does it work with opi gel
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Im using it for regular nail polish but in the directions it says it does. Gels and shallac
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I honestly cannot answer that for you. I have used Avon's nailwear Pro, and OPI Sephora and a Sally Hansen complete salon manicure and all have worked. Have not tried OPI gel but will say I am very, very happy with it. Works well wiht the others, I am out the door faster than I have ever been and even my hairdressor was impressed with the job it does! Its worth the money. If it was super pricey and that is all you use I would maybe hesitate. But for the price...and it allows you to try other products..its great. Good luck with your decision and happy shopping!
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Yes of course, it works with all nail gel, and the curing process is faster, and is very good lamp.
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This lamp works good with OPI Pro gels. The pro lamp is probably faster and will last a lot longer but the cheaper one works good.
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Yes I have used many different other systems such as Red Carpet Manicure, Lechat Perfect Match,Supernail Pro Gel,IBD gel polishes,OPI Gelcolor just to name a few and all worked perfectly fine.
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Yes. Toes fits straight in just like fingers. I haven't tried OPI with it. I love it!
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I havent used gelish polish but there are at least 3 other gels I have used and it has worked just fine.. I also use it for regular polishes.. I have been happy with this product..
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I've used at least five non-Gelish brands with the Gelish base and top coat with no problems, though I haven't used OPI yet.
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Hi Colleen, What kind of lamp are you using? I have the cheap Sensationail LED one and I only do 60 second per coat - 2 minutes seems highly unnecessary unless you're using a UV lamp (which I recommend you get rid of... UV lamps tan/age your hands, go for LED!). What brand are you using for the polish colour? If it's not OPI, that might be why you're having issues. A lot of brands aren't super compatible, especially if you're using a drugstore brand (non-pro) with OPI. I use the OPI base & top coats mostly with OPI colour and it always lasts until I remove it or it grows off. If you find yourself frequently wetting/drying your hands (e.g. a weekend spent at the beach frequently in and out of the water) you might find it starts peeling because that amount of expanding and shrinking of your nails is going to make it difficult for the polish to stay adhered. If you have naturally oily skin/nails it might just mean that gel polish isn't going to work for you. But if you've had gel polish done at a salon and it's worked just fine, then something in your technique isn't working. Finally, get the OPI bond-aid - if that doesn't help the gel polish stick to your nails (I don't use it because I find it makes it too hard to remove), then I think you're out of luck with gel polish. Try shellac (chips like crazy on me but I know it works for other people really well).
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I am not sure what "UV" polish is exactly, but it works with any gel nail polish that requires UV light for curing (drying)
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Yes. I used it with gel polish. I just kepth them in there for longer than the directions suggested.
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Unfortunately you cannot. I tried this with OPI for white tips. The polish stayed gel like and peeled. You have to use all gel products. I hope this helps.
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This works with every brand I've used it with, including kleancolor, OPI, Essie, chinaglaze, NYC, wet n wild, etc.
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I don't have any OPI. So I'm not sure but I have gel, revlon, wet n wild, LA colors & Avon Polish and they all fit.
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Not much in functionality but the OPI one is much more user friendly. I use this for Gelish, IBD brands and OPI. Its UV power is the correct one to seal gels. You can't go wrong with this LED fast acting light
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Yes, Sully. I haven't found a gel polish that it doesn't work with. And I have had mine for quite some time and all of the lights are still working. Good luck!
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I don't know but I would doubt it. The OPI nail enamel is not regular nail polish, it is a lacquer, and regular nail polish remover won't touch it. I would try it on a spare acrylic nail if you have one.
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We have used other brands because we haven't been able to find OPI gel in our area. The other brands have worked fine.