You can also mix the dip powder with the builder gel! The acrylic from the dip powder turns the gel into a polygel-like consistency and applies like polygel! I love doing this with pretty glitters like sparkle&co. Less time, less steps, and for me less extra bulk on the nails :)
Thank you so much, for making this video! I now know how to do this from beginning to end! You are awesome! 💞 You should turn this into a class with a cheat sheet to go along with it!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for this video! I started using builder gel with peel base and the first nail I went to pop off took forever and I thought I was doing something wrong but this makes me feel so much better!
Thank you so much for this video! I’m trying to get the hang of builder gel and peel base. Clear dip would always lift when I popped dip off from the peel base.
THIS IS SO HELPFUL! Thank you for taking the time to show us step by step without leaving anything out. Builder gel has been a game changer for my weak nails! I find i get less lifting than with clear dip as well!
This video is a huge help. I tried peel base with builder gel for the first time, last night, so I'm not sure how I did. If the 'peel base' doesn't peel this time, now I know how to fix my errors. Thank you for such a thorough & informative video.
Really want to start builder gel and peel base! Just have to get over my fears and take the plunge, but we’ll see if this happens 😂 this video is so so helpful and informative, thank you so much!!
Thank you. I have been on the fence about the builder gel and peel base to cut down on acetone exposure. Plus I love the idea of changing my colors every few days vs two or more weeks. Have you tried any other builder gels?
Because of you I bought everything for builder gel and tried it for the first time. The only tricky part really is working with the nail forms cuz I had no length but I only need it for the first time while I let the length of my natural nail grow out so it was definitely worth it. I gotta try the gel top under the peel base trick next time! This was a great video!!
I must have missed this video. Thank you for all the in depth knowledge that you shared...it was very much needed!! One suggestion (something I’ve picked up from watching Nailcou videos.) When you use the lint free cotton wipe with alcohol you should start at the cuticle and surround only the nail with it and wipe ONLY in a DOWNWARD swipe. When you wipe all around on the nail, including the skin at your cuticle and sidewalls, you are exposing that skin to uncured gel (the tacky layer) and risking infection. Hopefully I explained that so it makes sense. Again, thanks so much for this informative video!! Happy Holidays & be safe 😷
@@CaroleAnnette Aaaah...Well I’m glad I was able to share something that could possibly help you, especially since I’ve learned and enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) watching so many of your videos!! Thanks Carole!!
Thank you for the thorough video: I’m still trying to figure bout my home fix for thin nails so this was very educational. One question: could you address how you treat the free edge during application? Specifically, do you wrap the tip with the protein bond, base gel, builder gel and peel base? Thanks so much!!
I personally don’t wrap the tip because I don’t experience lifting at the tip or sides. But if you notice you have issues in those areas; definitely cap them with all of those
hi carole you post / make such informative videos love them all. question... when you apply gel base coat BEFORE PEEL BASE after curing do you wipe off the tacky layer of the gel base then proceed with applying the peel base
I have a playlist that covers gelly tip application 💖 th-cam.com/play/PLTg4My-2GEti63Ak-ZQcwAhbIxVFiWNaJ.html Gelly tips should not pop off if properly applied (unless you apply peel off base coat under the tips)
This was so helpful, thank you! My TD BG is on its way to me and I’m trying to fully educate myself before my first attempt.. 😅 Question: If I were to switch my mani every week or so, would I have to fill growth each time? Or is it ok to dip over small amounts of growth until you get a couple weeks in?
Fill in growth as you feel is needed. 💞 our nails grow at different rates so I may need a fill more frequently than someone else because I feel mine grow fast. I do fills every 2 weeks.
Just found this super great video! Thank you. My nails are thin and I want to protect them. My question is: can I use the BG from triple d in the bottle with same results? Same technique?
This video is amazing and so helpful. Do you think the builder gel in a cup works just as good as builder gel in a bottle? Also, have you tried other builder gels? If so, what's your favorite one?
I’ve tried a handful of builder gels, both in a pot and bottle. I prefer jar for the most part, but I have fallen in love with Kimberz Kreations and Dipalicious Nails builders in a bottle! They’re sooo clear, great quality, great strength, and the bottles are soo incredible.
If I don’t use peel base, do I just put gel top coat on if I have to file? No base coat? Also, if I choose not to use peel base, do I have to file off powder to remove and change color?
Super helpful video! I’m just about to use builder gel to build onto my nubbies using a form. This is only my 3rd try. I used Triple D the 1st time and loved it. I used IBD hard builder gel the 2nd time and found it more difficult b/c it wasn’t really self leveling. I am about to try my 3rd builder gel which is NYK1. I don’t have their base gel or top so I’m using Triple D’s (hopefully that won’t be a problem). I was wondering if you prefer self leveling builders for creating length, or harder gels? And is Triple D your fave builder? Any video on this topic of building long nails using forms or otherwise? I’m on Marla’s Mani Fam FB group (I’m Rula Shin) so I subbed after seeing some of your amazing nail art pics there! You’re very talented!
