I have and yes it works just fine. I’ve tested this a lot and it’s become my fav way to remove actually. I just wouldn’t buy it for the price and website I did because there’s cheaper on Amazon
I tried this on a gel manicure that was filed down. In about 8 minutes, I was able to scrape the gel off all nails except my thumbs, which took an extra soak. The apparatus does not get very hot and I am doubtful that this would work as advertised on dip powder. I would prefer to go back to putting an acetone soaked paper towel in a bag and submerging it in hot water to remove dip powder nails and feel like it didn't save much time over the old cotton ball and aluminum foil method for removing a gel mani. It had much higher hopes regarding this product's effectiveness.
If it removes gel it will remove dip. At the chemical level when it comes to removal, all those enhancements are more similar than we think. It will work on dip. I sometimes find some dips easier to remove than some gels, depends on the product and quality and stuff. It’s hit and miss, u know? But this will work for dip too, give it a try! 😝
would you recommend this for regular nail polish? looking for a faster, easier way to get off glitter polishes. I use regular polish but full scope: base, 2-3 color, top coat.
I wouldn’t buy this for glitter, but if u already own it for gels u could use it for glitters (seems like overkill tho but it will work). For glitter removal I usually recommend this: ua-cam.com/video/EVgquIXHS18/v-deo.html
This thing is so cheap and useless. It took over an hour to take any of the gel polish off even after a ton of filing. The base layer still didn't come off. Don't bother! It's also non-returnable
Hmmm I recently used it to remove a 2 week old shellac manicure and it worked perfectly fine. I think it will depend as well on the type of gel being removed. I don’t think it’s useless, however I also don’t recommend buying it from them because it’s more expensive for no reason. I also soaked for about 30 min, so def not over an hour. Gel removal has a lot to do with the gel type, maybe if I was removing Beetles or LMM (which r super stubborn for me to remove always regardless of how), this wouldn’t have removed it in 30 min either. I don’t know
Yeah I turn off and back on like you said (I thought I mentioned that in this video but maybe I didn’t know that back then… 🤔), it’s not too annoying tho. I’ve actually used this machine quite a lot since making this video and I prefer it over the foil method because it’s really fast to set up. I should prob make an updated video 🤣
I was trying to get a higher quality build machine. Even if almost everything is made in China nowadays, things that are shipped from the US sometimes have better quality since they may come from higher end manufacturers and stuff. U know? But nope… haha they fooled me.
This seems like no way faster than using aluminium foil wraps on your nails. Ok you might need to soak 5min longer with wraps (and clips or plastic bag for some extra heat?) than with this machine. But assembling it, heating it up, cleaning it... you are losing more time I think🤐
For actual gels, plastic clips are super slow for me (the acetone evaporates from in between the clips, the close is not tight enough)… foils r good for me. I actually prefer dipping my fingers in the little acetone thingie I showed towards the end than foils even. It depends on the product and whether I need to use my hands or not while I wait haha. I think this might be faster tho, and the setup is once only… however, now u have another gadget to store. Idk… it depends i think. Could totally be shit for some people and useful for some 😂
👍🏼 For anyone else that’s curious: I’ve used this item many times after this review (on gel recently applied and other times on gel worn for over a week, as well as other type of enhancements) and it works well. However, IT’S NOT WORTH what I paid for it from that Bask LA website, not even after I got it on sale. There are many cheaper options on Amazon of the same product.
This is what I was trying to avoid by buying one from “LA”, because usually I’ve had bad experiences with Chinese products (very few have high quality), but they fooled me 😂
Your review is amazing, so clear and easy to understand. Thank you 😊
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 🥰
Can you please test with a 2 week manicure? Interested in buying this if it actually works with longer wear!
I have and yes it works just fine. I’ve tested this a lot and it’s become my fav way to remove actually. I just wouldn’t buy it for the price and website I did because there’s cheaper on Amazon
I tried this on a gel manicure that was filed down. In about 8 minutes, I was able to scrape the gel off all nails except my thumbs, which took an extra soak. The apparatus does not get very hot and I am doubtful that this would work as advertised on dip powder. I would prefer to go back to putting an acetone soaked paper towel in a bag and submerging it in hot water to remove dip powder nails and feel like it didn't save much time over the old cotton ball and aluminum foil method for removing a gel mani. It had much higher hopes regarding this product's effectiveness.
