Sage-Tips

Can you put normal top coat over gel?

You definitely can use regular topcoat over gel nail polish. Although there is nothing wrong with that, it won’t give you the best result. Topcoat specialized for gel polishes will make your nail polish look a lot shinier and last a lot longer.

Is it OK to put regular nail polish over gel polish?

Can I use regular nail polish on top of my gel manicure? Yes. With the gel manicure already on the nails, you must be careful not to layer up on polish so much that you end up with really thick nails. It will look bulky and feel strange, so keep the layers light!

Does builder gel need base coat?

A gel polish base coat is not usually required when using Builder Base for a gel polish treatment. However, if your client has thin nails which bend and flex easily we recommend applying 1 layer of regular base coat, curing as normal before builder base.

Can you use any gel polish with gelish base and top coat?

Pretty much any brand of gel polish can be used with another brand of gel polish. For instance, I use Gelish foundation (base coat) with IBD color with Gelish Top it Off (top coat) and it works great! As long as the gel polish cures in the lamp you have, you should be able to use it.

Can I put gel polish over regular nail polish?

You should NEVER use a Gel Topcoat over regular polish, here’s why. It takes regular polish a whole 24hours to dry completely; through and through. If, like myself, you are a consistent regular polish user, you will agree that all the quick dry products: Seche Vite Fast Dry, Sally Hanse Insta-Dri, etc.

Can you use regular base coat and gel polish together?

And what effects such a combination will have on your manicure. A regular base coat won’t work effectively with a Gel Polish and if used together will greatly diminish the lifespan of your gel manicure. You see regular base coats usually have a lifespan of 4-6 days.

Can a regular nail polish be applied over gel nail polish?

Yes, a regular nail polish can be applied over a gel nail polish. The regular polish would work nicely if it has good quality and opacity.

How long does it take for gel top coat to dry?

With a regular manicure, your drying time at the salon is about 20 minutes, but it actually takes 24 hours for the solvents in regular polish to fully dry. If the solvents aren’t fully dry, then putting on a gel topcoat is going to seal in wet polish. Or the topcoat could just slip right off.”.

Is it better to remove nails with acetone or regular nail polish?

And in terms of removal, yes, it will be easier to take off and less damaging to your nails because it’s just regular nail polish on top of the natural nail, and you won’t need to soak them in pure acetone (which is extremely drying). But really, Elle wrote, there’s no guarantee…