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Like other reviewers, the first few attempts at using this polygel were total fails. They nails fell off within the first day or two. After some practice though, they stay on a week or more. I'm pretty sure I'll continue to get better with more practice. Some key things to remember: First, make sure you remove ALL dead skin from the nail. Push the cuticle completely off the nail. If you're not experienced with this, look up some tutorials and then spend a lot of time on nail prep. After getting rid of excess skin, be sure to wash and dry your hands to get rid of dust, dirt, etc. Then dehydrate them with rubbing alcohol using the polygel brush. Really push alcohol into the cuticle area, too. Apply a very thin coat of the base coat. Finally, make sure that you keep polygel away from cuticles or skin on the nails' sidewalls. Again, even the tiniest contact with skin will cause lifting. Also--I do not use the dual forms. I have had more success sculpting them with the sticker forms that go underneath the nail edge. I would definitely recommend this, but with the caveat that it takes practice to master!