Sage-Tips

Can you mix two gel colors together?

Yes you can! Most are made using the same, or very similar acrylics in liquid form, they dry by evaporating the volitals off. Same goes for the nail colors that are set and harden under UV lights, most are the same.

Is it OK to mix gel brands?

When working with gel polishes, while mixing brands can look good, I would always recommend sticking to one system or brand for longer lasting and more durable nails. While brands use a similar formula to each other, just like liquid & powder acrylic there will always be small differences.

Can you mix nail polish brands?

Yes, you can technically mix nail products from different brands. It’s highly unlikely that mixing and matching product from different nail brands will have any explosive effects.

Can you mix gel polish colors?

Different brands of gel polishes can be used together and your nails would still look good. For example, you can use a Gelish Base Coat with an OPI Colored Gel Polish. So if you use an OPI Gel Polish you should use an OPI Gel Top and Base Coat so that your manicure would last longer.

Can you use different gel polishes together?

Pretty much any brand of gel polish can be used with another brand of gel polish. Just make sure the gel polish will cure in your lamp. Today, most gel polish brands will cure in LED or UV lamps, but not all of them do.

Can you mix two nail polishes together?

Choose the two shades of nail polish you wish to mix. Mixing only two polish colors is recommended, because mixing more than two colors can make the mixture appear muddy. To make a lighter shade of pink, mix together a deeper pink with white polish. Nail polishes of the same brand tend to blend together the best.

Can you use two different gel polish brands together?

Different brands of gel polishes can be used together and your nails would still look good. For example, you can use a Gelish Base Coat with an OPI Colored Gel Polish.

Can you mix two different nail polishes?

Can you mix nail polish and gel?

If you want to combine regular nail polish with gel, it’s best to seal in the polish with a gel topcoat rather than putting the polish on top of the gel. You can either use a layer of polish with a topcoat over it, or apply a gel basecoat, layer on the polish, and seal it all in with a gel topcoat.

Can you mix gel polish with regular polish?

Fortunately, if you’re careful and patient, you can! For a simple combined manicure, apply your regular polish and then add a gel topcoat once it’s dry. For a little extra durability, make a “gelly sandwich” by layering regular polish between 2 gel coats.

How do you blend two nail polishes?

Brush your second color onto the right side of the nail, and then use the polish brush to blend the two colors in the center of the nail by stroking downward along the center line multiple times until the uncured colors begin to mix together.