If it removes gel it will remove dip. At the chemical level when it comes to removal, all those enhancements are more similar than we think. It will work on dip. I sometimes find some dips easier to remove than some gels, depends on the product and quality and stuff. It’s hit and miss, u know? But this will work for dip too, give it a try! 😝
What is it called on Amazon? I just bought the same one you did😓
I don't remember, I looked for "gel steam remover" I think
would you recommend this for regular nail polish? looking for a faster, easier way to get off glitter polishes. I use regular polish but full scope: base, 2-3 color, top coat.
I wouldn’t buy this for glitter, but if u already own it for gels u could use it for glitters (seems like overkill tho but it will work). For glitter removal I usually recommend this:
ua-cam.com/video/EVgquIXHS18/v-deo.html
This thing is so cheap and useless. It took over an hour to take any of the gel polish off even after a ton of filing. The base layer still didn't come off. Don't bother! It's also non-returnable
Hmmm I recently used it to remove a 2 week old shellac manicure and it worked perfectly fine. I think it will depend as well on the type of gel being removed. I don’t think it’s useless, however I also don’t recommend buying it from them because it’s more expensive for no reason. I also soaked for about 30 min, so def not over an hour. Gel removal has a lot to do with the gel type, maybe if I was removing Beetles or LMM (which r super stubborn for me to remove always regardless of how), this wouldn’t have removed it in 30 min either. I don’t know
Thank you for reviewing this!
Yw! 🥰
Thank god for the Vaseline trick. Appreciate that!
Happy to help! 😝
You have to keep re starting it when it turns to warm. Plus run a few cycles before you start. It takes awhile to heat properly
Yeah I turn off and back on like you said (I thought I mentioned that in this video but maybe I didn’t know that back then… 🤔), it’s not too annoying tho. I’ve actually used this machine quite a lot since making this video and I prefer it over the foil method because it’s really fast to set up. I should prob make an updated video 🤣
Best review of all!!
Thank u!!
Well, okay, you tried to go U.S.! I guess I can do without but interesting review. I did learn that Vaseline protects skin from acetone so 😃👍.
I was trying to get a higher quality build machine. Even if almost everything is made in China nowadays, things that are shipped from the US sometimes have better quality since they may come from higher end manufacturers and stuff. U know? But nope… haha they fooled me.
I love your accent!!
Thank you!
This seems like no way faster than using aluminium foil wraps on your nails. Ok you might need to soak 5min longer with wraps (and clips or plastic bag for some extra heat?) than with this machine. But assembling it, heating it up, cleaning it... you are losing more time I think🤐
For actual gels, plastic clips are super slow for me (the acetone evaporates from in between the clips, the close is not tight enough)… foils r good for me. I actually prefer dipping my fingers in the little acetone thingie I showed towards the end than foils even. It depends on the product and whether I need to use my hands or not while I wait haha. I think this might be faster tho, and the setup is once only… however, now u have another gadget to store. Idk… it depends i think. Could totally be shit for some people and useful for some 😂
Pointless because you did this after wearing gel polish this am. Looking for a different review
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For anyone else that’s curious:
I’ve used this item many times after this review (on gel recently applied and other times on gel worn for over a week, as well as other type of enhancements) and it works well.
However, IT’S NOT WORTH what I paid for it from that Bask LA website, not even after I got it on sale. There are many cheaper options on Amazon of the same product.
It will break within 3 months. Terrible product, it just stops working and no customer service.
This is what I was trying to avoid by buying one from “LA”, because usually I’ve had bad experiences with Chinese products (very few have high quality), but they fooled me 😂
Great, I just bought one.
It works OK for now.
I'm sitting with my nails In one now 36 dollars amazon
Better price than what I paid for sure! Haha