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Gel Bae Poly Gel

Gel Bae Poly Gel

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Gel Bae Poly Gel
2.3

167 reviews

Positive vs Negative
32%68%
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Causes Irritation ?Yes · No
Chipping / Cracking ?Yes · No
Value for Money
2.4
Ease of Application
2.6
Colour
2.8
Longevity
2.5
Texture
2.8
Easy instructions
Good value for money
Variety of colour options
Difficult to apply
Cheap-looking finish
May be shipped from China
167 reviews
1 James  · Avoid at all costs! – Overpriced dropshipping company marking up $12 gel kits from AliExpress/Alibaba. Buyer beware.
1 Bec  · Rubbish – The product was slow to ship. Customer service was terrible and the gel was flimsy and kept breaking. Do not recommend
1 Kira C.  · Absolute waste! – 100$ wasted. The gel itself is sticky and nearly impossible to spread to form. Wish I had checked other reviews first. So disappointed.
Lesley Maly
Lesley MalyVIC7 posts
 

Absolute waste of money and deceived by "Australian company" – What an absolute waste of money. Thought I was buying from Australia...no straight from China! Took almost 2 months to receive. I contacted customer service twice to no avail, so straight to Paypal, eventually got shipping information. Once received, noted the quality of the gel was terrible, very difficult to apply, very messy and the gel is… Read more

almost transparent. OMG what a disaster, I tried and tried and could not get the gel to stick to my nails no matter what I did. Infuriating and complete waste of money. I will be going back to Paypal for a refund. DO NOT BUY

Audrey
AudreyNSW3 posts
 

False Advertising with Stolen Images – Gel Bae Polygel is not "Australia's Number 1 Polygel Company" like they claim on their website. It's not an Australian product at all, and is made and shipped from China. People have received fake tracking numbers from Chinese couriers after purchasing products from gelbae.com.au All images and videos on their website are stollen images… Read more

breaching copyright. Gel Bae is a scam misleading people into believing the products shown on the website are theirs, they're not. It's appalling to see these adds are allowed on Facebook and Instagram. Are there seriously no measures in place to prevent social media platforms advertising scams?

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

Hi Audrey, We would like to hear from you and your concern as well. Kindly email us at customerservice@gmail.com.

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Abby
Abby3 posts
 

Ripped off – I wish I had have read the reviews prior to purchasing! Paid $110 and never received product and no answer to my emails. Massive scam! Show details

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

Hi Abby,

We would like to hear from you and your concern as well. Kindly email us at customerservice@gmail.com.

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Donna G.
Donna G.VIC
 

Waste of time and money!! – Gel bae is absolutely rubbish! The tubes I received burst open and there was sticky product on my furniture. I emailed customer service and a person named Aubrey was the worst customer rep! I asked for a refund because the product was damaged, didn’t work properly and messed up my personal items too, but it was not in their policy to refund the… Read more

money or return the faulty products because of hygiene - excuses!

They sent me a replacement and the exact same thing happens again! I emailed them again and followed up but they are not replying or refunding my money! You cannot put a review on their page or their Facebook page probably because they know they are crap, they choose the good reviews and only put those up!

I simply want my money back, happy to return the product after they send me a paid satchel!

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Chards
Chards
 

Takes patience/practice but a good result for the money – Yes this product is sticky and the first set took quite a while but with practice and using acetone nail polish remover to dip the brush in the product became 100% easier to use. To have a gel manicure professionally done is around $80-$120 so even after one application I made my money back. I think you need to have a bit of skill and patience… Read more ·  1

to use any at-home gel kits so it’s not that bad. I did have two colours in the wrong tubes also just an FYI.

So basically it was as good as I expected for $89 and if you’re quick to anger maybe try nail polish instead.

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Nessa
Nessa3 posts
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DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! PRODUCT DOSENT WORK!! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! – I recently purchased a gel bae Poly gel kit, it was very sticky to the point "their non slip"solution didn't event work to make it less sticky their mini UV light does not cure the nail properly, horrible quality really. But this issue isn't the worst about the business, it their customer service, they don't care for their customers and do not… Read more

let you get a refund for their products that don't work, in this case this is highly a scam, do not buy their products, you won't believe the conversations I have had to deal with them its made me feel sick.

