Can i just use the colored polish by itself or do I have to buy the base and top coat as well?
770231
The colored polish stays much better when you apply the base and top coat. When applied with a base and top coat the polish lasts a long time and the top coat adds a nice shine to the polish.
770232
I use it by itself, its pretty strong. Maybe you'd want to use the top coat in case you do a lot of house work.
770233
The color by itself did not last long at all....like a couple days at most. I think that using the base and top coat would make it last longer.
1692419
You can use the light... But I would suggest using the same base and top coat as your color
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.
596945
The polish will only be sticker you will need to apply a top coat or base coat to the polish color in order to remove the stickiness
447300
It's nit recommended but you can. You have to let your polish dry COMPLETELY though. And this product only works if you have the led lamp to cure it after applying
1053298
I don't use either. I layer this with polish, top with a quick dry top coat and it works beautifully.
1161902
No. Start with a clean, dry nail. you can apply a top coat after. Hope this helps.
36636
If you're using tips, buy separately. The base coat would go on top. I don't use tips. Using Gelish polishes has allowed me grow out my own nails and they are healthy now. Love the products!!
1975283
I normally use it as a base coat and do not use a base coat. As far as I have been told you can keep applying it over your color, I was recommended to use it every other day.
620027
I used it as a base coat, put on my regular nail polish before this dried completely, then second coat of regular polish, and use this as a top coat also when the nail polish is not all the way dry.
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You need to make sure you are following all the steps. Are you roughing up the nail before the polish and are you making sure your nails are clean and sanitized before you add adding your base coat? Are you using a clear structure base coat before you use the color polish? All of these steps are important if you want the color coat to stay. You should be adding a final top coat with the correct clear top coat as well.
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Some of the comments mention doing that. I don't see why not. I have only used it with their polish, however.
818920
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
1220542
I would say that you can use the top coat as polish. I don't know how well it will stick without having the color layer under it...since the colored layer isn't shiny, the clear top coat really sticks to it. I hope this helps!
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Hi Jenny, sure we usually include a base coat and a top coat in the combo. Best, Mighty Gadget
580094
I literally have this same one and I painted my nails with regular blue polish then with the top coat and it came out awesome!!! So I'd say yes...
2220078
Hello, the tint is only added to the base coat. This is done at the store ( Home Depot..etc) when you buy the kit. You pick the color you want off the box pictures and then the store tints the base, just like any color paint selection. The base is the ONLY part that gets tinted. The base must get tinted from the store.