Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro | Gel Like Base and Top Coat Set | Delivers High Shine and Extended Manicure Wear | No Lamps, No Tools, No Damage to Nails

I decided to kick the $60+ a month nail salon habit. I spent a fortune on home gel polish systems that had great reviews but I had the same problem with all of them: The gel polish would take forever to remove with 100% acetone and dry my skin to the point of flaking. I started using Deborah’s base coat and top coat with her color polishes. Fabulous! Such a game changer. It lasts me a week which is perfect because the worst part of salon gels was wearing the same color for 3-4 weeks. Dries fast and my weak nails are strong.

I like these products. It makes my life easier. Many of my friends like to go to the salon to have their nails done. Not me. I don't like to take the time to go to the salon. I use these Gel Lab Pro products and while it isn't exactly the same as salon nails, it's close enough for me. After using Lippmann for quite a while, I have a pro tip: make sure you don't have lotion or any cleanser residue or anything on your nails. It will interfere with the adhesion of the base product. Any interference with the base will limit the length of time the polish will remain on the nails. And BE SURE to use Lippmann nail polish. And BE SURE to use the Top Coat because it protects the strength of the nail polish. The times when I have skipped the Top Coat, I regretted it because the polish chipped. When I use the Top Coat, my nails can last quite a while, without a thought.

I've been using this product for 4 years now and it's never let me down. My color lasts much longer with this base and top coat than with other higher end brands - and I've tried a lot! Doesn't hurt that one of my friends is a manicurist and recommended it. She said a few things were key: 1- to buff your nails 2 - apply a super thin layer of the base and top coat 3 - be patient (ha ha!) and wait for each layer to dry. I'm the most impatient person on earth, so that was asking a lot but it made a huge difference. When I let everything dry before I add another coat, my manicure can last 2 weeks - no joke. Yes, its' a bit of a splurge but it is worth every penny compared to doing your nails at the salon. I get the same results but at a much cheaper price. Plus I make it a fun day - I set aside 2 days out of the month for self-pampering. That's when I do all my womanly upkeep a the same time: mani, pedi, brows, face and hair masks. Gotta do what you can to look good!

Nails are discolored using the base. Top coat helps protect nail polish. Second time I’ve purchased this product

Chips are one day, so disappointed. Followed the steps as outlined in instructions. Waited the correct amount of time between layers. The pink is the same brand - purchased together. Even gave myself time before doing anything to be sure everything had time to dry and set. Bought in hopes for it to last longer than 24hrs. Very unfortunate to make such an investment for this poor of a product.

It chips after two days so don’t pay the extra money for a “gel like” base & topcoat. It does apply really nice and it gives it that shiny gel look, but it takes forever to dry and even when you think it’s dried it’s still smudges. I will definitely not purchase again.

I have purchased this product many times, though one my shipments did not perform well and disappointed. The base coat seemed to not adhere to the nail, so experienced the nail polish peeling off all together on a nail in 1-3 days. I did get in contact with manufacturer and they provided a replacement after discussing the issues. My next set was good, so will continue to keep using.

I was forced to buy this after getting a pack of mini Deborah Lippmann colors from Costco for Christmas. I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO SHELLAC! I have never been able to give myself a manicure, they would either end up uneven or would smudge before they could dry. Even the shellac kits I’ve tried, I was always too impatient or clumsy with my left hand. Not only is this a healthier alternative for your nails (comes right off with any nail polish remover) it’s also very easy to use and give yourself an amazing manicure. I love!!

Excellent! Salon quality, easy to use and dries fast!

Amazing product, really does make my nails less brittle and with care will last a week without a problem

I've tried a ton of nail top & basecoat combos that claim to be as tough as gel and I have to say this stuff is the best I've tried. If I could afford it I'd wear it all the time but I keep a couple of bottles in reserve for occasions where I need my nails to last without chips or wear for at least 4 days. I usually go for Essentials "the gel" top and base coat to give me guaranteed no-chips or wear in my very hands-on job, but this is the budget option and while I recommend it, I have to admit I do get better staying power from Deborah Lippmann. It doesn't hurt my natural nails, I don't have to abrade them like I would for gel and when I remove it I can't feel any brittleness or de-lamination. Aesthetically it performs very well, stays glossy and really adds a shine and depth to ever colour I've used with it - it's a must for coarse glittery finishes! Only 4 stars because I wish the bottles were better designed - the brush has trouble getting the last drops out of the bottle, especially as the quick-drying formula means the last third of the bottle can be quite claggy.

Not very good top coat for the amount of money you pay, chips the next day. Way overpriced, don't buy

I ordered this product of Amazon.ca . I was not pleased when I went to pick it up and I had to pay customs that we're almost an extra $20 on the product. It's great, and it's great quality. But I wouldn't have bought it had I know it wasn't coming from Canada.