I understand for "best results" you should use a base and top coat with this product, but can it be used alone as well?
741309
No sorry it won't work. It is like nail lacquer. You need a base and a top. Color in-between if you want. The base it what helps hold it on the nail and only a top will peel off because there's no base. Hope this makes since. You can use only a base and top coat with no color if you want. It looks really nice and the shine lasts for almost 2 weeks.
741310
They will not stay on as well, you need at least the top coat to keep the colors on and have the shiny finish.
741311
I have never tried this, so I a not sure. I know the top coat seals it really well. Sorry I could not be of more help.
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.
248573
I have only used the top oil. I don't know if there is a difference. I have had no problems with the top oil thought. I did a job with a product called paper stone and that is what they recommended to use as a top coat.
1975279
I use it as a base coat. I don't put it over my color, though. I don't know if that would make the product more effective if you did.
1975285
Yes to the bc question. No to the other. I use this as a base, put my polish on then use this again and add a quick dry top coat. Works perfectly :)
2202800
Seche makes their own but you can use anything you have. I've been using this with all kinds of base coat brands without a noticeable difference.
1053298
I don't use either. I layer this with polish, top with a quick dry top coat and it works beautifully.
897958
I typically just apply it when I polish my nails. I use it as a base and a top coat. There may be other methods, but this works very well for me. My nails are notably stronger. My nail stylist even said so the other day.
1582024
I would definitely use prime, it would be more permanent. It is thick like tar shake really well. You wont need but 2 coats. Good luck!
62173
No you cannot mix this product with a base cream or anything else. This should only be used by professionals. I am a doctor. This is a chemical that is used for skin treatments. It should never be left on the skin because it will cause hyperpigmentation. It needs to be neutralized. This is a very good product. Please use it with caution and follow the instructions. Sunscreen must be applied everyday. I hope this helps.
1078993
For best results, you should use a topcoat. I used two coats of Polyacrylic topcoat by General Finishes.
1554201
I've only ever used it alone. I would imagine it'd be a great top coat!!! Alone makes your nails so pretty and white. And long!!!!!
257728
Nope. That is the direction only for when you wanna use it as base coat. It is true that the nail tek foundation is good for base coat because it make the surface of nails matt. But You don't have to use polish. It depends on what you wanna do with this.
901444
This is a surface prep medium. Not to be used as a top coat. Also, this doesn't dry completely clear like you would think. I suggest a spray varnish or something like modge podge.
547000
It shouldn't be. Are you using a base coat, if so you're not supposed to. I should go on beautifully with 1-2 coats and their top coat. Try that.
1518902
No need to remove any base products before use. This is one tough application though. Use sparingly! Just a very light amount spread as far as it will go, let it dry per instructions and buff off. Any heavy application will give you a work out trying to remove / buff. I found that a "quick detailer" spray helps to clean up any swirls left by the wax. Ultimate Quik Wax and lot's of others are much easier to use but not as durable.
154838
apply on bare nails, as a base coat, if you want you can apply color, and use it as top coat as well. use it for seven days daily and at the end of the week, remove with nail polish remover, and start fresh. after the first week, you can use with less frequency. it works, it really does.
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Please put the foundation on first and then the therapy. You don't need a basecoat. the foundation and therapy are your basecoat. I have tried putting on two coats of each, but have found the polish will peel. Try one coat of foundation, one coat of therapy, and up to two coats of polish. If you have a polish that only requires one coat, that is great. When all of this dries well, I will put on a fast drying topcoat. You may not even need to to this until one or two says later. I found out that if I [and it may not work for you] do it this way, less chipping and having to redo. Best of luck!