I don't know how this company is still up and running they need to be shut down.

here is some information on the experience ive had with them.

I have recently purchased a polygel nail kit from a company called GelBae.

upon using their product I came to realise that their polygel is really sticky and that their solution that also comes in the kit does not work as it should in helping the polygel be less sticky.

I have messaged the company to why I was having this issue and that their product is too sticky which is not normal and that their solution in the kit does NOTHING to help.

they have replied with some tips to help with my products and to heat my polygel tubes in hot water to help with the stickiness, this did not help at all and I shouldn't have to do this step as its not a step that anyone should have to do regardless, it did not work. they also told me to buy isopropyl to try to make their product work

I should not have to do this, the whole purpose of buying the kit was to have everything I needed in order to use their product.

They have refused to send me a refund as it is apparently their policy to not accept refund if their product has been opened due to hygiene.

But they are not understanding that their product is somewhat faulty and not working or their product is just a scam and does not work.

I have sent them video proof and they have ignored it and still don’t want to accept the refund that I kindly asked them. Also I have stated that I would like to return the item back if they needed me to.

They are being really unreasonable and selling products to people that do not work.

Upon some research I have recently found out that many others have faced this issue about their products and have stated the same and similar things about the company. I am upset and I should have read the reviews first but I thought that it would be good as its a company for specifically making polygel nails.

ALSO THE POSITIVE REVIEW ON THIS FORUM ARE FROM FAKE ACCOUNT THE BUSINESS HAS MADE

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

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Lousynda A.
Lousynda A.QLD3 posts
 

Disappointing – Product arrived damaged with top coat and base leaking. Polygel packaging Spit and Product spilled and the colour/ consistency is not as advertised. Not impressed at all and wouldn't recommend at all! Show details

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

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Positive reviews

Ally Jane Cashen
Ally Jane Cashen
 
Ease of Application
Colour
Texture

So far so good! – I've only recently discovered GelBae nails but so far I'm loving them. As a busy working mum of 4 littlies including 2 yr old twins, I had been finding it hard to make my regular nail appointments. Discovering this product has been amazing. Not only affordable but I've found them really easy to apply getting at least a wk out of each set. I'm super excited to try some more colours. Show details

Tes
Tes3 posts
 

Excellent versatile – Caution do not over buff nail plate , Can be used in conjunction with hard gel overlay or encapsulation This is great stuff , can be used as a temporary nail or long lasting nail , can layer do beautiful French or just get creative the colours mix well , only ever so lightly buff nails bond and lay base gel polish or hard gel base , hard gel can… Read more ·  1

be applied over the top for encapsulation well worth, I advise buying nail clips to prevent air bubbles at the cuticle and to be able to blend underneath the nail once placed , I advised 2 minutes curing Tim on top then 2 minutes underneath the nail by turning hand over under lamp, for slip solution I used alcohol 70% , be firm and take your time , and practice practice practice

Teresa C.
Teresa C.
 

Customer Service – I ordered this 2 weeks ago, I had read these reviews after I submitted my order, which made me doubt my decision to order from this company. After hearing nothing for 3 days I decided to email them asking about my order, they advised me of the current delays - which I was aware of their delays as stated on there website. After I had received… Read more ·  1

responce to my emails I was no longer in doubt about them. I received my order after 11 days and I am yet to use the product but the reviews about them not emailing and their customer service was terrible is not true, they stayed in communication with me and even advised me that my order had been delivered

Negative reviews

Jess
JessNSW
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Dropshipped from Hong Kong – This company dropships from Hong Kong. No wonder I couldn't change my address after placing an order despite my order not being shipped after a couple weeks. If I wanted to buy from HK I'd buy from HK, without the ridiculous mark up from buying "Aussie". Show details

Kirstie
KirstieSA3 posts
 

Annoyed that I had to give 1 star to these criminals – WORST ONLINE SALE EXPERIENCE EVER! I wish I'd read these reviews before spending $140 on items I still havent received. Over charged postage as per their website shipping costs. Many follow up emails and requests to cancel and refund. Have reported to afterpay and will be reporting to consumer rights agencies. Please don't give these people your money! Show details

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Heidi
Heidi
 

TRASH – Terrible product, not worth the money, had beautiful nails and after try MANY times to perfect the nails with my kit I couldn’t get it to work, looks cheap and broke my nails almost to the base on some fingers when they broke off. Show details

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

Hi Heidi We would like to hear from you and your concern as well. Kindly email us at customerservice@gmail.com.

