Are they builder gels or just gel polish?
1409477
They say that they are a get builder but I have not had good luck with these. They lift and peel quickly. Even after curing for the proper amount of time. I don't even use them anymore.
1409478
They are gel polish and they are a good product to me. I purchased them and the glitter set and I'm very pleased.
1409479
It is right in between. It is not as thick as some builder gels I have seen. Nor is it as thin as a polish. Consistency is more that of a clear gel like IBD. Would work nicely for an overlay probably.
1409480
Honestly I don't know, I've tried to use them by themselves and they didn't cure, I tried to this them as a colored tip, and they kept chipping off. I've tried to do them thick and thin. They still would not cute. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone
1001451
No you have to use the LED light to cure gel products. If you have the light I know people who do use the gel top coat on regular polish I've never tried it though so I'm not sure if it works well.
2057958
This product is NOT for use over gel polish. It is for use over acrylic and gel. Which is different than gel polish! You must use a gel polish top coat for gel polish!
659558
I'm not sure. I use shellac, which I have heard is the same as the gels. Cures the shellac good and hard.
1243117
You can use any of the gel polishes. I use the Gelish system and have great results.
1539126
All gel products including gel polishes are extremely light sensitive and will cure in all lights. Will just vary on cure times depending on wattage and power.
2090275
I'm no expert but I believe that because Gelish has their original gel set they decided to name this the hard gel line which is in fact harder than the original line. So for people who believe that they are tough on their nails this is the perfect solution. Builder gel on the other hand is gel that you can use to sculpt your nails with which can be used the same way acrylic is used for false nails or on your natural nails. Builder gel as the name suggests can be used to 'build on' it is thicker than regular gel and does not run into your side walls as quick giving you the chance to add quite a bit if you desire while molding and forming it to the shape needed. Hope this helps :)
317347
Hi! You could use any "gel" nail polish. I've tried the Gelish and China Glaze brands from Sallys Beauty Supply and they work great!
652197
Yes. I traditionally use gels and I have thin brittle nails. Make sure you cure them (UV) for at least 2 min, maybe 3 for dark colors. I always use a gel top coat, IBD clear builder gel is a great top coat that makes my manicures last for 3 weeks. If you have tips and have already had acrylic applied over the nail & tips as is common with salons, then gel color can be out right on the acrylic. If you only glued on the nail tips then you need to use a builder gel or structure gel before you put the color gel on.
1173289
LED cures faster. Not all gel polish will cure in LED, most do, but you have to make sure it's labelled as such.
1279390
I do not use gel polish, so not sure. Would like to try the gel polish sometime. I hear that it is GREAT. What kind do you use ?
777023
The extreme gel is just a low viscosity gel. The builder gel is thicker. I use the extreme gel after I've built and used the file to smooth out the extension
1947958
Yes it is a soak off gel. I use clear builder gel as well. Which I recommend if you have thin nails.
297319
The pads came with the nail polish. You should get the company name and give them a call.
940475
You are right. All of the Gel Polishes sold here are just crap. None of them stay on no matter how much prep work you do. I wish I had returned all of this mess before the time to return passed
1651179
I've personally never tried gel polish before, but from what I read online, you must use a thinner specifically for gel polish in order to thin them.
83738
All gel polishes feel that way after the curing process. I know your nervous about messing them up, but you wont. When you wipe off that layer your left with a great shine.