Chronicle of a Lone Sheep omg, thank you for hanging out with me here! I’m so glad you found me. I love Marla’s videos! I don’t usually use my BG to build length, so.. I can’t say much on using a harder gel versus Triple D. I’ve successfully been able to use TD to extend my nails with nail forms. It was easy as heck! The Triple D channel has a video on this method. th-cam.com/video/H9qt96m8DHA/w-d-xo.html
Carole Annette Thank you so much for responding to my question and for providing the link! I’ll definitely be watching your channel, looking forward to what’s coming next :-)
I really enjoyed the video. I have been thinking about using builder gel. However, I am curios if builder gel will assist with nail growth and strengthening them?
Yes!!! Since I don’t remove my builder gel, just so fills, my nails aren’t prone to breaking and don’t lift like they would with dip powder! My nails are the longest they have ever been!
This was great. I do have a few questions. How long do your nails last with this method (any issues with them popping off between dips when you don’t want them to)? Do you have to clean your builder gel brush or do you just leave it as is since it’s in the self contained lid? Last, how often are you removing your builder gel completely and doing a whole new set? Thanks for a great and informative video!
Sara Anderson yes - so if I do 2 full layers of peel base, I risk them popping off or chipping easier. If I want a mani to last a full week, 1 full layer is good enough for me. 2. I do clean my brush. I take a lint free wipe or paper towel and put some rubbing alcohol on it. Then I gently wipe my brush on the paper towel to clean each side of the brush. I only wipe once per side. I don’t need all of the BG off, just the excess. 3. Almost never. I’ve only removed it completely 2x since May. 😅 I find that doing fills are soo easy and not time consuming at all. If I want an entire BG refresh, once a month starting from new isn’t bad at all.
Carole thank you so much for the step-by-step. I've been using peel base and can't get it quite right (they won't come off neatly), so I will try your methods. One question: what brand bond do you recommend? There are many and they really vary in price. Do you prefer the non-acid? Thank you!
AMAZING!! So much good information for a first time user! I still have a question, if I wipe the tacky layer off of the BG and want to do gel method tomorrow with the peel base, do I need to do gel top coat first before peel base?
I’ve never used the OPI bond, so I’m not entirely sure. If they claim that it’s to prevent lifting and ensure longevity and maximum adhesion of gel and acrylic products. - then yes!
Hi, I am doing a coat of gel top coat over my BG and my PB is adhering to the BG when I try to remove it. I even tried putting base coat and 2 layers TC over the BG before putting the PB. I do let the PB dry. I have tried 1-3 coats same issue. BUT I have been using clear dip powder after the PB. I didn't realize I could eliminate this step. :) Do you think that is why I have an issue? I cannot get the dip to pop off and my nails keep getting damaged. I do file and use cuticle oil. Please help! The PB is unt. Thank you! Marley
so did you apply the builder to natural nails or did you have tips on already? i need like a full video with from natural nail to completed nail. i’m new to all this so i want to make sure i’m doing it all in the correct order.
during your first application, I believe you used a gel top coat prior to peel base. Do you apply top coat again prior to peel base on your fill? I didn't notice.
The gel top coat prior to peel base is totally optional. I think the glossy surface of the wiped builder gel or gel top coat helps the peel base remove easier.
Is builder gel used over tips? Or do you use builder gel to build tips the builder gel is the tips itself? Can you use the peel base without builder gel?
No, you don’t have to do it with clear dip. And if you’re asking about the teal mani, it’s not a decal. I stamped it on :) th-cam.com/video/i7AgtAszpbc/w-d-xo.html
The base gel you use before using the builder- can it be any gel base? Like the opi one? Can you use builder without the gel base and just go to the application after the bonding primer?
Yes, you can use any gel base you have on hand. You can use the BG without the gel base, however, it’s prone to lift if it doesn’t have the base to adhere to.
So I don’t have a light and I just want to use a peel base and use dip powder method. Will this still peel off well without a builder gel? Did you say use a top coat after peel base but before dip base?
When you say put on top coat before peel base for regular dip powder users - do you mean apply a UV gel top coat to the nail, or do you mean a regular polish top coat? Thank you!