Recent reviews

1979leng
1979leng2 posts
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Best poly gel I have used! – I have used many many poly gel brands and nothing compares to Gel Bae poly gel. I’m a beginner and I was so surprised how easy it is to use. The perfect consistency, not too runny and not too hard, so easy to work with. Follow the instructions and it will last for ages much much cheaper than going to the salon. It’s quick and easy. Always turns… Read more

out looking natural, I been asked if they were real! I love how I can choose the length and shape I want. Give it a try you won’t regret it!

Jeff
Jeff4 posts
 

Do not but this product, absolute rubbish & very hard to get off – I wish I’d looked at these reviews. The product is terrible, very difficult to work with, is like rock to get off and the company won’t give you a refund no matter what you do or why. Show details

Shannon
Shannon
 

Horrible product, horrible customer service – Absolute rubbish! Poor quality product, even when following the tutorials and instructions on the website to the detail. Asked for 30 day money back guarantee, customer service representative continues to tell me how to use the product rather than give the money back guarantee. Avoid Gelbae at all costs if I could give NO STARS I would.

KDw22
KDw22
 

Absolute complete and utter rubbish – Absolute complete and utter rubbish. Do not waste your money or stress yourself out. Customer service does not exist and assistance is non existent. Very disappointing, postage takes an incredibly long time and products arrive leaking and damaged. Show details

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

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Kaylee
KayleeWA
 

Amazing! – Great value for money, the poly gel tubes last forever. Amazing customer service and fast shipping. My first few sets only lasted a few days-a week because there were a few I didn’t apply correctly but they’ll last longer with practice. Show details ·  1

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Amanda
Amanda4 posts
 

Great product. Doesn’t deserve the bad reviews – I’m still new to polygel but did a lot of online research before applying, so I know it’s all about the nail prep. For the people leaving poor reviews, I just don’t get it. Have they dehydrated their nails first and applied a base coat? I’m a terrible nail biter and picker- if there is any lifting or any lumps or bumps, I’ll find a way to pick the… Read more ·  1

nails off. This gel is great and leaves a smooth, professional finish if you use dual forms. Yes it’s sticky, but just have your brush and bowl of isopropyl alcohol to smooth it out and it works great. I’ve been using the Pink Lemonade and love the colour. No need to paint them; just apply a clear top coat and you’re done. Cure the gel as long as it takes for your particular lamp. I go for around 3 minutes. Saving a fortune on salon acrylic nails :)

Teegan
Teegan
 

Do not waste your money – You try to leave a bad review on there website under the poly gel kits but they never publish them! Do not fall for there 5 star reviews, as they never publish any bad ones! This company is horrible to deal with, the product is crap! I have also tried reporting them to the ACCC but they do nothing!

Emilie masi
Emilie masi14 posts
 

Not happy, does not work as promised – Not happy with product. Not as promised. Product too sticky, and spoke with support abs they said to try warming the product. Made it more sticky. Extremely unhappy and want a refund. I spent a lot of money on a kit and different colours, I wish I checked product review before buying.when I did manage to do the gel on my left hand, lasted less than 24 hours and the colours are not as dhorn Show details

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T.
T.Australian Capital Territory3 posts
 

I threw it out – The end result is ok-ish, but it's soooo hard to use. The gel is way too sticky and the slip solution doesn't work at all. The brush starts to come apart (where the strands come out and get stuck in the gel). They last no where near as long as professionally done nails (start to peal/lift within 5 days). The colours are also not at all what… Read more

they appear (I painted over them each time).

I also think it's completely useless if you're trying to make them longer than your current nails. The gel bulges out under the nail, so you then have to use the brush to flatten it out while the cast is on.

The clip thing that's meant to hold the cast on doesn't help at all (one of the times I was drying some nails and when I took them out it had dried lifted off my actual nail).

It's just a nightmare really. Worth looking into other options, or just literally paying to get them done.

