DIY At Home Easy Perfect Gel Nails for Beginners! Après DUPE Method
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- Hello beauties! Thank you for stopping by and watching my video.
I wanted to share with you guys how I’ve been staying occupied during this time by doing my own nails. Obviously nail salons are closed so we have to stay cute on our own. In todays video I will be using the apes gel x dupe method to apply my nails. I will link the original brand as well as other brands with similar techniques down belolw. But if you’re like me and staying on a budget you can just buy the things you need if you already do your nails at home. Stay safe and enjoy the video!
Apres gel x (original)
apresnail.com
Others
Kiara sky gelly tips
www.kiarasky.c...
123 go method
enailcouture.c...
Products I used
gel polish- www.amazon.com...
Aimeili builder gel-www.amazon.com...
Makartt coffin full cover nails-www.amazon.com...
Nail drill-www.amazon.com...
polygel kit that I had prior- www.amazon.com...
Nail dehydrator and primer- www.amazon.com...
Nail tech I got the inso from
Longhairprettynails
/ 00marsreiko00
Femi beauty
• DIY Easy Perfect Gel N...
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Goal 500!!!!!
i can’t believe this was your first nail video! it was filmed and explained perfectly!!! just subscribed :)
Awee thank you for watching and supporting my channel that means a lot to me 🥰!!!
You break it down so well for people like me that have no idea how to do their nails properly. I’m a subscriber now. Thank you so much 😊
This was explained so well! I literally suck at doing my nails but I actually feel like I could do them with ease because of this video! So good!!!
Awee thanks so much!!!! 💕
Wow, I love these.
I love putting my butterflies, holo hearts, neon hearts, other nail art under my clear nails with a few layers of top coat applied underneath also. 🥰🥰🥰💅🏾
Yasss!! I love a little something special on my nails. Thanks for watching beauty.
In my opinion I find that the " BTArtBox " on Amazon are more sturdy press on nails, they have the perfect coffin shape so literally no need for shaping, they come in a variety of different nail shapes in that brand, also what I loved about BTArtBox was that the nails have the pefect Apex which gives you a more natural acrylic look unlike most press on nails which are more often straight and flat.
I actually use that brand too. I like their nail tips as well! Thanks for watching ♥️
I just tried those and the size 0 was too small for my thumb 😭 if I forced it down enough to fit, it will probably make my nail sore if I actually adhered it :( any advice? And/or other brands that have wider beds or sizes?
I didn't even finish watching yet and I know it gonna be dope. Thanks for sharing sis
Awe , Thank you for watching!!
I picked up a couple extra steps from your video. Hoping with these steps my next set will last longer.
Yay!!!! Thanks for watching my video! If you tried it how did they hold up?
You are so lovely at explaining..best nail application video ... Thanks a lot. ❤️
Thank you so much! This comment just made my day ♥️.
I LOVE THIS!!! how did you get the butterflies on the nail though? for the life of me i can’t find a good way too!!
Thank you!! And thank you for watching. I didn’t include the butterfly in the video because my angle was really off. But my little trick with nail decals like that or loose glitter is to put it under the clear nail. I apply a nice layer of gel top coat and place the butterflies where I want them. Once I’m happy I cure for 30 seconds add another layer of top coat to seal the design and apply the nail. I hope that helps. If I don’t do it that way then I will put the butterflies on top and encapsulate it with the builder gel. 💕
@@Turnersbeauty amazing 🤩 way of doing it.
I can’t get rid of the air bubbles! Am I not using enough. I keep having the thumbs pop off. After one day
Hi, the reason you’re getting air bubbles is because there isn’t enough product. The best way to apply the nail is started from the cuticle and slowly press down until there are no bubbles. Be sure you are properly prepping your natural nails and if the thumb is the right size. If the thumb is too small it will pop right off.
Very good video. You explain it well. Thank you so very much
Awee thank you so much for watching glad you enjoyed.
This is the best most affordable one so far so thank you ! Lol
Omggg yay!! Thanks
Absolutely ❤ this, you were so precise with the steps and all the info. I have been thinking about buying the kiara sky kit and was saving up for it, but this has changed my mind! Thank you!
Demi Bajela yay!!! Thank you so much for watching 💕💕💕😁😁
Your nails look on point! I love! I am doing an acrylic nail video tomorrow, I’m so excited for it! Xx
Molly Jeffree thank you so much! I’ll definitely keep an eye out so I can watch it! I love nail videos.
