how does this compare to shellac. which lasts but is easier to take off???
1272925
It is super easy to take off. Just soak 1/2 of a cotton round for each finger of one hand in pure acetone and wrap each finger in foil. Wait 15 min and remove the foil. The gel polish will peel off will a scraping tool. Repeat for the other hand.
1272926
There's really not a huge difference. Both use UV light to cure the product. Remember that either way, you need to use a file and scuff up the top coat in order to let the acetone do it's job of removing. I have seen a lot of people confused about that. AND, btw, a lot of this has to do with your technique. If you're getting it all over your cuticles and on the sides of your fingers, it is going to lift in a matter of 48 hours, snag and come off. The base coat should be very thin and you should be very careful to keep it off your cuticles and away from the gap between the sides of your nail and the skin. Less is more, ALWAYS
1272927
I like both brands. They both perform about the same, Gelish I think lasts slightly longer. I find them both to be about the same to remove. I like the Gelish brushes and the cost better.
1272928
There's really not a huge difference. Both use UV light to cure the product. Remember that either way, you need to use a file and scuff up the top coat in order to let the acetone do it's job of removing. I have seen a lot of people confused about that.AND, btw, a lot of this has to do with your technique. If you're getting it all over your cuticles and on the sides of your fingers, it is going to lift in a matter of 48 hours, snag and come off. The base coat should be very thin and you should be very careful to keep it off your cuticles and away from the gap between the sides of your nail and the skin. Less is more, ALWAYS There's really not a huge difference. Both use UV light to cure the product. Remember that either way, you need to use a file and scuff up the top coat in order to let the acetone do it's job of removing. I have seen a lot of people confused about that.AND, btw, a lot of this has to do with your technique. If you're getting it all over your cuticles and on the sides of your fingers, it is going to lift in a matter of 48 hours, snag and come off. The base coat should be very thin and you should be very careful to keep it off your cuticles and away from the gap between the sides of your... » Read More There's really not a huge difference. Both use UV light to cure the product. Remember that either way, you need to use a file and scuff up the top coat in order to let the acetone do it's job of removing. I have seen a lot of people confused about that.AND, btw, a lot of this has to do with your technique. If you're getting it all over your cuticles and on the sides of your fingers, it is going to lift in a matter of 48 hours, snag and come off. The base coat should be very thin and you should be very careful to keep it off your cuticles and away from the gap between the sides of your nail and the skin. Less is more, ALWAYS « Show Less
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I would say they are basically the same. When I've gone to a salon and gotten a "shellac" manicure , the colour options givent be consist of the Gelish brand and CND. I have only ever had Gelish and it lasts 1.5-2 weeks before I can start peeling them off. Good quality. Now I have bought the Gelish brand for home and I strongly recommend it. Good quality for a decent price
2182254
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.
804223
I have used both the Norpro and Sunsella brands and find the Sunsella brand to be much better quality. The Norpro silicone is thinner and doesn't seem anywhere near as durable. It also doesn't feel like a full silicone product, it has a "plasticky" feel to it. Possibly not 100% silicone like the Sunsella brand. I also find the lids fit a lot more securely on the Sunsella brand, the Norpro lid is quite flimsy. I also performed the twist test on both products and the Sunsella brand retained it's color however the Norpro brand did not. So I would definitely go for the Sunsella brand! It looks like Sunsella have a special on at the moment and are selling theirs for $7.99 for 6 so work out to be cheaper than Norpro per mold too. Hope that helps!
959164
Absolutely. This is the greatest purchase. I used to struggle with the shells sticking and now they are perfect every time. The shells come off in big pieces and it is so easy. Don't hesitate to buy this because it is well worth the money.
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It does not come off easily and before you can even try to get it off you need to file off the gel layer on the top. The only way I am able to get it off is to put acetone on a cotton ball and wrap my nail in foil for a good 5-10 minutes (longer is better) and then after that, it will scrape off. It does not just rub off like normal nail polish but properly applied, it does wear much longer and is therefore worth the extra effort.the remover MUST be straight acetone.
1525393
Very easy. It's a flexible "plastic" like material. I take mine off regularly also for the same reason, and I haven't had any problems so far.
1021600
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
798188
I'd say its more hard-shell, but it doesn't feel like it will break. I really like this case - I've bought 2.
804222
I've been using this brand and recently got some Sunsella ones too (because they were cheaper.) They look identical - but the lids on the Norpro ones seem to fit slightly more tightly - exactly the opposite of Natosha Miller's experience! I filled one of each brand with water and stood it on its lid on the kitchen counter. The Sunsella one leaked and the Norpro one didn't. The silicone doesn't appear to me to be any different between the two brands.
2029302
Sorry has never taken it off. I am sure it would be hard to get off. It does work well. I would buy another.
1220541
this doesn't damage the nails. I was using shellac and when they would take it off eventually it began to whittle away the top of my nail until they were paper thin. My nails are generally very strong. I was ticked because I thought it would strengthen not break down. I am looking for something that will help my strong nails stay strong not damage them.
1220540
I haven't tried that myself but I don't see why not. From what I read on other sites before I made the purchase, the top coat is actually the more durable coat. I think in salons you can get just the top coat on and shellac is a lot harsher. This stuff comes off with no nail damage. Hope that helps. :)
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It is my understanding that gel polishes and shellac polishes are not the same thing, but I don't know if they can still be used interchangeably. I would assume that if you use them that way, they won't bond in the same way, and so probably won't last as long. Shellac is supposed to be better for your nails than gel though.
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Personally I like these better than the 'formed' masks. The formed masks tend to move around a little more. The 9211 seems to stay in place better for me. Also, they are much easier to store or take with in a pocket as the are folded flat and in individual packages.
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I don't know about shellac, I have tried it with regular nail polish and it worked but I didn't get as long a wear as with the gel polish. Sorry I'm not much help.
1507085
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
260400
Super easy! They have a little tab on the side to flip them off. They are between sturdy and thin- they're definitely long lasting and make it through lots of use, but slightly flexible.