can u use gel nail polish also without the uv lamp and does this has also the acrylic powder?
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You need to use the uv lamp for the gel nail polish because that is what cures it. It will just be a sticky mess that will wipe off without the lamp. The kit does come with the acrylic powder.
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has the powder, dont know about the rest, but if a solon does it then i guess yes
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This does have acrylic powder in set. The gel nail polish is something different but yes it does need UV to set it. I use this set then a UV high gloss to set the shine.
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with reading other answers from nail techs, they say to use the lamp that is recommended by the product you use. I use a different Uv light than CND with my product. With glitter application it has not stayed well.
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With any shellac polish I only use a UV light. Don't know enough of the difference between LED & UV. I would seek a Google answer.
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Hi Shannon, Yes you can use this light with Shellac. Shellac and Gel are similar products. They both look beautiful like polish but last for several weeks without chipping or smudging. Your nails will look freshly painted all the time. Shellac is a brand name from CND. I do not know why it cost more, maybe research and development... Gel lasts a little longer but both are great products. Both need to be soaked off to remove. Good luck....Happy Holidays...Alex
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from what I read it has to be the gel nailpolish with the led lamp but I am sure you can use regular nailpolish after top coat after it dries.
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No. Use a small fan to dry regular polish. OR you can apply a coat of gel base and dry with the UV lamp. THEN apply a coat (or 2) of regular polish. Once the regular Polish is COMPLETELY dry (again - AIR dry regular polish), you can apply a gel top coat and dry with the UV lamp. I personally haven't tried this method, but I've read that this can be done when someone wants to use regular polish to extend the life of their mani. But make sure the coat of regular polish is completely dry!I hope this was helpful. :)
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Yes, you need the LED light in order to develop the gelish polish :) try the MelodySusie LED Light Lamp Gel Nail Dryer for Curing LED Gel & Gelish Nail Polish.I bought it and Im SOOOO HAPPY WITH IT!!! Try it!
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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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Yes, Other brands of UV/LED polish can be used w/this lamp. (So far I have only used Gelish, OPI, Gel II, Finger Paints & ASP) Essie is just simply the brand of this LED light. LED lights such as this are much faster than UV lamps. This lamp in particular will cure a color coat in 30 secs. Whereas a UV light will cure a color coat in 2 mins. This is a professional lamp at an affordable price with the automatic sensor to top it all off!
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Yes! Just as long as the nail polish is a gel polish that must be cured with UV or LED light.
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You have to use a uv light to cure the gel. You will need other things as well. First, clean the nails with a nail polish remover. Next, add a bonding agent such as Bond Aid. Then, add the base coat of uv gel and put under the light. Then add the color an put under the light and the same for the top coat. When the top coat is done, take a cotton ball with nail polish remover and wipe the top of the nails.
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Absolutely not! This is not regular polish, it is gel. You MUST use either an LED lamp or UV lamp that is specifically for gel polish. You must also use gel color (if you want color on the nails as well) and not just regular nail polish. Also, there is a special residue remover to use once you are done that gets rid of the sticky stuff left on your nails after all the steps are complete. This product won't air dry at all.
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Yes, you need a UV light. You will need a bonding agent, a gel base coat, gel color, gel top coat. The UV light is used to cure the gel in between coats. When done, use nail polish remover with acetone to clean top of nails when done.
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I think all gelish polishes work with both UV and LED lights. I used a UV light for two years, and just recently got their LED light, I've never had issue curing any of my polishes (including mint icing) using either. UV just takes longer.
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This nail polish doesn't need uv dryer...quality in enamel is ok must apply 3 coats to get the look you want.
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Yes you can. When I do my Mom's or Aunt's nails it's with regular polish as the shellac is too much of a hassle for them to remove. I still stick them under the UV light as it speeds up the drying time with regular polish as well. I especially like using Seche Vite top coat when using regular polish. (sidenote: Seche Vite has a UV top coat but this is NOT what I use. I use the regular Seche Vite top coat and dry under UV lamp as it's super quick. Didn't want you to be confused in case you decided to use the brand. Hope this clarifies!)
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If it were me, I would use them on gel nails, but, I would not use the UV lamp. my opinion only.