip of the nail to seal it it helps. Also make sure you cure it long enough and nail polish is dry underneath. Hope that helps :)
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I love OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover. If you use gel polish - it is the only brand I found that easily takes off gel polish.
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If it is a metallic 1 will work but all other colors take 2 and no matter what they are streaky and take forever to dry. I use Seche Vite topcoat which sets my polish for as long as I wear it but this will still dent after drying unless it is a metallic. Hope this helps because I have so many from this that look beautiful in the bottle but won't dry and are streaky.
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I've used CND top coat that I use with other gel polish. It lasts about a week if you don't keep your hands in water!!!
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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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Honestly, since I purchased this one, I have decided to go back to using cutex brand it works just fine. My nails are not being damaged either. I just use a piece of cotton ball with some polish remover and wrap my nails I alumminum foil for approximately 10 mins or so for gel polish. I hope this helps.
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Hey Sherie,Unfortunately, I was not impressed by this product. The polish peels very easily and it is difficult to get a consistent color/finish. The polishes are also much smaller than they appear to be on the website. I bought the system to save money, time, and visits to the nail salon. I ended up giving it away and going back to regular polish which works better than this system.Sorry!Claire
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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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Sorry i didn't respond earlier, but when the product thickens - usually when you get closer to the bottom of the bottle - i just add a little bit of nail polish thinner to it; and yes, it really really does work... i have never tried any of the others that you have listed. Before using it, my nails were very thin and split alot; do be sure to use it as it says, daily application and then take off after a week and re-apply...I would highly recommend this product.
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This works on everything. I suggest you put some on a Qtip, roll it on a paper towel to control the amount , swipe it, do not rub..have a polish ready to stop the removal. If it soaks in you will loose paint and have a streak or pit.
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I use it alone (looks like clear nail polish) and under nail polish. Both work for me!! Still loving the product!!
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Answer here...I have found it to be trial and error. Almost all Metallic and one coat cream polishes work well. Try on a piece of paper first. This is the best way to be sure.
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Any gel polish works great! I haven't used Shellac polish at all...I used Gelish, Finger Paints gel polish as well as gel polishes sold at Wal-Mart. And I use fingerpaints bonder, base and top coat but any brand base and top would work
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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