Oh my god!!! I am going to try this for sure!! So much easier than using a damn dual form!
New subscriber here and I love this video is so well explained
😥 thank you so much that mean a lot 💖💖💖🥰
I subbed, so you better start cranking out more amazing nail vids!!! 🤗🤗🤗
Lola Sky Awee thank you so much ☺️!! And they’re coming girl!! 🥰🥰
Bravo!! You did an amazing job!
Thank you so much babe this is the best !! Very informative ❤️❤️
Beautiful 🤩
I love what you did and how you did this...its perfect.
Thank you so much 🥰♥️
This looks sooo good!
Awee thank you so much 😁
Love this. Thank you.
Awe thank you so much for watching 🥰!!!
You did such an amazing job 💜
Awee thank you sooo much 🥰!!!!
Great video, your nails are gorgeous
Loooooove this!!! 😍😍😍😍Super easy!!
Thanks for watching 😉 💕
If we use a builder gel underneath instead of a builder base will it effect the hold of the nails?
The builder base that I used is a builder gel. But it can also be used for multiple things. But either way it wouldn’t effect the hold of the nail because it’s a strong holding product! Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi. When you do the base coat before the gel nail polish do you have to cure the base coat? And also do you have to take off the sticky layer or can you just leave it? Many thanks x
Hi, yes you do cure the base coat for 30s and don’t wipe the sticky layer off the base coat. That’s what makes everything stick to the base. Hope this helps. 🥰
Loved it 💕💞
Thank you so much ☺️ 💕
would it matter if I didn't add a base gel to the nail? would is still have a strong hold on the nail/last longer if i used builder gel
This video is so helpful! I just have a small problem. My nails are a bit small and it seem like there is a gap when I put the full cover fake nail on them. How do fill in those gaps so it won’t pop off?
Hi lovely, first off thank you for watching. I’m not sure what you mean by your nails are a bit small. But if you’re still experiencing a gap you’re not putting enough gel inside the nail. If there isn’t enough gel the nails are prone to pop off. Also I’d recommend applying the nail starting at the cuticle and slowly press down till the air bubbles are out. Hope this helps.
@@Turnersbeauty This was very helpful and Thank you so much! 😊
Omg thank you for sharing!! Would I be able to use my IBD Hard gel builder as my adhesive? Or would a soak off builder base be better??
Both are fine. Just depends on your preference.
IBD didn’t work for me it worked more like a poly gel for me
You did a beautiful 😻 job
Thank you, and thanks for watching 🥰
Amazing video 😍
Do you think that using a polygel would work the same as the builder gel, to adhere the tips to the nail?
Awee thank you so much! Absolutely you can use the polygel to adhere the tips ♥️
They are beautiful.
Thank you for watching ☺️☺️
Great video I just got gel x ♥️
Thank you! How are you liking the system?
Could I prep and polish the press on before apply the nail to hand. I suck at polishing my left hand
Oh absolutely! I do it all the time. Just be sure to cure the nails longer under the lamp to be sure it penetrated through the layers of polish. If you use nail glue just make sure there’s no air bubbles and you prep well. Thank you for watching 🥰.
Very nice! 👍🏾
Thank you so much ☺️🥰
How long the nails stay with this method??
You did a wonderful job
Thank you so much 🥰
i love these and wanna try them!! do you have to use the dehydrator and primer???
You don’t HAVE to. But it’s highly recommended because it will prevent lifting. You can also use alcohol if you can’t get your hands on it.
Do you have to use builder gel if you’re using the base gel ??
The builder base that I used is a builder gel. But it can also be used for multiple things. But either way it wouldn’t effect the hold of the nail because it’s a strong holding product! Thanks for watching 🥰
Any suggestions about getting these on straight. Sometimes I get crooked.
Love it so much !! 😍 how long did they last?? I’m planing on doing it on myself (: also instead on the base coat can you use the builder gel like the gel x ?? Or how do you recommend it to last longer?
They lasted a really long time. Just like a normal acrylic set I had to remove them for them to come off. You can do the builder gel if you want to add more strength. But before you apply any gel color I recommend to use the base so your color lasts.
