Yes though I think the real issue is the chemicals that stay on your nails and possibly get in to your skin and you know they push cuticle back which looks good but cuticle is there to protect the part of your finger where the nail comes out and pushing it back opens that area for bacteria and viruses it’s just altogether not a good idea but the idea at the end for a natural manicure is nice. Don’t do it until after you’ve practiced because that almond oil is just like moisturizer and it could cause discoloring on the strings. best do it before bedtime so it can soak in and be gone in the morning.