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diy gel nail kit

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Stillcomingtoterms · 22/12/2013 14:12

Anyone bought or used one and would you recommend one?

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southeastastra · 22/12/2013 14:20

i use \link{http://www.qvcuk.com/qvc.product.400596.html?sc=Froogle&ref=fgl&source=froogle&cm_mmc=PPCSHOPPING--Google--Shopping--Fashion&utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=base&cm_mmc=PPC-PRODUCT_FEED--UK_Desk_Goo_Product_Feed%20Search%20Ads-_-All%20Product_Feed&gclid=CJi-prSDxLsCFUmWtAodbGwAWQ\this one} pretty good

AngieM2 · 22/12/2013 14:27

I bought the sensational kit from boots at the beginning of the month - was on offer for £45. Have used it twice, very happy with it and already got my money back on what it would have cost to have 2 gelerations in a salon!

cessie322 · 22/12/2013 14:35

How are you removing it AngieM2? I bought it as well, the reviews were great but I'm afraid I'm going to wreck my nails with it.

AngieM2 · 22/12/2013 15:13

Sit with your fingers in nail polish remover, takes a bit longer than the pure acetone they use in salons but after almost 3 weeks that are ready to come off. I then rub them off gently using the end of my thumb.

smilerc · 22/12/2013 15:29

I have the kit that was on special offer in boots too. I love it! To remove I soak cotton wool in 100% acetone (which I got from Sainsburys pharmacy) put them on my nails and wrap in foil. I leave it up to 20 mins then most polish just comes off. What doesn't scraps off easily with a cuticle stick. I get polishes from amazon for around £5. Much cheaper than the ones from boots.

Stillcomingtoterms · 22/12/2013 15:35

It was the boots one that caught my eye. So does it look as good as the salon gels

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floppyfanjo · 22/12/2013 16:27

Had the boots one last year for xmas and my nails have never looked so good or grown so well without breaking.

I actually only do clear on mine and then put normal polish on top - I was lucky to get half a day out of normal nail varnish before and now it lasts 3 or 4 days (over the gel)

Its not the gel polish that will damage your nails,its incorrect removal - I use smilerc's method removal,remember never,ever peel or pick it off and if there's any residue still left on after removing the tinfoil etc just leave it for a few more minutes till it almost wipes off.

cessie322 · 22/12/2013 17:48

Ok I think I've been convinced to keep it. I was considering returning it cos I thought I'd ruin my nails removing it. Thanks!

Stillcomingtoterms · 23/12/2013 20:44

Buggar now I've gone back to order the boots one it's back to full price

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