Hello again @CarolAnnette! I hope I’m not asking too many questions! I just got my OG Dips BG and a LED/UV lamp to do my first attempt. However I did not get any protein bond or gel base! I do have Mia’s Secret Protein base on order but did not not buy the Gel Base coat to use under the BG. Finally my question, can I use another brand of dip liquid called “Bond” in place of the gel base coat? If not, can I use a dip base coat under the first layer of BG? I never have lifting problems from any brand of liquids and dips. My cuticles are not oily, quite the opposite actually. Do you think it would be okay to skip the Mia’s Secret step AND the gel base step? I’ve watched so many “how to use BG” videos my mind is spinning 😵💫 on the sequence of products to use! Thanks for any guidance you can offer! P.S. I also intend to use a dip liquids top coat, not any gel top coat. So after the BG final layer, I THINK I’m not suppose to wipe off the tacky layer of IF I’m using dip powder right after? I would just use dip base coat and the dip? Do you see how confused I am?! Sorry!
Hi Carol! So dip liquids cannot be used to apply the builder gel. You may experience lifting, popping off, etc… If you were to try to do this process without bond and gel base, don’t replace them with the dip liquids. Just leave them out. After it’s all cured, yes, wipe the tacky layer off with rubbing alcohol and a lint free wipe. Then you will be able to dip right over the top ☺️
Hi. In my other post I shared that I had a reaction from gel top coat ...I think. But perhaps the builder gel flooded my cuticle. Hmm. Would that cause red swollen cuticles for 2 weeks now? I guess it makes sense if it got under my cuticle by mistake and then hardened when curing since I was ok before?
If you’re sensitive to gel products, definitely ! That’s why I had to cut my thumbnail so short. The gel has seeped under my nail and down my cuticle area; affecting my skin on my thumb more than any other nail.
@@CaroleAnnette omg and I know we are careful. I'm trying to get use to putting it on with my knuckles facing me so it can't run down but I think I was using my finger rest so it shouldn't have run down...but anything can happen when we run around during the holidays. Ok... thanks! I just had to redo 2 nails and they feel good so far.
@@CaroleAnnette Hi, this morning I've been looking close to the affected nails, and I agree I must have allowed the gel to flood a few cuticles. Big lesson learned the hard way. This really smarts. Now that I think about the pain, it kind of feels the same as a sliver. I thought that I saw cuticle skin growing out and didn't want to bother it cause it was so irritated...but it's builder gel. Feels better after I gently removed it. Hopefully I found the culprit. Thank you! I must have done it on more than one finger.... like 4 are irritated but not as much as this one where I removed it. I efiled gently on the others. Going to leave my nails alone a couple more days to allow cuticles to heal. I've used builder gel for so long... months... can't believe I did that. Grr.
I don't understand whether or not to cure the peel base? I got Shayenne Peel Off Base Coat, and on the side it says UV/LED Gel Polish. What do you think? In the video you say "When it's time to..." & "Make sure the peel base is dry" - does yours dry or get cured? 😅
Hey! Most peel bases on the market are air dry. (The one I use is air dry as well). You may encounter peel bases that require a UV light to dry, so if you do use one of those, it won’t dry on its own.
Is the builder gel hard gel? If so you can’t do the soak off method correct? You have to file down the builder gel after soaking off the soak off gel color or dip color right?
I’m not sure about that line of powders from KS, as I’ve never tried them. But French pinks, nudes, clears are typically known for base colors under other dip powders.
@@CaroleAnnette that's the 1 i have...but haven't tried it yet. Peel base and i are on speaking terms now...thanks to the gel topcoat trick. I have Sparkle & Co peel base too. But it didnt work the last time i used it
@@CaroleAnnette thank you, and I have another question! I like to change my mani weekly, but don’t need a fill weekly, nor have time for it, is it ok to redo a mani (dip, gel, regular polish) in between fills? Technically there is a little natural nail there...I wasn’t sure what I should do!!!!
Do you use peel base with gel liquids? I used to use it with dip liquids and it worked great, but ever since I switched to gel liquids I cannot get peel base to work 😒
I’ve done it a few times and it works great for me, both under gel polish manis and gel method manis. How many layers of peel base do you do and what brand peel base do you use?
I'm using UNT. I've done 2 full coats and 2 full with a strip down the middle. When I used dip liquids I would do 2 coats avoiding the cuticle and edges and it worked amazing but I cannot get it to break loose when using gel.
Omg your gel really loves it! Wow! Have you tried a gel peel base? One that you can cure prior to applying gel? I have on from Nail Addict LA. I’m just throwing out options because if UNT can’t do it, idk what other non gel peel base that can.
When trying to apply pro base it is all goopy on my nail from the peel base that is on the nail. I do let it fully dry and it still happens. What am I doing wrong?
Revel pro base. And sorry I wasn’t very clear. The peel base is all goopy as soon as I got paint on the pod base before I dip. Almost like is becomes a liquid again and makes my brush all goopy.
