I absolutely love this kit!!! I haven't done my on nails in ages..back when I use to have acrilics...my nails ara naturally soft ...weak from Long use of nail glues, stick ons...I was worried that this would not stay on my nails. I have tried it about a month ago and they popped off with in 30 min...I figured it was my nails or the old product..so I got this kit...my first time using it and it takes some practice to get the thickness you want .but overall it was pretty easy..it taken me little over 2 hrs . I'm sure in time I will get faster. I'm very interested to see it they stay ..I did prep my nails this time and use the base coat so that maybe the trick. Don't skip that step!!