Trying out Builder Gel Nails for the first time instead of Gel X! #shorts

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[Helenix]

With builder gel I would recommend after the base gel apply a thin layer of gel and do NOT cure it under the lamp, after that you want to add a thicker layer in a “u” form (if you can angle your finger down to use faculty to help) and then turn your finger upside down so the gel can self level and add an apex to the correct part of your nail, then cure like you normally would. I would recommend doing one nail at a time ✨

[nuclearana]

thank you for showing you putting on a mask & glasses! i wish people did that more often bc it’s important for viewers to see and follow those steps. i see so many people doing this stuff unmasked and it’s so dangerous for your lungs and eyes with the particles in the air 😭 a dust collector alone isn’t enough

[oliviaolive]

I think base gel for builder gel is KEY! I would have some lifting after 3 weeks (i kick butt on my nail prep 100%) and after I started adding base gel under the builder gel, builder will last me at least 1 month no lifting!!!

[RavenRays]

The bottle is so cute and the nails look amazing! ❤

[louizagt]

Hey BIAB user here! My best tip is definitely to use a very thin coat and DO NOT CURE but then add a bead on and float the gel generally over the nail then flip your hand upside down for like 10 seconds. Most BIAB is self levelling so can leak onto side walls very quickly so make sure to work fast and cure asap

[sophie_]

the amount of respect i have for people who can fully do their nails is huge, i can’t even paint my right hand with plain nail polish😭

[bohobellenails]

Not sure what you found that said base gel isn’t necessary but for gels it is, things like builder gel or hard gel a base gel provides adhesion to the natural nail. Now some soft gels can hold on pretty well to the natural nail without base (like the Young Nails Fiber gel) but that’s a trial and error thing. It’s always safest to just use a base gel prior to a gel application. Oh yes and I’m a licensed nail tech promise I’m not just giving random info without being able to back it up 😂❤

[xXxNeonPrincessxXx]

A tip to get it to be in a correct shape is to position your nails upside down so gravity can mold the builder gel to your nail's natural shape.

[ruthann]

Polish the gel in thin coats like you're doing regular polish, let settle for 10 seconds and then cure full 60 seconds in between each layer. It will allow you to BUILD them as thick or thin as you'd like and you don't have to do a ton of filing. You're welcome 😊

[tammyperez]

I use builder gel to do my nails by myself and I thinks it’s very nice for extensions if you don’t want acrylic. But I think that you have to use a little bit less gel in your nails and do it in layers so that there’s more uncured product 🤗

[momNOseBeST]

Try a different builder gel that is not so runny. Also try keeping it just in the middle and then use a thin liner brush to do the sides it will prevent flooding. Flip you finger upside will help level it in middle for the right structure. Modelones or bottles both have good builder in a bottle. I personally prefer potted builder gels they tend to be thicker n move less but most are hard gel and you just fill

[sarahdarakjy]

As someone that used to wear extensions that currently does overlays over my natural actually saved me way more time surprisingly. My natural nails grow at different angles (?) Some are crooked.. some curve downward some are perfectly straight.... trying to get all of them symmetrical/even with one another took significantly longer than building from scratch or putting a tip on. Just my own personal experience😅

[RiyaPatel-kjfx]

need base gel for natural nails. you don’t need it if you have something in between like gel x full cover tip

[deborahjellison]

I've been doing gel on my natural n😮ails for years. I got tired of doing acrylic and then doing the gel, so I decided to skip a step.

[Aplusnails]

Builder gel tips: you can add a slip layer by applying one thin coat of the builder gel and cure it for 30 seconds then use a bead of builder gel and light tap it where you want it to go (it will only go where the gel has already been)
I suggest one nail at a time and also putting your nail upside down so the majority of the product will go to the middle of the nail creating an apex :) great job btw! Love the pink with the designs!

[ashlaraque]

Use a fine sanding ban or a fine grit file to wrap up your nails really good, clean your cuticles really well with the diamond bits. I prefer to do a dry manicure but to each its own. Then I dehydrate with acetone and go in with Young Nails protein bond. If you want a thinner and more natural looking alternative you should try fiber glass Gel. Didier is good.

[christineramsey]

I work in a local salon and I do builder gel on 4 of my clients. 2 are allergic to acrylic and after introducing them to this, they were sold. It is important to do things layers and curing 60 seconds each coat. It nessasary to wipe off the sticky coat before gel colored polish.
I wear acrylics but every other fill, I use the builder gel instead. ❤

[ria]

Could u share how you organize your nail tools? I see you have the shelf with wheels.. that's such a good idea! Would like to see it in detail!!😍

[marikalouw]

Try doing fills instead of doing a soak off each time, as prolonged use of acetone is prone to weaken the natural nails. I hope this helps ❤

[angelicahermina]

Right after aplaying the builder gel turn nail upside down for 30 sec and cure this makes the layer evenly