Man, I wish I'd found this before I killed my cuticles and nails removing dip powder! 😮🤣 I noticed that Nail Addict has a different name now. Isn't the same product?
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You can also mix the dip powder with the builder gel! The acrylic from the dip powder turns the gel into a polygel-like consistency and applies like polygel! I love doing this with pretty glitters like sparkle&co. Less time, less steps, and for me less extra bulk on the nails :)
Mind blowing for this newbie!!! I might have to give this a go.
What do you do the mixing in? shot glass? I would try this...
Always love your videos! So professional and helpful! 🙌🏼💕
great video - very thorough and that's exactly what I needed!!
Awesome! Thanks for putting it all together. I feel like it really makes a difference!
So helpful! Definitely will be trying it this way! Thank you ❤️
Thank you so much for this video!!! You have no idea how much you’ve helped! ☺️
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for today! Thank you so much!!!
This was great! Super helpful! I’ve been wanting to try this and needed a visual step-by-step. Thanks!
This video is EVERYTHING. Thank youuuu
Thank you so much!!! THIS is what I’ve been looking for 👏🏻
I’m soooooo glad I found this video. Thanks so much!
Thank you for being so detailed💝
I’m just getting into builder gel and these videos are super helpful for popping off and filling.
Very informative video. Thank you! I have used builder gel in a bottle a few times, I think I’m ready to try this kind now.
Awesome!!! Going to watch it later!!
That you so much for this video, I got BG and now have my lamp!! This was very helpful.
Thank you so much! Just what I was wanting to learn
Thank you so much, for making this video! I now know how to do this from beginning to end! You are awesome! 💞
You should turn this into a class with a cheat sheet to go along with it!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for this video! I started using builder gel with peel base and the first nail I went to pop off took forever and I thought I was doing something wrong but this makes me feel so much better!
Great video! Best one I've seen yet! You covered it all😊
Thank you!!
Thank you so much!!! This answers so many questions!!!! Lv all your videos! You are the only u tuber that I put ON notifications! 😄
This is an awesome video! One of the best I’ve watched on these topics
Yay.. you just answered all my questions!❤❤❤ Thankyouxx
super in depth video!! ty!!
Love this video. So helpful.
Thank you so much for this video! I’m trying to get the hang of builder gel and peel base. Clear dip would always lift when I popped dip off from the peel base.
Thanks for this. Great video!
This is awesome! Thank you for this!!
This was a GREAT video!!! Thank you!
I just ordered the builder gel and protein bond and I’m so excited to follow along with this video once they arrive!
I can’t wait to hear what you think!
I have been SEARCHING for a video that goes over this exact method! Everyone wants to start after builder gel and this helped me so much ❤
THIS IS SO HELPFUL! Thank you for taking the time to show us step by step without leaving anything out. Builder gel has been a game changer for my weak nails! I find i get less lifting than with clear dip as well!
Thank you for this video!! I have been trying to master the builder gel with peel base technique and this really filled in the blanks for me! 💜
Yay!! I’m glad I could help 🥰🥰
Brilliant video, very clear instructions as always. Tsmfs 🙂
Thank you 🥰
Best tutorial for this process!! Thank you
Glad it was helpful! 🥰🥰
This video is a huge help. I tried peel base with builder gel for the first time, last night, so I'm not sure how I did. If the 'peel base' doesn't peel this time, now I know how to fix my errors. Thank you for such a thorough & informative video.
Definitely want to try this. I ordered some supplies from amazon. I really want peel base to work for me!!
i totally forgot to put a top coat over my filed builder gel last time and they did NOT want to come off. i didn't realize why!!!! thank you!!
Really want to start builder gel and peel base! Just have to get over my fears and take the plunge, but we’ll see if this happens 😂 this video is so so helpful and informative, thank you so much!!
You can do it!! It’s intimidating first but soooo easy!
Great video!
Thank you!
SO helpful! Thank you so much! I was about to do this with polygel! Oops! Thanks!!!!
Thank you. I have been on the fence about the builder gel and peel base to cut down on acetone exposure. Plus I love the idea of changing my colors every few days vs two or more weeks. Have you tried any other builder gels?
Thank very helpful, I also struggle with lifting with dip powder so far gel is holding on
Great video thank you
Because of you I bought everything for builder gel and tried it for the first time. The only tricky part really is working with the nail forms cuz I had no length but I only need it for the first time while I let the length of my natural nail grow out so it was definitely worth it. I gotta try the gel top under the peel base trick next time! This was a great video!!
