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Gel nails

I posted this in the I want to buy it or do it forum but thought I would ask here too,
I had the rio uv gel nails a few years ago for christmas and never could get the gel to cure properly, I now know this is because of the lamp, anyway I was wondering if anyone knows the best kit to buy?
I was looking at the Rio Salon UV nails one that is £89.99 on argos and also one on ebay, its a 36w lamp and comes with a few gels etc. What I want to know is are the ones from china any good? Has anyone tried the more expensive rio kit or are there any other brands you can reccomend?
Thanks

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  • hi ,
    ive recently done a nail course and would def go for Bio Sculpture gel its the best on the market but if u like rio then try usin a sanitizer first and ruff the surface of the nail but not to must just rub a soft nail file over the nail a few times that should do the trick :)
    love a bargin !!
    save save save well try to anyway hehe !!:starmod:
  • p,s they also do great colours !!
    love a bargin !!
    save save save well try to anyway hehe !!:starmod:
  • angel.ljb wrote: »
    hi ,
    ive recently done a nail course and would def go for Bio Sculpture gel its the best on the market but if u like rio then try usin a sanitizer first and ruff the surface of the nail but not to must just rub a soft nail file over the nail a few times that should do the trick :)

    Sorry to hijack, but I'm going for a Bio Sculpture Manicure on Saturday, I've been told that it won't wreck my nails like having tips on or gel extensions, is this true?
    **Trying my best to be the best that I can**

    Cheese and Shoe Addict!
  • yh its true bio lets ur nail breath (if that make sense) :)
    love a bargin !!
    save save save well try to anyway hehe !!:starmod:
  • minnie123
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    I know what you mean about the basic rio kit I think the gels are fine quality but the lamp just isn't strong enough. I would buy a 36w lamp from ebay they do them in pink.
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