does someone have feedback on how to remove this kind of manicure?

Essie Gel-setter comes off just like normal nail polish would with nail polish remover. If you have a salon gel mani then you should go to the salon to have it removed. There are at home tricks but you need to be careful not to mess up your nails

Can you use it over a french manicure? Will it prevent yellowing?

Yes, you most definitely use it over any color. I have used it over french manicures, reds, neutrals, etc. and I've never experienced any yellowing with my nail color. One thing I can say, is it definitely works better with other Essie nail polishes...absolutely no chipping! However, it still prevents major chipping with other brands and prolongs the nail color.

I prefer clear polish. Can this be used by itself or with only a base coat?

I do not see why you could not use it by itself. I do on occasion just use a base coat and then top with the gel setter, mainly because I have a base coat that I like so I do not polish my nails without it.

Is this polish easily removed with regular polish remover?

Yes it removes easily with regular nail polish remover.

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essie Nail Care, Strong Start Base Coat, Nail Strengthener, 0.46 fl oz

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Brand
essie
Item Form
Polish
Item Weight
13.06 g
Liquid Volume
13.5 ml
Specialty
Nail Hardner

🌱8-Free vegan, cruelty-free formula

💅Perfect base for long-lasting manicures

💪Strengthens nails with biotin

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💅 Elevate your nail game—stronger, cleaner, flawless every time!

BIOTIN INFUSED STRENGTH - Fortify your nails against peeling, chipping, and breakage with a power-packed base coat.
CLEAN CONSCIOUS BEAUTY - 8-Free vegan formula means no harmful chemicals and zero animal testing—beauty you can feel good about.
LIGHTWEIGHT FAST DRYING - Smooth application with a quick-dry formula that fits your busy lifestyle.
TOP RANKED NAIL STRENGTHENER - Join thousands of happy users—rated #8 in Nail Strengtheners with a stellar 4.7-star average.
SALON QUALITY MANICURE AT HOME - Create flawless, durable manicures that last longer with essie’s expert-approved base coat.

Essie Strong Start Base Coat is a 0.46 fl oz vegan, 8-Free nail polish base coat infused with biotin to strengthen and harden nails. Designed to reduce peeling, chipping, and breakage, it provides the perfect foundation for long-lasting manicures. Trusted by professionals and ranked among the top nail strengtheners, this cruelty-free formula delivers salon-quality results at home.

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Asin	B07KYNY7C4
Best Sellers Rank	#8 in Nail Strengtheners
Item Model Number	0095008031422
Manufacturer	Essie
Product Dimensions	3.47 x 1.85 x 3.47 inches; 0.46 ounces
Upc	095008031422

essie Nail Care, Strong Start Base Coat, Nail Strengthener, 0.46 fl oz

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