SNS Dipping Powder Kit - 4 Piece Set with Gel Base, Gel Top, Sealer Dry & EA Bond for Professional Nail Art | At-Home Manicure & Salon Quality Nails

I tried another brand before SNS just because I couldn’t find SNS at that time and I will never do that mistake, it was less expensive but they go dry pretty fast and were not good as these.All brands have an odor and I also feel it in my eyes, so I use “onion glasses” (see picture, also from Amazon) and they really help, now I found out that the N95 face mask we’ve been using also helps ;)It is easy to apply, don’t go crazy with the base or the gel top, that is the key; if you have never done it go to their website and YouTube there are tutorials, that is all you need.If you are patient and don’t want to pay a lot for this in the salons, I defiantly will give it a try. At the beginning you pay for this set and a couple of colors, but I find it very relaxing to do this while watching TV, listening to a podcast, and it saves me $!I literally JUST used these, so I cant speak to how long it lasts or how it holds up against daily activities (cooking, cleaning, etc), but so far, so good EXCEPT the gel top coat which is absolute crap. I spent two hours filming and buffing, then dipping, and filling and buffing again. I rinsed my nails off, dried them well, then applied the "super shine top coat." It has the consistency of water and, after three coats and lots of frustration, it was bubbly, not very shiny, and patchy (literally looked like whole parts of the nail weren't painted at all). I also used a UV lamp to set the polish, it took FOREVER. Like 5-6 minutes under the lamp. I just went to CVS to get regular top coat, anything is better than this.Others have mentioned the strong smell, I agree, it's strong. But I would expect that from "salon quality" polish/chemicals.Aside from the gel top coat, I would recommend this product.This is exactly the same SNS as in the nail salon. Allows powder to go on smoothly without clumping which minimizes the amount of filing and buffing required. No nail chipping and you can get so many uses out of the bottles. I have done my names at least 15 times and still have a TON of product remaining.One of the bottles leaked during shipment, but they have issued me a refund for it. It worked great with SNS dipping powder.The kit is pretty good. The top coat is awful. Takes forever to dry. I have to use a different top coat but the rest of the kit is great.Used twice without issue but I wish it came with some kind of brush saver. Both top and bottom coats are quick drying so the brushes get stiff fast. I fear that what's inside the bottles will thicken quickly and I won't get my money's worth out of this set.This is awesome! I spend $40 getting SNS done every 3 weeks, now I can do it myself! I do a pretty good job, it's not so difficult once you get the hang of it. After the 3rd time, they look professional. I'm giving it 3 stars because the top coat is not good. It dries in patches, not a solid clear coat. So, I bought a $2 clear coat and use that instead. I don't know if there's a difference, but it looks just fine. Also, the glue is very sticky. Every time i do my nails the top is glued shut. I run it under hot water for a few minutes and it opens, so at least it's not a loss. Tip: Don't apply directly from cuticle or it will create a seal from your finger to your nail. Once it grows, you'll have a lift/gap that gets caught on your hair, clothes, etc.The top coat is awful in comparison to other less expensive brands. It doesn’t give the glass like smoothness that you would expect nor does it dry quickly or smoothly. Even after 10mins which is long in dip powder times there are still tacky spots.