tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640902704738319812.post433000398764641621..comments2023-10-09T06:42:55.817-05:00Comments on That Lacquer Girl: First Impressions - FingerPaints Gel-Like Base and Top Coats + Hard As Steel StrengthenerJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02735922562325421986noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640902704738319812.post-2918576430218137342017-04-02T18:49:38.768-05:002017-04-02T18:49:38.768-05:00Just found this tip and tried it after I got tons ...Just found this tip and tried it after I got tons of bubbles on the first attempt.....worked perfect! Thanks for the solve :)Babsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839384358785821444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640902704738319812.post-5437583044359407892017-04-02T18:48:37.660-05:002017-04-02T18:48:37.660-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Babsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839384358785821444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640902704738319812.post-36614812016687009402016-09-19T14:34:16.796-05:002016-09-19T14:34:16.796-05:00I picked up the gel like top coat a couple of mont...I picked up the gel like top coat a couple of months ago at Sally Beauty Supply. I was running out of the top coat I usually use and they were have a BOGO on Fingerpaints and I love their Grab It base coat so I decided to try it. I noticed terrible bubbling right away. I have since used it twice more and waited longer to use it. There was less bubbling but it was still there. I will try to use it to make stamping decals but, if that doesn't work, it might just get retired.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!!<br /><br />Frances Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14006963962050752075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640902704738319812.post-58309940214282432312015-09-30T13:12:51.069-05:002015-09-30T13:12:51.069-05:00Thanks for the tip!Thanks for the tip!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02735922562325421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640902704738319812.post-72604188571126009832015-07-16T21:51:07.595-05:002015-07-16T21:51:07.595-05:00Make sure when using the gel like to and base coat...Make sure when using the gel like to and base coats go use VERY thin layers, especially the color polish you choose to use. There will be bubbles after using the top coat, and they will be sticky -- aka a mess up waiting to happen. To fix that: put some rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball (& by some, I mean a lot!) and run each nail very thoroughly. I promise it'll work then! I had the same problem at first, but since I get gel manicures from time to time & they rub with alcohol at the end, I tried it! Hope you'll like it once you try it (-;Patricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640902704738319812.post-16097944070935534772015-06-11T10:33:34.564-05:002015-06-11T10:33:34.564-05:00Hey, there! For some reason, I haven't been g...Hey, there! For some reason, I haven't been getting comment notifications and your comment totally flew under my radar! I definitely didn't dislike the Hard as Steel strengthener when used on its own. It was the Gel-Like base and top coats that I had issues with, which I had used over the Hard as Steel strengthener. I'm glad it's working out so well for you! For me, though, it was just alright (which is definitely not bad). Perhaps someday I will find my holy grail strengthener... Thanks for reading, and thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02735922562325421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640902704738319812.post-11560572394461470682015-05-14T15:06:07.070-05:002015-05-14T15:06:07.070-05:00Hi, just wanted to offer my 2cents worth. I used ...Hi, just wanted to offer my 2cents worth. I used Nail Life for years and it kept my nails from totally rubbing off, but it suddenly stopped working for me. I tried the Hard as Steel Strengthener by FP and had great success! My nails are so thin and weak, they will rub off with a bath towel after my shower, no kidding! I must say, I do apply it daily (mainly because Nail Life recommended it for their product). I find it dries quickly, I apply color on top of the 1st 2 coats of strengthener, then keep applying the strengthener daily. I have nails beyond my fingertips for the first time ever! I am so excited about this product, I keep buying up extra bottles for fear I wont be able to get any more. It also makes the colors really shine when you get a few coats built up. My nails are much more flexible, they bend without breaking and are getting a chance to grow! I have noticed just a couple of times, the "dentability", you spoke about, (it could be humidity) but when that happens you can actually smooth out the dent by rubbing it for a bit then applying another coat of the strengthener. I just bought the Grab it base coat to try, I was looking for some instructions on order of application and found your site. I read your prior post and your nails look gorgeous, I love how nicely shaped they are! Anyway, I would recommend applying it daily for the most awesome results. ~Diane1CardCreatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459693473877935464noreply@blogger.com