I'm a zero too for my thumbs , guess I don't feel so bad anymore lol
#bigthumbgang!!!!! ♥️ glad I’m not alone lol
Same
AWESOME video! Anyway, one question, did you use glue and base gel to adhere the nails?
Thank you so much for watching. I used a builder gel from Aimeli on Amazon.
How long did you need to cure each nail for the gel to be fully cured underneath?
I flashed cured each nail ten seconds and then I’d cure the whole hand for 60s and that was it. But I also don’t put too much glue underneath.
can you show us how you did your ring finger nail (butterflies)....
I placed the butterflies under the nail one by one. I will do a video on it since it’s highly asked about so stay tuned! Thanks for watching 🥰
@@Turnersbeauty Can I do this method, and adhere the nail with nail glue? Like, would it glue on properly?
Can you paint the nails before applying them or will the gel not cure properly?
The light won’t be able to reach the base coat or whatever adhesive your using to stick your nails it’s best to put the clear nail on cure then use a gel polish, paint and cure
You can actually paint the nails before applying. If you buy the magnetic nail stands that people use to create the press ons. You may just have to cure longer but I have also seen it done on TH-cam. If you try it let me know how it goes and thanks for watching!
THIS IS SO GOOD!! how did you remove them??
Lily Potratz thank you so much!! To remove them I cut them down as much as possible. Then I use the drill to file down as close to the natural nail as possible and then wrap them in foil with a cotton pad saturated with acetone. And use a cuticle pusher to scrape off the excess product.
I wanted to know where you got those sanding bits & the thin cuticle bit?
I got my sanding bands from a nail supply store by my house but you can go on amazon or nail sites and type in medium grit sanding bands. And the cuticle bit is from amazon. I think I linked it. Thanks for watching ☺️🥰
This is video is exactly what I needed and thank you for posting. My question is the following can I put the aimelie gel under the whole nail?
Yay I’m so happy i can help!
So if your asking to put it under the entire fake nail you can just make sure once you cure it on you go back in with a no wipe topcoat because it will be sticky underneath. That way you ad strength and help with preventing a bulky nail on top. If this doesn’t answer your question please let me know so I can provide the right answer. Thanks for watching 🥰
@@Turnersbeauty ok so use a no wipe top coat instead of a builder gel? Would modelones top coat be good? The thing is im trying to get good at this before I get into the more harder stuff. You see when the pandemic hit I had to get a fill in. But all the salons were closed I quit for 2 months but alot of ppl were supportive and advised me not to quit that its a learning process and I will get better I've seen improvement as time goes by. So I ask you and I think you for getting back to me.
Can I use the Madam glam base??
O what base do you recommend??
You can use whatever base works for you. I’m sure the madam glam base will work just fine. Thanks for watching.
Very nice
Thank you ☺️
I wish she would’ve explain how she did the butterfly glitter.
Hi lovely, I just uploaded a whole video dedicated to how I did the butterfly glitter. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel 🥰.
Just subscribed!! I love this method but am i able to use the ibd builder gel pot to apply the false nails? I wasn’t sure if i could
Thank you so much for sticking around and supporting 💕! You definitely can use the ibd gel just be cautious of the amount you use.
@@Turnersbeauty of course! Keep up the work girl💖 ima fine that a try today
Great video
Thank you SO much. Thank you for watching and supporting ♥️🥰.
Do I have to use gel polish or can I use regular nail polish for color?
you can use either but i definitely recommend gel because it doesn’t chip and it lasts forever
im about to try this, but i dont have builder base. Do you think i can use a normal gel base coat to make the fake nails stick?
You can definitely use the base gel. Just be sure to apply a good amount to avoid air bubbles. Thanks for watching 💕
@@Turnersbeauty Thanku
Can you use these with dip powder?
Yes you definitely can!!! Just be careful with the cuticle area so it’s not too thick.
You didn’t find that you had to go up a size for the butterfly nail?
Nope I stayed my normal nail size. They are really thin so it didn’t take up much room.
How long did your nails last
How would you remove the nails?
Hi, to remove the nails I like to cut the nail length down as much as possible. Then I like to take my nail drill and file down to a very thin layer and then soak the remaining off. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions feel free to ask. Thank you for watching ♥️
I’m curious if we really need a base layer. I was doing this method with a base, then my builder gel from yayoge and some of the nails were not staying. Almost as if I were using dual forms. And I couldn’t tell if it was cause of the base or the full cover nails themselves. But when I added more gel and cured again it stayed.
