Can i use water as slip solution for polygel

Can I use acetone as the slip for this product?

asked on June 9, 2018

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I don't know if I'd use acetone. It's a little too strong for polygel and you could risk it breaking it down. If slip isn't available, try rubbing alcohol. I'd shoot for around 70% or so. I use base gel instead.

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Yes you can. I watched YouTube video’s about how to use the PolyGel and one of the video’s said if you can’t get the Slip Solution, you can use Acetone nail polish remover.

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No! At the very least you can use a NON-acetone polish remover. Acetone will break down the poly gel formula and make the nails brittle and yield a shorter lifespan. You can use base gel as well since the chemical components are similar to that of the poly gel, but the best substitute for slip solution is pure rubbing… see more No! At the very least you can use a NON-acetone polish remover. Acetone will break down the poly gel formula and make the nails brittle and yield a shorter lifespan. You can use base gel as well since the chemical components are similar to that of the poly gel, but the best substitute for slip solution is pure rubbing alcohol with a concentration of 70% or greater. Rubbing alcohol is the main ingredient in slip solution so this is the best alternative to use in a pinch. However take note that hand sanitizer should not be used since it contains a lot of additives that will alter the chemical compounds of the pol gel. And lastly water also should not be used as it will take too long to evaporate and it will affect the cure of the poly gel. see less No! At the very least you can use a NON-acetone polish remover. Acetone will break down the poly gel formula and make the nails brittle and yield a shorter lifespan. You can use base gel as well since the chemical components are similar to that of the poly gel, but the best substitute for slip solution is pure rubbing alcohol with a concentration of 70% or greater. Rubbing alcohol is the main ingredient in slip solution so this is the best alternative to use in a pinch. However take note that hand sanitizer should not be used since it contains a lot of additives that will alter the chemical compounds of the pol gel. And lastly water also should not be used as it will take too long to evaporate and it will affect the cure of the poly gel.

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...absolutely everything you need in order to due your nails. Separately, you'll need to buy: a uv/led lamp & a slip solution. For the uv/led lamp, there’s many great options on here which is where I got mine.Read more

*cracks knuckles* buckle up for an unnecessarily long but hopefully very thorough & helpful review.

1. This kit doesn't include absolutely everything you need in order to due your nails. Separately, you'll need to buy: a uv/led lamp & a slip solution. For the uv/led lamp, there’s many great options on here which is where I got mine. As for the slip solution, you can buy them online or you can just use rubbing alcohol like I do (it works the exact same & most people already have this in their house).

2. There’s definitely a learning curve, don’t be disappointed or upset if your first set isn’t perfect! I got this kit at the beginning of February (about 6 months ago) and I still have a LONGGG way to go.

3. Definitely try out the dual forms that are included in the kit, but if those don’t work out for you then try paper forms or tips. The dual forms are amazing for getting a super smooth top, however I had a lot of trouble with them when it came to polygel oozing our near my cuticles or at the tip of my finger. The dual forms while making the tops of my nails extremely smooth and glossy, made the undersides of my nails sooo thick & bumpy (even if I would smooth them out before curing). I’ve learned that I can somewhat use the dual forms to create ‘tips’ by putting the tiniest/thinnest amount of polygel in the forms, curing it, and then applying more polygel on top like you would with the other 2 methods.

Paper forms are great for getting a super smooth underside but you made get a bumpier top of the nail. While having the top of my nails be bumpy is still annoying, I very much prefer it compared to a bumpy underside because with my drill I can fix them no problem. Basically it’s easier for me to file the top of my nails as opposed to the underside of them.

Plastic tips and glue are probably the easiest option when it comes to actually putting on the polygel, however I just haven’t gotten around to buying any yet. With tips, they’re similar to paper forms because you’ll get the very smooth bottom but possibly a bumpy top. With tips you can already have set shapes which makes them that much easier because with dual or paper forms, you often have to create the shapes yourself.

No matter what option you choose, they all have different pros and cons. Definitely try out and utilize the dual forms that come with this kit, but if they’re really hard for you (Like they were for me) then don’t be afraid to try paper forms or plastic tips. Don’t be afraid to experiment or even combine different options to find what works best for you.

4. For me, it's much easier to just squeeze out and apply the polygel directly where I want it, instead of squeezing the polygel out onto the brush/spatula and then applying it to where I want. I find that because polygel is so sticky, the less surfaces it comes in contact with, the easier it is to spread and work with.

5. Other items that you don’t need but make it a lot easier & more convenient to do your nails include: a nail drill/e file, lint free wipes, more nail files, cuticle pusher/trimmer, primer, and dehydrator. Having a dish for the slip solution & paper towels under your hands to collect dust or to the side to wipe your brush on are very helpful.

Buying items not included in the kit is unnecessary but definitely worth it! For example, the drill/e file is a game changer. I got one off of here for like $20 from melodysusie (I think?). You definitely don’t need it (the file you get in this kit will work just fine until it wears down) but it makes a huge difference when shaping the nails & getting the bumps out on top of or underneath the nails. Not only will drill help to make your nails look even greater, but it'll also make the process of doing your nails so much easier and faster.

Other unnecessary items (more for fun design elements) that you may want to purchase in the future include: rhinestones, fine & chunky glitters, holo powders, & gel polishes. Again all of these things are unnecessary and don't really have anything to do with this kit, but I think this might be nice advice for beginners to have.

6. 'Natural Pink' is BY FAR my favorite color in this kit (it's the shade of all of my sets in the pictures and video). It's the perfect nude color for me, someone who has pretty fair skin. I loved it so much that I used up the whole tube from this kit and ended up buying the large tube of it. I think that all of these colors would look beautiful with any skin tones! The 'Clear' and 'Misty Rose' are great if you want to . have jelly nails. The 'Clear' is also amazing to cap any designs, glitters, etc. If you have gel polishes (once again not necessary) you can even mix them into the polygels to make custom colors or just apply the gel polishes on top of your already cured polygel nails.

I hope this was somewhat helpful to people who are interested in this kit. Like I said, there's definitely a learning curve but it's so fun doing your nails and very rewarding to see yourself grow and get better at doing them!

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