American Classics - Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat

Name: American Classics - Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat
Brand: Unlisted Brand
Rating: 4 (111 reviews)

4.0

111 reviews

73%

would repurchase

4.3/5

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ingredients

butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, nitrocellulose, phthalic anhydride/trimellitic anhydride/glycols copolymer, acetyl tributyl citrate, stearalkonium hectorate, camphor, etocrylene, hydrolized keratin, calcium pantothnate

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2.0

from

georgia21

13 years ago

This adds a thick gel coating to the nails. It takes longer to dry than the thin gel base coats I've tried (Instant Artificials & Sally Hansen Hard as Wraps), and it doesn't work any better.

About reviewer (722 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

Tresha

13 years ago

I was hesitant to try this because of the few negative reviews that said there was peeling and drying to the nails of those who used it. I was so curious by all the other positive reviews that I...

About reviewer (537 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

LolaBlue

13 years ago

After hearing all the raves for this I decided to finally give it a try. It has a slightly thick consistency, so it smooths over minor ridges, and it dries quickly. That is the best I can say for...

About reviewer (435 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Other, Cool

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

2.0

from

Supergirl0143

14 years ago

I hate to give this a bad review, but it really did nothing for my nails. I was looking for a base coat that would also help strengthen and fortify them. Had acrylic overlay for over 2 years, and...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0

from

ayngemac

14 years ago

I liked how fast this dried, but unfortunately it did not perform well... in twelve hours I had chipping, that's with my normal top coat. And I don't think this is Sally Girl. I think the brand is...

About reviewer (3602 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Olive, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0

from

sallysellsseashells

14 years ago

I get artificals on/off and during my off period I usually use something along the line of this product. Previously, I was using Salon Sciences Instant Artificals (same concept as Gelous) and saw...

About reviewer (360 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

cutevwbug

14 years ago

OMG, this a great product. Used it as a base coat last weekend and my manicure still looks very fresh. No chips. The polish has worn off a little at the tips but, other than that it looks...

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

2.0

from

sw33tvi3tchic

14 years ago

When I first started using this, I loved it! But like one of the users said below, it made my nails split in layers :( It was like I was peeling off a layer of my nails after I took off the...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

entreprentice

14 years ago

4.5 stars....I liked this as a base coat and it does make my nails harder for a top coat it gave me bubbles on my nails! I will still however continue to use it as a base coat but I will still try...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Peskypixie

14 years ago

Wow! This gives great strength with flexibility, gloss and long lasting results! Days later my nails look as though I've just done them, no staining as with Seche Vite, no dents as with Out the...

About reviewer (185 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel

5.0

from

dulcetpurr

14 years ago

I am so very impressed with this product. Prior to using it, I thought it was normal for polish and treatments to chip/peel off of my nails within 24 hours, even with topcoat. I just thought I was...

About reviewer (272 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0

from

librarykrystal

14 years ago

Love this stuff! I have thin, brittle nails naturally. I don't like to paint my nails with colors - I just want healthy-looking nails, and this product works! I use it by itself, and it stays on...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0

from

XoXoSinCity

14 years ago

So recently I have started wearing nail polish all the time and have formed a new obsession aside from my already there makeup/skincare/haircare addictions lol. In that I started building up more...

About reviewer (383 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

niseema

14 years ago

After using this product for only a couple of weeks, my nails are smooth and strong. I have been applying two coats and then my favorite base coat (CND Stickey), so I'm not sure I can speak to the...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

felgoj

14 years ago

Gelous is 1 of my top favorite manicure products. I used to use it as a basecoat, but now I mostly use it to smooth out a gritty glitter manicure before topping off with a fast-dry top coat. I...

About reviewer (709 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

felgoj

14 years ago

Gelous is 1 of my top favorite manicure products. I used to use it as a basecoat, but now I mostly use it to smooth out a gritty glitter manicure before topping off with a fast-dry top coat. I...

About reviewer (709 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Chickadee

14 years ago

I have waited all my life for a nail product like this. This is the MOST AMAZING base coat I have ever used!!! Nothing else even comes close. As a former biter, my nails have to be perfect all...

About reviewer (332 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

LynnMichelle

14 years ago

Amazing! Looks like a salon fiberglass overlay ("buff and glue"). I keep my nails short, not a lot of free edge, so they tend to chip easily. Not so with this. I start with totally clean,...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

4.0

from

shugiena

14 years ago

This stuff is great! You just have to apply two coats under your nail polish (remove/reapply it once a week) and it keeps your nails protected from breaking. The price is also very reasonable....

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesHazel

2.0

from

paigie42

14 years ago

I really wanted to like this! The first time I used it, I used it as a base coat under a nude color I also bought at Sally's. My manicure lasted a good 7-10 days which was unheard of for me. I...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue