These are stainless steel mixing balls to help mix the color and ensure it stays at the right consistency for a fluid, flawless application. One coat of polish takes about 30 to 60 seconds to dry. This is about the time it takes for the average person to paint all of their nails, so once you have painted all your nails, you should be ready to add the next coat. Once you have applied two coats of colour, you can start again at the first nail with your top coat. No UV or LED needed. Although gel couture is a gel-like formula, it is applied and dries like an enamel nail polish. Top coats can carry a number of certifications, including vegan, cruelty-free, five-, seven-, eight-, 15-, and 21-free. Where vegan formulas are made without any animal byproducts and cruelty-free formulas are made without harming any animals, five-, seven-, eight-, 15-, and 21-free formulas refer to being made without common nail polish toxins, like ibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, and/or xylene. step 1:after cleansing nails with nail polish remover, apply one layer of the chic essie gel couture nail polish shade that suits your mood (no base coat required!). add a second coat for more saturated color.

matte about you is a unique top coat that creates a soft matte finish. To provide a foundation for even application, begin with ridge filling primer, followed by first base base coat if desired. Apply two coats of any essie colour and allow to dry fully. Then finish with a coat of matte about you. No additional top coat is required. To be honest, I'm not the greatest self-polisher, but I can pull off a decent paint job when I'm not rushing. I had a topcoat that I used and loved for years, but even though it dried fast and gave me good shine, it didn't hold up the way that I wanted it to. The first time I tried Essie Gel Setter Top Coat, however, I knew it would be a winner. While some gel couture shades may be similar to your favorite essie polish shades, gel couture has its own collection of unique couture colors. View them all here. All our products are tested to the strictest regulations worldwide, and we remain committed to no animal testing. we select performance-based nail polish ingredients that meet the highest standards and consistently deliver the impeccable color, outstanding wear and salon-quality formulas you have come to expect from essie. Turn on the A/C. When possible, keep the room between 68 - 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Calm, cool air is the best environment to prevent bubbles.gel•setter is a gel-like top coat designed to top off any mani or pedi to create a high-shine finish. Learn more here. We understand often you may collect nail polishes, however for best results, we recommend that polishes be replaced after 24 months of use. Create a strong foundation. Choose and apply the right base coat for your nails. Try first base base coat for strong adhesion. Of the many things that I take quite seriously in my beauty routine, nail polish topcoat is one of them. Manicured nails and groomed brows are two things that make me feel normal. So needless to say, I was struggling when salons were closed. But I used the time to perfect my at-home manicure skills, and after months, I think found exactly what gets me as close to pro-gel look without the annoyance of getting it on and off: this year's Allure Best of Beauty winner, the Essie Gel Setter Top Coat.

remove gel couture nail polish with any acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover; no harsh soaking, scrubbing or scraping needed. removes just like regular polish. essie’s apricot cuticle oil is a cuticle hydrator that can be used before or after a manicure or a pedicure. If used before, be sure to thoroughly cleanse the nail before polish application. apricot cuticle oil should also be used to hydrate nails after polish or gel removal. The finish of the top coat you choose will determine the overall finish of your manicure. So, it should go without saying, but if you want a glossy manicure, don’t opt for a matte finish and vice versa. Matte top coats are harder to find, but OPI Matte Top Coat is a favorite amongst nail professionals and novices alike. Dress in layers. Some sheer and pastel polish shades will appear uneven on the first coat, but will even out for flawless coverage on coat two. Always apply two coats.Generally speaking, yes. For the healthiest top coats for your nails, look for formulas free of common toxins, like ibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, and/or xylene. A simple way to do so is to look for five-, seven-, and eight-free certifications (though, some polishes nix even more questionable ingredients, like Olive & June Super Glossy Top Coat, which is 15-free). Matte about you is a unique top coat that creates a soft matte finish. To provide a foundation for even application, begin with ridge filling primer, followed by first base base coat if desired. Apply two coats of any essie color and allow to dry fully. Then finish with a coat of matte about you. No additional top coat is required. Wrap the tips. Cap and seal the free edge to prevent chipping and shrinkage at the tip of the nail. To do this, remove most of the polish from the brush, then tap it across the free edge of the nail. Do this for every layer—base, both color coats, and top coat. This will “wrap” the free edge of the nail in longer-lasting color. For very short nails or little to no free edge, capping and sealing may be difficult.