Yes! Forms are a beast on super short length! 😩😩
Omg you rock 🙌
I must have missed this video. Thank you for all the in depth knowledge that you shared...it was very much needed!! One suggestion (something I’ve picked up from watching Nailcou videos.) When you use the lint free cotton wipe with alcohol you should start at the cuticle and surround only the nail with it and wipe ONLY in a DOWNWARD swipe. When you wipe all around on the nail, including the skin at your cuticle and sidewalls, you are exposing that skin to uncured gel (the tacky layer) and risking infection. Hopefully I explained that so it makes sense. Again, thanks so much for this informative video!!
Happy Holidays & be safe 😷
This is such helpful information! Thank you so so much!!! I struggle with allergies to some gels, so I don’t want to cause sensitivity to the BG too.
@@CaroleAnnette Aaaah...Well I’m glad I was able to share something that could possibly help you, especially since I’ve learned and enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) watching so many of your videos!!
Thanks Carole!!
Thank you for the thorough video: I’m still trying to figure bout my home fix for thin nails so this was very educational. One question: could you address how you treat the free edge during application? Specifically, do you wrap the tip with the protein bond, base gel, builder gel and peel base? Thanks so much!!
I personally don’t wrap the tip because I don’t experience lifting at the tip or sides. But if you notice you have issues in those areas; definitely cap them with all of those
hi carole you post / make such informative videos love them all. question... when you apply gel base coat BEFORE PEEL BASE after curing do you wipe off the tacky layer of the gel base then proceed with applying the peel base
Yes, totally!! You do not want the nail to be tacky before applying peel base.
Thanks for the great step by step video! So my question is, after applying gel base do I remove the sticky layer before I apply my builder gel?
No, you need to keep it sticky
Great video! When do I put Gelly tips on? And do they come off when you pop off dip.
I have a playlist that covers gelly tip application 💖
th-cam.com/play/PLTg4My-2GEti63Ak-ZQcwAhbIxVFiWNaJ.html
Gelly tips should not pop off if properly applied (unless you apply peel off base coat under the tips)
This was so helpful, thank you! My TD BG is on its way to me and I’m trying to fully educate myself before my first attempt.. 😅 Question: If I were to switch my mani every week or so, would I have to fill growth each time? Or is it ok to dip over small amounts of growth until you get a couple weeks in?
Fill in growth as you feel is needed. 💞 our nails grow at different rates so I may need a fill more frequently than someone else because I feel mine grow fast. I do fills every 2 weeks.
Do you have a polish dryer with a fan you like? I've been using mine to dry my peel base faster... but its on its last legs.
Just found this super great video! Thank you. My nails are thin and I want to protect them. My question is: can I use the BG from triple d in the bottle with same results? Same technique?
Absolutely!
What about the peel base can you use the peel base on the naked nail with tips?
Thank you Much 💜
Can I ask where you got the thinner nail file? It was the black one.
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I love watching you apply builder gel! weird? lol
🤣🤣🤣 not really cuz I watch your videos too!
This video is amazing and so helpful. Do you think the builder gel in a cup works just as good as builder gel in a bottle?
Also, have you tried other builder gels? If so, what's your favorite one?
I’ve tried a handful of builder gels, both in a pot and bottle.
I prefer jar for the most part, but I have fallen in love with Kimberz Kreations and Dipalicious Nails builders in a bottle!
They’re sooo clear, great quality, great strength, and the bottles are soo incredible.
@@CaroleAnnette thank you! I've only tried igel so far. I might have to venture out. Have you heard anything about triple d?
Oh yes! I love Triple D products! They’re incredible!
Just the two I mentioned above are my top top top ones. But Triple D is amazing too.
If I don’t use peel base, do I just put gel top coat on if I have to file? No base coat? Also, if I choose not to use peel base, do I have to file off powder to remove and change color?
Super helpful video! I’m just about to use builder gel to build onto my nubbies using a form. This is only my 3rd try. I used Triple D the 1st time and loved it. I used IBD hard builder gel the 2nd time and found it more difficult b/c it wasn’t really self leveling. I am about to try my 3rd builder gel which is NYK1. I don’t have their base gel or top so I’m using Triple D’s (hopefully that won’t be a problem). I was wondering if you prefer self leveling builders for creating length, or harder gels? And is Triple D your fave builder? Any video on this topic of building long nails using forms or otherwise? I’m on Marla’s Mani Fam FB group (I’m Rula Shin) so I subbed after seeing some of your amazing nail art pics there! You’re very talented!
Chronicle of a Lone Sheep omg, thank you for hanging out with me here! I’m so glad you found me. I love Marla’s videos!
I don’t usually use my BG to build length, so.. I can’t say much on using a harder gel versus Triple D. I’ve successfully been able to use TD to extend my nails with nail forms. It was easy as heck!