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

Hi T, To further assist you with your concern, you can… Read more

Mythic
Mythic223 posts
 

Absolutely hopeless service – When the items took much longer to arrive than promised (clearly coming from China to Australia) I complained and was given several stories about how they couldn’t possibly cancel and refund my order. They then said they would refund shipping, which they didn’t. I sent 9 (!!!) emails requesting the order be cancelled as the misleading shipping time meant the product didn’t arrive in time and was ignored or flat out lied to each time. Never again.

MG G.
MG G.QLD2 posts
 

So disappointed over $100 wasted – Wish I had read all the reviews before buying. The colours weren’t a match to what was advertised at all. Followed printed instructions as well as video. The gel is way too sticky and the slip solution didn’t help at all. Nothing worked I’ve used gel nail products before but this was really unworkable. Was very good excited to try but left … Read more

disappointed. The order was not dispatched Omar arrived more than 10 days after I ordered was not worth the wait. Purchase 23/3 arrived 8/4 I hope I hear back and get my refund. A sticky mess

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

Hi Mg,

Thank you so much for the review. Please message us at customerservice@gmail.com for resolutions.

Georgia Murray
Georgia MurrayWA
 

Amazing once you get the hang of it – My first application took about 4 hour's & the end result was a mess, my second time I had learned more about the product's & how to use them correctly & what worked best for me. I have been using for about a year now & I improve everytime still. People mistake them for professionally done nails now. Shipping was also fast which was unexpected, I thought it would be coming from China & arrive month's later but it was within a week to Australia Show details ·  1

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Reyna
Reyna
 

Polygel nail kit glitter version – I bought this last year and I only got a chance to use it just then. Imagine, it didn't dry at all despite not using it for quite some time. I was skeptical first but it arrived 2 weeks after buying it. My first attempt wasn't so bad but ofcourse it takes time to master it. Will definitely order more polish. Show details ·  1

Sue
SueQLD2 posts
 

Gel nails – First time using this product, I put another gel colour over the nail. It’s been 5 days and no chips etc. very happy, will do better next time around and hopefully get better with practice. Show details ·  1

Michelle
MichelleNSW3 posts
 

Absolutely disgusting service – After 4 weeks product arrives from China. Informed company at start of week 3 I wished for a refund as needed said product for a wedding which had been weekend just gone. For a week I battle Aubrey and excuse after excuse after excuse I finally contacted Fair Trading. Not once did this woman say the product had to come from China as I actually… Read more

asked that question. This company is fraudulent in that they hang you on until the 30 days have past and you cannot get a refund according to their website. The parcel shall remain unopened until I hear back from Fair Trading. Save yourself and buy from eBay and from an Australian company.......

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

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K Dann
K DannQLD2 posts
 

Rubbish – If I could give 0 stars I would. Crap product and even worse customer service. Illegal practices and misleading website. 100% money back guarantee is an illusion and even with damafed goods they try to refuse. AVOID AVOID AVOID Show details

Gel Bae
Gel Bae    

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kayla a.
kayla a.WA
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Easy to do DIY nails – This is my first time trying DIY poly gel nails. And it was so easy to do once I practiced a couple times on a couple of casts first. I am no expert on nails, I followed the clear instructions provided by GelBae. You mould the gel into the cast (it is sticky) so you need the solution to help press the gel in without getting stuck to the brush. The… Read more ·  1

casts provide lines to help measure the nails to be the same length. After you’ve finished your nails it feels the same as salon nails.

Lauren W
Lauren WACT
 
Value for Money
Colour
Longevity
Texture

Beautiful colours, easy to work with – I use different nail decorations after application. A full set, applied correctly with enough product on each nail, will last as long as I have them on-I don’t break them, and will reapply a new set after a sufficient amount of regrowth. It does my my natural nail a bit thinner after filing, but I will take a break from the forms every other month to let my natural nails breathe. Show details ·  1

Raissa Pum
Raissa Pum
 

Absolutely obsessed and amazed!! – First I would just like to say that the delivery was very efficient. The website is beautiful and very simple to locate items which is what I LOVE. Now the product, I cannot believe I have not tried this earlier. It is such a convenient and fun way to do your nails. The colours are beautiful, the accessories are fantastic and overall 1000% happy with the results when I used this. THANK YOU GELBAE, 10/10 :) ❤️ Show details ·  1

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