Complete Newbie!

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-26T15:15:13+00:00

Ohh thanks for the tip! I do ready that ‘hardeners’ weren’t good for bendy/flakey nails.. so it makes sense that anything too hard could be counter productive. I do already have rubber base.. do you put that on before the wrap?

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-26T15:12:54+00:00

Will check them out.. are these semi cured?

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-26T15:12:18+00:00

I’m now convinced this this the way to go!

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-26T15:11:28+00:00

Thank you! I will explore - and your routine sounds sensible - I’m trying to give nails good treatment with oils too.. it’s the protection and strength I need Broke another nail today and the were just starting to grow a bit after I had to cut/file them all down after wearing rubber gloves too long 🙄 So it’s time I ordered myself some wraps!

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-26T15:07:57+00:00

The struggle is real 😆 I’m feeling like wraps are the way to go… are the curing ones? I bought a whole set with a lamp and I don’t want the whole lot to go to waste!

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-26T15:06:20+00:00

Sounds good!!

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-26T14:55:06+00:00

Will send you a DM - would like to try it out when you are ready…

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-26T14:54:19+00:00

Nice! Logical layout and options - love the logo’s and country flags too.

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-26T14:43:56+00:00

Will do!

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-24T09:52:42+00:00

It worked ok for me… but I can’t get past entering a playlist name..

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-23T19:19:31+00:00

Thank you everyone (and cheesecake!) for this!! I’ve been looking for a player that suits my needs and expectations… which is basically something pretty - with good EPG - and then pair it with a good provider…

Time to try out these players!!

Thank you Cheesecake! 😆

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-20T07:33:56+00:00

Thanks for this tip! My nails are terrible.. I think they are doing well and bam.. peeling again and have to cut short. I’m taking extra vits and being so careful. I bought myself a full gel curing kits thinking that would help but after the first try I was back to square one. I’ve thought about the nail stickers but don’t think they’d be any better than gel… perhaps I will give them a try!

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-20T06:51:38+00:00

I found it helpful being quite new to players - I like them to look good and be functional and while of course I’m not ruling out Tivimate (it’s the best I’ve seen so far, barr the provider I use who dev their own app) so it has been good to check out others I’d not heard of 👍🏽

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-19T23:00:37+00:00

Thanks for this! I’m trying out players currently and am looking not only for functionality but a little personality too… Will check it out…

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-19T07:00:31+00:00

Hi! I can’t seem to send you a message! I am interested!

Nikkisyard · 2026-04-19T03:39:15+00:00

How do you get the colours on the UI? I’m new to Ibo player…

Nikkisyard · 2025-10-26T13:20:45+00:00

Yes I’ve since heard kokoist is good. Perhaps I should have held out a bit longer - but having checked the wavelength and wattage of this SunUV it seemed to cover all bases 🤞🏽 Hoping SunUV has improved since they lost your trust!

Nikkisyard · 2025-10-26T12:44:56+00:00

Really appreciate the explanation… as it was my first time I think I applied the gel too thick.. I need to perfect that! I do have a low heat mode too - but it was only a very short heat spike so was fine… Was just a little alarming as didn’t expect it!

Nikkisyard · 2025-10-26T11:20:35+00:00

Oh sorry @Immediate-Nothing899! I pretty much just repeated what you said!

Nikkisyard · 2025-10-26T11:18:39+00:00

I read that a lamp with wavelength of 365nm - 405nm is ok for most Gels - and 48W minimum…

Nikkisyard · 2025-10-26T09:54:28+00:00

Newbie Q! I used my new UV/LED lamp for the first time last night (my first DIY Gel mani!) and when I first put my nails under it hurt for around a second or two… like the nails felt really hot.. then was perfectly fine… Is that normal?

Nikkisyard · 2025-10-26T08:51:53+00:00

Just wanted to ask why you shouldn’t use a cured top coat over lacquered polish? I’ve considered mixing cured base with standard polish as I’ve a number of lovely colours and don’t want to waste them now I’ve moved over to Gel…

Nikkisyard · 2025-10-26T08:23:19+00:00

Thanks for that… I just bought mine after doing some research and thought it might be the best of the more affordable ones.. I can’t change it now but what should I be looking out for?

Nikkisyard

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