All Nail Envy nail strengthener products can be used as a stand-alone treatment or as a base coat alternative underneath your favorite OPI Nail Lacquer. If wearing Nail Envy alone without nail color on top -- apply two coats to clean, dry nails with cuticles pushed back. Followed by one coat every other day. After one week, use any OPI Polish Remover to remove all Nail Envy and Nail Lacquer, if present. Repeat the application process again.