So I really want to see someone just use their builder gel as the adhesive. No base prior to the “adhesive” layer. I damn near destroyed my nails trying to fix this trial & error. My nails were so nice before, & now they hurt like they used to with acrylic & that’s the whole reason I like gel better. 😭😭😭
I believe it all depends on the product your using. My builder gel in a bottle can be used as my base and adhesive layer. So I don’t have to do a base with this product but I do just to be safe. Also when applying the builder gel you may have to apply more than you think you do. The gel nails normally have a deeper apex and curve to the nail which makes room for you to add a good amount of builder gel, if there isn’t enough gel the nail won’t adhere properly. Also becareful because some gels do cause heat spikes which can cause your nails to hurt or the full gel tips are to curved for your nail bed which can also make your nails hurt. I’ve experienced that with the apres sculpted coffin tips.
Turnersbeauty This is my first time using yayoge builder gel. And I didn’t realize on the packaging it said it took 3 mins to cure! Which could be at fault as well.
I was adding a good amount of gel. I do gel over acrylic so the amount I used wasn’t the issue. And I’m used to heat spikes, didn’t have that issue w/ this yayoge gel even when I used a lot of gel. I added even more gel than I would’ve though because what I put started curing but not fully since it takes 3 mins, so it wasn’t curing the nail on if that makes sense? Like the gel was curing before it could cure the nail on.
And these are just some AliExpress tips so that could be why but still. I’ve seen others with similar brands but they don’t show the trial & errors so that’s where my issue is. 😭
I've been doing my nails with what's now known as the "Apres method" for years! I also use this on some of my clients. If using bottled builder gel to adhere you do NOT need to use a base coat. The important thing is nail prep. The builder gel will do a great job of adhering on its own. You can either do builder gel or base coat both work great. Acrylic powder as well. I actually use that aimeili brand and it stays on until I take them off. You can also add a layer of base coat underneath the nail for extra strength followed by top coat. I hope this helps
Raquel Barnes Yea that’s what I was thinking I’d do. Put enough for a flash cure just to cure the nail on, and then do a full cure once the nails are secured on with no need for holding it in place.
Raquel Barnes (in response to your 2nd comment) Okay that makes sense. I’m going to try a set doing it w/ no base layer. Idk I’ve just never been a fan of using a base, from a base & top coat set, to then place builder gel on top. I feel like the base layer defeats the purpose of adding the builder gel cause it can’t penetrate how I feel it should. It’s just something I’ve been debating on. But trial & errors is the only way I can find out.
Bt art box nails off Amazon . Put polygel underneath . These full coverage coffin tips are cheaper
I haven’t tried that way yet with polygel but I want too. Maybe I’ll record me using it for the first time. Thanks for watching! 🥰
How long do they last beautiful?
They last really long. For me they last until I’m ready to take them off I can go 2+ weeks. Thanks for watching 😃.
I wanna do this with non soak off gel
You can it’ll just be harder to remove you’d have to file down everything. Thanks for watching 🥰
How long do they last?
Hi Elisa thank you for watching! They last just as long as an acrylic set. Mine lasted a little over two weeks. They could’ve lasted longer but I wanted to change them and took them off.
Brilliant video! Could you put polygel on top to add more strength? X
heather20467 Hi Heather! Thank you so much for watching. You can put polygel on top to add more strength if you feel comfortable doing so. But you can also put on a layer or two of the builder gel instead. But honestly they don’t need extra strength, but of course do as you like! 💕💕
Thank you sm I will be trying this on one of my clients this weekend 😻😻😻 my client is going on vacation should I just add the builder fell on top to ensure they don’t fall or bend
Of course thanks for watching. I would apply the builder gel on top for extra security 🥰🥰
What do you use to edit your videos?
Hi, I just use basic iMovie. Thank you for watching 🥰🥰
How do U remove these nails wen U wana do a new set?
Teara Lee so I remove them two ways. The first way I heat up a bowl of water. And then a smaller bowl filled with acetone into the bigger one and put one hand in with a cloth over the hand and bowl to keep the heat in. Doing this speeds up the process. After 15 mins I scrape off as much as I can. And then soak for another 15 mins if necessary. The second way is taking a piece of aluminum foil and a cotton ball dipped in acetone and wrapping it around the finger and soak for 15 mins.