The Triple D channel has a video on this method. th-cam.com/video/H9qt96m8DHA/w-d-xo.html
Carole Annette Thank you so much for responding to my question and for providing the link! I’ll definitely be watching your channel, looking forward to what’s coming next :-)
I really enjoyed the video. I have been thinking about using builder gel. However, I am curios if builder gel will assist with nail growth and strengthening them?
Yes!!! Since I don’t remove my builder gel, just so fills, my nails aren’t prone to breaking and don’t lift like they would with dip powder! My nails are the longest they have ever been!
This was great. I do have a few questions. How long do your nails last with this method (any issues with them popping off between dips when you don’t want them to)? Do you have to clean your builder gel brush or do you just leave it as is since it’s in the self contained lid? Last, how often are you removing your builder gel completely and doing a whole new set? Thanks for a great and informative video!
Sara Anderson yes - so if I do 2 full layers of peel base, I risk them popping off or chipping easier.
If I want a mani to last a full week, 1 full layer is good enough for me.
2. I do clean my brush. I take a lint free wipe or paper towel and put some rubbing alcohol on it. Then I gently wipe my brush on the paper towel to clean each side of the brush. I only wipe once per side. I don’t need all of the BG off, just the excess.
3. Almost never. I’ve only removed it completely 2x since May. 😅 I find that doing fills are soo easy and not time consuming at all.
If I want an entire BG refresh, once a month starting from new isn’t bad at all.
@@CaroleAnnette great! Thanks sooo much! Can’t wait to see what you have next for us.
Carole thank you so much for the step-by-step. I've been using peel base and can't get it quite right (they won't come off neatly), so I will try your methods. One question: what brand bond do you recommend? There are many and they really vary in price. Do you prefer the non-acid? Thank you!
I’ve been using Young Nails protein bond religiously.
@@CaroleAnnette best primer ever can you reply to my question regarding gel top and peel base. thank you love alll your videos.
I have Dodi's pink BG on the way here and I'm SO freaking excited. My dp. 90 lifts pretty fast. So annoying. Is UNT still your fave?
Yes! UNT works best for me :)
what nail lamp do you use?
AMAZING!! So much good information for a first time user! I still have a question, if I wipe the tacky layer off of the BG and want to do gel method tomorrow with the peel base, do I need to do gel top coat first before peel base?
You don’t, as long as your builder gel is shiny :)
Super!! So on too of my BG just peel base and gel the usual way. I’m so excited! Your video makes this much easier ! Thank you so much!
Anytime!
Girl I have a question, is protein bond the same as the opi bond?
I’ve never used the OPI bond, so I’m not entirely sure. If they claim that it’s to prevent lifting and ensure longevity and maximum adhesion of gel and acrylic products. - then yes!
Hi, I am doing a coat of gel top coat over my BG and my PB is adhering to the BG when I try to remove it. I even tried putting base coat and 2 layers TC over the BG before putting the PB. I do let the PB dry. I have tried 1-3 coats same issue. BUT I have been using clear dip powder after the PB. I didn't realize I could eliminate this step. :) Do you think that is why I have an issue? I cannot get the dip to pop off and my nails keep getting damaged. I do file and use cuticle oil. Please help! The PB is unt.
Thank you!
Marley
so did you apply the builder to natural nails or did you have tips on already? i need like a full video with from natural nail to completed nail. i’m new to all this so i want to make sure i’m doing it all in the correct order.
My nails in this video are my natural nails 🧡 are you looking for a detailed builder gel video? Or are you also interested in peel base?
@@CaroleAnnette Ok, then I can refer to your video on adding builder gel with tips and i think that’ll help me. Thank you for your reply.
Thanks! I'm finding my food geek nails are chipping and lifting alot lately. Will the protein bond help my nails?
Yes! Protein bond is incredible under gel products!
during your first application, I believe you used a gel top coat prior to peel base. Do you apply top coat again prior to peel base on your fill? I didn't notice.
The gel top coat prior to peel base is totally optional.
I think the glossy surface of the wiped builder gel or gel top coat helps the peel base remove easier.
Do you use top coat after the builder gel fill when you do a fill, like you do after the full apply?
Yes! I absolutely recommend using a gel top coat after you’re done doing the fill.
Is builder gel used over tips? Or do you use builder gel to build tips the builder gel is the tips itself? Can you use the peel base without builder gel?
Question...do you still need to build an apex with clear dip if you use builder gel?
Also where did you that that cute nail decal?
No, you don’t have to do it with clear dip.
And if you’re asking about the teal mani, it’s not a decal. I stamped it on :)
th-cam.com/video/i7AgtAszpbc/w-d-xo.html
Do you know if Triple Vitamin Keratin Bond is the same or similar to Young Nails Protein Bond?
