The instructions imply that Nail Envy can be after applied over polish... and you only need to remove everything once a week. Is this the case?
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Yes that's the way I understand it - 2 coats OPI then 2 coats polish then 1 coat OPI then every other day another coat OPI. At the finish of 7 days remove everything & start again with this routine. You don't need to let nails 'breathe'. Nails are made from keratin & the visible nail is dead, the live action is under the skin below the protective cuticle. Good luck, you've bought the best stuff ever for beautiful nails!
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That is correct; the way I use it is: 1 layer base coat 2 layers any color (same brand)1 layer after polish and let it dry. Remove once a week and you will see a dramatic difference
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Hi Mary,I recommend having or doing a manicure once a week and then applying this product to clean , dry nails for your best result. It is a great ! product. Good Luck !!
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The first manicure I did with this kit, I followed the directions exactly and my manicure lasted 2 weeks. It probably would have lasted longer had I not wanted to change the color, so I took off the polish myself. My nails looked beautiful and I got a lot of compliments!
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I use it over my gel. Because of it, I can wait longer in between getting my nails done. My nails appear freshly done.
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I go through stages of using it every day, then, I get lazy & use it every other day. Duri is the best...better than Nailtques. My nails are the strongest ever!! My gfs have complimented them. I haven't used polish except when I get my manicure. Duri does build up after a week if used every day. Sometimes, I can peel it off.
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Yes, just normal nail polish remover, for this is a normal top coat... It just dries a lot faster! It does NOT damage your nails :).
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Nail Envy is the best product I found for this.I use some nail glue on the split and brush on the Nail Envy as directed. It's the only thing that has worked for me in the past. I love it.
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I left my polish on thinking it would okay. When I rinsed my feet afterwards I did notice some of the polish did come off of my nails. So I would suggest removing it beforehand.
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Advised by my Podiatrist to stop using nail color/lacquer due to nail problems. Cannot imagine daily soak would take polish off (especially the newer formulations designed to last a long time), but it might cause it to chip sooner.
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I don't know- tried the "plus" and had no result - finally remove all polish and suffered through 1 month of ugly nails - treated them daily with the protein oil from Nailtique and now they look again presentable though still a little weak - there is no miracle solution they just need a polish "vacation" - good luck!
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Put polish remover on cotton pad and wrap around finger nail and let set a few minutes, polish will come right off..I put 3 or4 cotton pads on at once and hold with fingers and polish comes right off, you just need to let remover set on nail a few minutes, love this polish!!!! Hope this helps, Jan
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Julie, I have not tried it over polish just bare acrylic nails. I have seen it used over polish but I know nothing of how it lasted or if it peeled off like other top coats similar to this one,
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Once a week should be fine. I use it under my base coat, and do it every time I do my manicure. My polish lasts 4-6 days.
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Yes it does! I use the brand called Piggy Polish and a few OPI brands and it works Great! I can usually do a full set nails in 3-4 hour and that is plus curing time. Base coat, 2 colored coats and 2 top coats and I wait about 20 minutes in between before going to next coat for curing time. I do sometime dry the nail twice if I'm in a hurry, just make sure you don't dent them in the prossess. I do my finger nails and toe nail all I 1 day when it use to take me 2-3 days. Well worth the money. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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I apply it once & let it dry and then apply it again. DO NOT put it on top of nail polish! I made the mistake of trying that after I had my 1st manicure!!! It made my nail polish bubble & peel off! I make sure I put this on every other day. You may not need to apply it that often. I, myself, am a chronic nail biter. Even after a couple months of using this product, I am not "cured". I will always be a nail biter. I wish I could upload a photo of what my nails look like now. People ALWAYS think that I am wearing fake nails. My nails have NEVER been this healthy looking or been this strong & healthy! I apply it once & let it dry and then apply it again. DO NOT put it on top of nail polish! I made the mistake of trying that after I had my 1st manicure!!! It made my nail polish bubble & peel off! I make sure I put this on every other day. You may not need to apply it that often. I, myself, am a chronic nail biter. Even after a couple months of using this product, I am not "cured". I will always be a nail biter. I wish I could upload a photo of what my nails look like now. People ALWAYS think that I am wearing fake nails. My nails have NEVER been this healthy looking or been this... » Read More I apply it once & let it dry and then apply it again. DO NOT put it on top of nail polish! I made the mistake of trying that after I had my 1st manicure!!! It made my nail polish bubble & peel off! I make sure I put this on every other day. You may not need to apply it that often. I, myself, am a chronic nail biter. Even after a couple months of using this product, I am not "cured". I will always be a nail biter. I wish I could upload a photo of what my nails look like now. People ALWAYS think that I am wearing fake nails. My nails have NEVER been this healthy looking or been this strong & healthy! « Show Less
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Before - it's supposed to clean your nail from all the oils/whatever, so that polish adheres to it better
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I don't know...I've never used that nail polish. I use honey bee nail polish. And it does not remove that at all.