Okay - so I've written before how much it costs to go to a nail salon and right now....well, I'm not willing to pay that much every two weeks. I'm not a tight-wad just someone who likes the finer things but not always the price tag. It took me two separate occasions to finally get this down. The key I have found is to use a lightly coated brush to apply - even if it takes 3-4 coats. Have sufficient lighting also. Slow and steady wins the race. I have also found that it is easier to just soak my hands in luke warm water and allow the nails to peel off rather than apply harsh chemicals. Works every time for me - gotta soak them a while so I suggest a hot bath and just soak and relax for a bit. These colors are very nice and I get compliments all the time. The gel polish at first can be daunting but stick with it!! My toes and my hands have never looked so good. Every once in a blue moon - I do go to a salon just to have them reshape my nails. Trust me .... if I can do it so can you! Enjoy and have plenty of tooth pics around to clean up the mistakes. I tried to use q-tips .... won't make that mistake again - the tiny cotton fibers get into the polish and trust me - it's there to stay. Good luck and just so you know - the bottles of gel nail polish ARE NOT the same size as average, regular nail polish - these bottles are about 1/2 the size.I love the colors they are all perfect for the fall and with 3 coats on one or two of the sheer ones.the sheer one that I didn't like that much was the color changing one but it would probably work if you put a different color down first then that one. I put one 4 coats of that one and it still was sheer. But the other ones were very pigmented and they cured perfectly no problems here already gearing up to buyore from this company I didn't even need a top coat but I did it anyway.Honestly I love this brand but the white nail polish chipped quick which sucked but not bad for what you buy them forThis gel nail polish is so fun! It is quite sheer and at first I didn't know if it will work. It is clear when warm and transitions to soft pink/purple when colder. My nails are pretty short so it doesn't seem to stay in transition for long - its either clear or purple. Sometimes appears a bit blotchy but this is part of the fun.The solid coloury are Highly pigmented so gives good coverage and easy to use, needs thin layer so it won't get wrinkled. The glittery brown one needs 3 coats for good coverage though it's quite see through. I like this set however I think instead of a black colour would be nice to have a darker brown.The colors are stunning, provide full coverage. Used two coats to get what I needed for my gel set. Will absolutely be buying again. Such nice colorsSon pequeños (justo por el precio) pero de muy buena calidad. Tienen buena pigmentación y son fáciles de usar. Regresaré para una actualización y les diré cuanto tiempo duranACTUALIZACIÓN: luego de 3 días algunas uñas comenzaron a astillarse y pelarse, otras permanecieron bien. Quizas tenia una de mis uñas muy largas ya que mi uñas son debiles y se doblan con facilidad. Intentaré practicar mejor y sellar más la uñaI am not one to pay outrageous amount to have my nails don't but I do like doing them myself on a regular basis. I have used gel before so I already had a base coat and top coat on hand. I applied a thin base coat and then messed around with some nail brushes I had and then applied a top coat.ProsThis cured in about 40 second under uv.The colors are as shown in the photo.Pretty smooth finish even before top coat.Made a great girls night for me and my daughter.Removal was typical soak off with 100% acetone for 20 to 30min.ConsTo get the color even it took 2 coatsEach coat was thick causing peeling only 2 days in.Longevity was poor.Overall I would give this a 3 star rating because...It does have great color once you get the second coat on, it cured quick, was inexpensive, and made a fun bonding moment, but it is not long wear which you come to expect from get and if you are putting time and detail into you manicure it can seem like a waste of time which weighed heavily on my personal rating because I mean longevity is the major purk to gel.