I know that it is not. Their Keratin Bond is designed for their dipping system, I’ve used it before and it definitely didn’t help me with lifting
The base gel you use before using the builder- can it be any gel base? Like the opi one? Can you use builder without the gel base and just go to the application after the bonding primer?
Yes, you can use any gel base you have on hand.
You can use the BG without the gel base, however, it’s prone to lift if it doesn’t have the base to adhere to.
If doing this without peel base, would I do the exact same steps and skip the peel base step? Just ordered my first builder gel!
Courtney Jackson yep!☺️
I missed the top coat after BG.... So my peel base is.... NOT PEELING!! I wish I had seen your video first!! :)
So I don’t have a light and I just want to use a peel base and use dip powder method. Will this still peel off well without a builder gel? Did you say use a top coat after peel base but before dip base?
It definitely will work without builder gel.
I have a video on this exact method but using dip powder only, no gel.
Do you have to apply anything to the builder gel before the unt? If I’ve worn it a day and already removed the sticky? Thx
No 🥰 I just cleanse the nails to ensure there’s no dust or oils
When you say put on top coat before peel base for regular dip powder users - do you mean apply a UV gel top coat to the nail, or do you mean a regular polish top coat? Thank you!
Yes, UV gel top coat
Quick question for you I was wondering what dip liquids you used in this video?
Triple D 🥰
Hi Carole! What nail lamp do you use?
This one: amzn.to/2Qz9DHc
Hello again @CarolAnnette! I hope I’m not asking too many questions! I just got my OG Dips BG and a LED/UV lamp to do my first attempt. However I did not get any protein bond or gel base! I do have Mia’s Secret Protein base on order but did not not buy the Gel Base coat to use under the BG.
Finally my question, can I use another brand of dip liquid called “Bond” in place of the gel base coat? If not, can I use a dip base coat under the first layer of BG?
I never have lifting problems from any brand of liquids and dips. My cuticles are not oily, quite the opposite actually. Do you think it would be okay to skip the Mia’s Secret step AND the gel base step?
I’ve watched so many “how to use BG” videos my mind is spinning 😵💫 on the sequence of products to use!
Thanks for any guidance you can offer!
P.S. I also intend to use a dip liquids top coat, not any gel top coat. So after the BG final layer, I THINK I’m not suppose to wipe off the tacky layer of IF I’m using dip powder right after? I would just use dip base coat and the dip?
Do you see how confused I am?! Sorry!
Hi Carol!
So dip liquids cannot be used to apply the builder gel. You may experience lifting, popping off, etc…
If you were to try to do this process without bond and gel base, don’t replace them with the dip liquids. Just leave them out.
After it’s all cured, yes, wipe the tacky layer off with rubbing alcohol and a lint free wipe. Then you will be able to dip right over the top ☺️
@@CaroleAnnette you are awesome! Thank you SO much for your quick reply!! I’m looking forward to the process.
If I didn’t want to use peel base would I still have to do the layer of gel top coat prior to dipping?
Not at all. 💕
Hi. In my other post I shared that I had a reaction from gel top coat ...I think. But perhaps the builder gel flooded my cuticle. Hmm. Would that cause red swollen cuticles for 2 weeks now? I guess it makes sense if it got under my cuticle by mistake and then hardened when curing since I was ok before?
If you’re sensitive to gel products, definitely !
That’s why I had to cut my thumbnail so short. The gel has seeped under my nail and down my cuticle area; affecting my skin on my thumb more than any other nail.
@@CaroleAnnette omg and I know we are careful. I'm trying to get use to putting it on with my knuckles facing me so it can't run down but I think I was using my finger rest so it shouldn't have run down...but anything can happen when we run around during the holidays. Ok... thanks! I just had to redo 2 nails and they feel good so far.
@@CaroleAnnette Hi, this morning I've been looking close to the affected nails, and I agree I must have allowed the gel to flood a few cuticles. Big lesson learned the hard way. This really smarts. Now that I think about the pain, it kind of feels the same as a sliver. I thought that I saw cuticle skin growing out and didn't want to bother it cause it was so irritated...but it's builder gel. Feels better after I gently removed it. Hopefully I found the culprit. Thank you! I must have done it on more than one finger.... like 4 are irritated but not as much as this one where I removed it. I efiled gently on the others. Going to leave my nails alone a couple more days to allow cuticles to heal. I've used builder gel for so long... months... can't believe I did that. Grr.
Omg yes! That’s exactly how it feels and looks when I realized there was gel under there and had to remove it so my skin could properly heal.
@@CaroleAnnette I've been spraying Bactine on it. It's nice and cool and disinfects the area.
