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#316
pre10d said:
Me three with the shrinkage. I assumed I put the foundation on too thick as I was sort of rushing through that manicure.

As far as the wear, it seems about the same to me. Better actually since I finally remembered to put some ProBond on for my problem nails. Now I just have to see how removal goes....
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ferretkingdom said:
Yeah, that's how a couple of mine are, shrink while I'm painting my other nails and I have to go back and fix the tips real fast a d try to get in the light.
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BrookeJ said:
I'm not sure if hers were the same way buy mine would shrink before I ever even cured it. It could help with the base coat I guess but I used the Gelish base coat not the RCM. I'm glad to know I am not the only one that had problems. Makes me feel a little better. I don't feel like it wears as well either but I've was extra hard on my nails today so that could be a part of it. Did my mani Saturday night and I already have a couple chips :(
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I found that before and after curing they would shrink and I even wrapped the tips with polish. I also found that the sides would sort of bubble and lift after a few hours and would peel off like rubber..
 
#317
lwyrmom said:
I used it for the first time Sunday, I thought it was ok, but not as nice as gelish. I have and the winner is, it seemed thicker, with a little shrink back too, at first I thought I was missing spots. Overall it was ok, but I do prefer the gelish. I also always dry wipe, and I used the gelish base coat.
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I have to agree with you here. Gelish is much easier to use and I too had some shrinking. I'd never had that happen with Gelish or Shellac, and am pretty careful about capping the edge, so I was surprised to see that the 4 fingers (I guess somehow I did better with my thumb!?) on my non dominant hand all had some shrinking away from the tip. Other than the shrinking I didn't have a problem with my RCM color (envelope please).
 
#318
If this is made by Gelish, you'd think the formula would be the same, especially since most of the colors are the same. I wouldn't expect so many to be having issues with shrink back. :( The only one I've used so far on a mani is A dream come true on my mom. Otherwise it's just been on swatches.
 
#319
ferretkingdom said:
If this is made by Gelish, you'd think the formula would be the same, especially since most of the colors are the same. I wouldn't expect so many to be having issues with shrink back. :( The only one I've used so far on a mani is A dream come true on my mom. Otherwise it's just been on swatches.
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True! I only have the one color so maybe it's just a bad bottle? Have about 6 other Gelish and two Shellac colors...so far no issues with them, but I think I'll wait until more people post about their RCM polishes before buying more...
 
#320
mis94 said:
True! I only have the one color so maybe it's just a bad bottle? Have about 6 other Gelish and two Shellac colors...so far no issues with them, but I think I'll wait until more people post about their RCM polishes before buying more...
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With all these reviews, I'm starting to wish I waited. I have two colors coming, so I will definitely post once I try 'em out.
 
#321
knitiquegirl said:
Hi everyone, I've had my nails done for the last year or so and decided I wanted to try myself. I love the system and am anticipating the release of the pro lights cause I think they will work better.

When I wipe my nails off on the last step, some of my polish is coming off. I was thinking perhaps it's because I'm using batteries in the light and wasn't able to find the plug adapter. I'm drying the right amount of time, and after the first hand smudged I made sure to do thin coats on the right hand.

Anyone have any suggestions,

thanks,

Danielle
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Usually this means you missed some spots like the edges with the topcoat or dragged the top coat over the polish more than "floating" it on top of the color coats.
 
#322
mis94 said:
True! I only have the one color so maybe it's just a bad bottle? Have about 6 other Gelish and two Shellac colors...so far no issues with them, but I think I'll wait until more people post about their RCM polishes before buying more...
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I don't know, seems quite a few are having troubles. I'll have to try out one of mine on my nails soon. In the meantime, my mom's A Dream Come True mani is holding up nicely
 
#325
Hmm, this is interesting. I think I will try one of my RCMs tonight and let you know how I like it. I hope I don't have issues. Now, to pick a color. I think I will try Violetta Darling and let you know how that works out for me.
 
#326
pjade1 said:
Hmm, this is interesting. I think I will try one of my RCMs tonight and let you know how I like it. I hope I don't have issues. Now, to pick a color. I think I will try Violetta Darling and let you know how that works out for me.
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I have had Violetta Darling on for about 10 days. It is holding up so nicely. I don't think there has been much fading at all...yeah! Now I'm ready for a dark, fall color :smile1:
 
#328
I just tried Violetta Darling last night and I don't have any shrinkage. I thought it was just as nice as Gelish. It's nice to know that people are experiencing the drastic fading like the Gelish PT. I love the color.
 
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