Ps I always file down as much as possible before any soaking. Helps to remove bulk and layers on the nail and speeds up the process.
Turnersbeauty so if I wana make the nail really strong how many base coats do I add?
Teara Lee well I use the markartt coffin tips and they are really sturdy on their own. I don’t add any extra layers of base coat or top coat to make them stronger. I use one layer base coat 2 coats of color and 1 layer top coat. I never have any issues with them and I work retail. If you wanted to make them stronger because the tips you’re using is weak or soft I would suggest to use the builder gel on top and use that to create acrylic like strength. I would suggest two layers then wipe off the sticky residue with alcohol and file and shape as necessary.
@@Turnersbeauty oh ok whats a good builder gel to use?
Pretty 🥰
Thank you so much ☺️
Hi this video is great! Do you cure after each coat of the base gel and builder gel? Also can i use the regular UV LED gel lamps they sell on amazon?
Yessica Mendoza Hi beautiful! Thanks so much for watching 💕. You do want to cure after each coat and yes you can. Depending on what kind of lamp will depend on how long you cure for. My lamp came in a polygel kit from amazon so you’re fine. I cure from 30/60 seconds
Can U use alcohol as a dehydrator?
Teara Lee yes you can. I’ve also done that a few times and it disinfects! Thanks for watching and asking questions 💕
You did an amazing job on your nails and I can relate because my nail beds are wide AF, it makes me so mad sometimes lol. How did you get the butterflies onto your nails?
Tynaya F thank you so much and thanks for watching. I didn’t include the butterfly nail because I didn’t like how it came out. But to achieve the nail you want to put top coat underneath the nail and then put whatever you want to encapsulate. So you can do glitter or the butterflies. Then cure that and once you cure go ahead and add more top coat to make sure everything is sealed.
how do these come off?
When I’m ready to take them off I cut them down to my desired length. Then I file off the gel polish or design and soak them in acetone.
@@Turnersbeauty tysm!
so nail glue isn’t needed for this??
Nope no nail glue Is needed unless that’s what you prefer to use for a more temporary application.
Please read the reviews on this Polish it’s dangerous I almost bought it I ended up buying kiara sky
The first gel for the application
Thank you so much I will look into it. I haven’t had any issues or anything like that with it but I will definitely check it out. 💖
I use the exact same method omg. How long did this set last?
This set lasted me a while. I even did a color change at some point so I want to say about three weeks. It could’ve gone longer but I like to switch it up.
I want to try this but I wash my hands a MILLION times a day
You can still give it a try. I also was my hands a ton and sanitize a ton so you should be fine. Especially if you do great prepping! GO FOR IT!! 🥰
You get this from femi beauty obviously? Just go watch her videos your doing every single thing she is except her videos posted several months ago
Jenessa Ondrick thank you so much for your view and comment. If you read my description I literally listed that I got my inspiration from her and longhairprettynails and added their TH-cam. So your comment is irrelevant have a nice day 🥰🥰🥰.
First of all Jenessa it’s “you’re” not “your”. Second , don’t come to this page with your negative trolling ass, clearly you have nothing better to do with your life so you’re here trolling on people who have a life . Keep that negative energy to yourself. Bye bitch.
Turnersbeauty amazing video btw!! Keep up the amazing work !! ❤️❤️❤️
Everyone gets their inspiration from someone.
I’m sure “ femi “ did as well. Anywho, I enjoy turnersbeauty since I don’t follow anyone else who does nails so I’m glad she’s putting this type of content out there!
Love this video! ✨ So detailed!
sharmin islam thank you baby!!! And thanks for all the support ❤️
Great video
Thank you so much ☺️
How long did they last?
This set actually lasted me a while.I would say up to a month. I even did color changes with it. I normally changed them at the 2 week mark because I get bored but they last until I’m ready to remove them
@@Turnersbeauty bet thank you
How long do they last?
For me they lasted till I was ready to take them off. I actually even changed the design with this set and they were still holding strong. 2+ weeks
Oh I also work beauty retail so I’m always washing my hands, sanitizing my hands, cleaning, using oils etc and they stay on.
Thanks ladies, that was my question..Cant wait until Sat to try myself...😁