I don't understand whether or not to cure the peel base? I got Shayenne Peel Off Base Coat, and on the side it says UV/LED Gel Polish.
What do you think?
In the video you say "When it's time to..." & "Make sure the peel base is dry" - does yours dry or get cured? 😅
Hey! Most peel bases on the market are air dry. (The one I use is air dry as well).
You may encounter peel bases that require a UV light to dry, so if you do use one of those, it won’t dry on its own.
Is the builder gel hard gel? If so you can’t do the soak off method correct? You have to file down the builder gel after soaking off the soak off gel color or dip color right?
This brand is a soft gel, it does soak off.
Thank You! I’m going to go buy some ☺️
Are there any powders that work as well as builder gel under dip that protect your nails?
Would Kiara Sky All in one work to protect nails?
I’m not sure about that line of powders from KS, as I’ve never tried them.
But French pinks, nudes, clears are typically known for base colors under other dip powders.
Hi... if I buffed builder gel and can't use top coat right now what would you suggest I do for shiny coat before peel base?
I think applying a dip powder top coat will do.
Just make sure you apply activator first.
@@CaroleAnnette thank you
@@CaroleAnnette I don't know why my brain is thinking this but I wonder if a regular nail polish top coat would work.
@@CaroleAnnette I may try that first. I'll let you know which way works out. Thanks for answering so fast! Happy holidays!
How do you clean your brush after using the builder gel? Acetone?
Rubbing alcohol and a small wipe. :)
@@CaroleAnnette Thanks for the quick reply!
Question- why do you put a layer of gel base before the builder gel?
I helps with lifting and helps the builder gel stick to the nail better
@@CaroleAnnette Thank you!!
Have you ever used gel peel base..?? I have some but have yet to try it.
Yes I have. I’ve used Nail Addict LA gel peel base. It wasn’t my favorite but it worked!
@@CaroleAnnette that's the 1 i have...but haven't tried it yet. Peel base and i are on speaking terms now...thanks to the gel topcoat trick. I have Sparkle & Co peel base too. But it didnt work the last time i used it
At what point do you cuticle care? Before the fill?
Yes!
Make sure you cleanse everything very well before the fill, because cuticle removers can cause lifting
@@CaroleAnnette thank you, and I have another question! I like to change my mani weekly, but don’t need a fill weekly, nor have time for it, is it ok to redo a mani (dip, gel, regular polish) in between fills? Technically there is a little natural nail there...I wasn’t sure what I should do!!!!
Yep! I do fills usually about every 2 weeks, unless I noticed ridiculous growth.
@@CaroleAnnette but is it ok to dip etc in between?
Yes it is :)
Do you use peel base with gel liquids? I used to use it with dip liquids and it worked great, but ever since I switched to gel liquids I cannot get peel base to work 😒
I’ve done it a few times and it works great for me, both under gel polish manis and gel method manis.
How many layers of peel base do you do and what brand peel base do you use?
I'm using UNT. I've done 2 full coats and 2 full with a strip down the middle. When I used dip liquids I would do 2 coats avoiding the cuticle and edges and it worked amazing but I cannot get it to break loose when using gel.
Omg your gel really loves it! Wow! Have you tried a gel peel base? One that you can cure prior to applying gel? I have on from Nail Addict LA.
I’m just throwing out options because if UNT can’t do it, idk what other non gel peel base that can.
I didn't know that existed, I might have to give it a try. Thanks!
What is gel base? Is it regular gel base you would use with color?
Yes, a regular gel polish base coat :)
@@CaroleAnnette Thank you😊
Have you used the gel method with dip powder?
Yes I have. th-cam.com/video/6uyP5-KGhpU/w-d-xo.html
@@CaroleAnnette Thank you😊
How many weeks does a clear powder based manicure last you?
Clear dip powder isn’t my friend 😢😢 it doesn’t last long and lifts. I prefer clear builder gel because of this.
@@CaroleAnnette got it. Thanks!
When trying to apply pro base it is all goopy on my nail from the peel base that is on the nail. I do let it fully dry and it still happens. What am I doing wrong?
what brand dip base are you using?
Revel pro base. And sorry I wasn’t very clear. The peel base is all goopy as soon as I got paint on the pod base before I dip. Almost like is becomes a liquid again and makes my brush all goopy.
And I use the same peel base you use in ur video
Also... your nails are getting so long!! 😻
Thank you!! I just filed them back cuz 😅😅😅 it’s starting to bother me
Man, I wish I'd found this before I killed my cuticles and nails removing dip powder! 😮🤣
I noticed that Nail Addict has a different name now. Isn't the same product?
Yes, same product :) they just re-branded
@@CaroleAnnette
Thanks so much!
BTW, your videos are great! Your style is very welcoming and accepting.