Gel polish questions

Apr 13, 2015

Maressa H.

1) Do you need a UV light thing to dry gel nail polish, or does it just air dry like normal nail polish?

2) Do they make clear gel polish?

3) Do you need to use a base polish? If so, do they make gel base polishes?

4) How do you remove gel polish without going to the salon?

Apr 13, 2015

Kenna S.

You need a light for 90% of gel polishes
Yes
They do make gel bases, but most gel kits come with "cleanser" that you put on before and after
You soak a cotton ball in acetone, place it on your nail, and wrap aluminum foil around the nail. After about 15 mins, use a gel remover tool to scrape it off (:

Apr 13, 2015

Kailey L.

Kenna pretty much covered it! But you do not have to use a UV light if you are worried about damage. Most gels will cure with an LED light. I would recommend you get a starter kit, it will come with all the essentials. I highly recommend Red Carpet Manicure. It comes with remover, cleanser, prep coat, base coat, one color, top coat, cuticle oil, and of course the light itself.

Apr 13, 2015

Maressa H.

Thanks ladies! So if I were to paint my nails with a gel polish and not have the light, it wouldn't dry?

Apr 13, 2015

Kattya M.

Nope

Apr 13, 2015

Kaitlin M.

Sally Hansen has a line of gel polishes. You can find them at target. There is a clear top coat and then endless colors to choose from that are in the gel line. I'm pretty positive that they also sell a mini light. But I've seen on the bottle that it says no lights needed

Apr 13, 2015

Brooke L.

I have a UV light to use my gel polishes...Revlon makes a great gel polish,I've tried. It's great! it's 2 steps n tons of colors. to remove the gel I normally use straight up acitone.

Apr 13, 2015

Sydney J.

Sally Hansen makes "no light" gel polish and it's literally the best thing ever

Apr 13, 2015

Maressa H.

Thanks ladies!