Can I use the base and top gel coats with a non-gel nail polish? Or does the nail polish I use also have to be gel?
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I tried once, but it didn't work as well as gel polish. I didn't wait and let it really dry though, I just did the 2 minutes under the lamp like you do for the gel polish. These base and top coats work really well with the sephora gel polishes.
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I can't say that I'm 100% positive, but I believe you have to use with a gel polish. The gel process involves "curing" with a UV light between coats, so I believe you would need to use a gel color and not a regular polish. I have done so by accident before and the polish started "lifting" soon after when I used a regular polish. When I've used all gel polishes, my manicure and pedicure have lasted about 2 weeks.
1718706
Yes you can. I googled this and found out how to do it. There are some good tutorials online.
2096558
This is a base coat. I don't understand what foil or adhesive has to do with this. Neither is needed. You apply nail polish on top as usual. Hope this works out well for you.
184486
I only used on gel polish, I've never tried regular polish with this dryer. However I use regular polish for color and gel bottom and topcoat.
1671860
From what I know, the Foundation gel is the first layer used with color and top coat. The nail strengthener is a separate product and is used alone (acts as a base coat and top coat in one) or you can use regular polish and top coat on top of it.
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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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Yes that is what I use, I believe when I got it I read reviews and there are like 3 colors it doesn't cure but I mix and match all of my gel polishes and I use CND base and top coat and I have never had any issues.
1437153
No, you must use only vinylux polish and topcoat. The polish has a base in it.The two work together to make afinish.
475278
I haven't tried using regular nail polish but my hairdresser says she uses regular polish & finishes with the UV top coat. Her nails look great
597055
In my experience the gel nail polish is the best. Before I was using acrylic nails and regular nail polish as well. What a mistake! I'm using the gel nail polish for a year and my nails are growing and they are stronger. On the other hand if you want to extend the time ( three weeks or more) add an other layer. I'm doing it and it works perfect for me.
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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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I've never tried it but my niece uses lots of different type of polishes & other gel colors over her gel base. After she applies color she finishes with the gel clear top coat & has great success.
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I believe you need the base coat and top coat .A gel nail drying light is also necessary. After all the gels have been set under the light, the nails have to be wiped with an alcohol based cleaner to remove the stickiness.
107413
Yes you can use any gel polish with it. It tends to stick longer with the gelish branch though.
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This base coat is meant to be used with a top gel coat and then cured with uv light. I know that without the light the polish never and i mean never dries. I don't know if you could put regular polish over it. I feel like you would still need to use an uv light.
741312
I have used Gelish colors alone me they tend to pop off quickly. The top coat, since you pair it around the edge of your nail, seals it in and keeps it from lifting.
510510
No its like nail polish but, you must use the top by CND. No base coat. Works fairly well.
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No! That's the best part! Not only that but, I've used all different kinds of regular nail polish with this product and it works the same (if not better) then using the CND polish. I love this product! I have saved hundreds of dollars because I do not have to go to a salon to have a gel manicure! It dries quickly and it makes your nails incredibly shiny. Plus, you can use your own nail color so you are not limited to the CND polish colors.