Can You Use Gel Top Coat Over Regular Polish?

Have you ever heard of a Gelly sandwich? It’s when you use regular nail polish to paint your nails and then apply a gel topcoat. The result? A Gelly sandwich, squishy on the inside, colorful on the outside. Definitely not as appetizing as an actual jelly sandwich!

Can You Use Regular Nail Polish With A Gel Top Coat?

As explained above, it has been done before and enough people have given it thought to the point it now has a nickname; Gelly sandwich. In short, no you should NOTs apply a Gel Polish topcoat to regular nail polish. Regular polish has a different drying time and is made out of slightly different materials. When Gel polish dries it’s in 30-60 seconds and dries like plastic. This leaves any moisture under your gel top coat to get trapped.

Even with regular nail polish advertised as “quick-dry,” one must stay careful. It’s shown on social media feeds lately as people paint their nails with mixed polishes, but professionals do not recommend mixing regular lacquer with Gel lacquer.

If you’re considering making gelly sandwiches because you’re looking for a full set of amazing colors, look no further. Lagunamoon offers a variety of stunning gel sets that come with a top coat, base coat, and a variety of colors. Check out The Perfect Nudes. This comes with a no-wipe top coat, a base coat, and a variety of four nude colors! These gel polishes are quick-drying, cruelty-free, easy come on and off, and have a long-lasting shine! Lagunamoon is here for all your nail inspo needs!

Key Words: Gel polish, topcoat, nail polish, regular polish