Try using the thick extend gel they offer now.. it really helps.. I use different brand but it's a gamechanger.. if you want to use the regular extend gel increase the amount you use it basically eliminates air bubbles
not the uploader but yes! i’m relatively new to doing my own gel x but i’ve found i have significantly less lifting if i take the time to blend the edges of the tips. looks better too x
i applied my second set of gel x nails a couple days ago and they popped off the same day with no gel on my nails just the extensions. what do u think went wrong? i did all the cuticle care and prep right idk what’s going on
Not sure what happened in you situation, but In the tutorial here she applies the glue and creates friction by moving the brush up and down fast, the glue goes from smooth on application to a rough texture, once it dries a bit you can see the logo through the nail in the center and she adds a little more glue at the bottom of the back of the nail, then she places it on the finger and cures for 30 seconds.
When I first started using these extensions, it would lift after 1-2 weeks. Now they last for even a month and a half! I'll mention all the steps that I think helped my nails to last longer! - Apply a dehydrator and primer before applying the extensions. - Not apply the extension close to the cuticles. I always leave a space between the cuticle and the extension. - thin out the extension around the cuticles + apply acetone with a brush, to blend the extension to the nails.
This are already done they don’t destroy so much natural nail but nothing it’s stronger than building the nail with forms and acrylic it’s the hardest material the gel it’s softer and with more elasticity and this nails are very similar to nails that you glue only done with gel
They will hold if you want them for just going out for the night or an event but to last for everyday things like showers and cleaning doing dishes no way they will come off I have excellent prep routine and tried to see didn’t last for 2 hours doing all the chores in the house but for going out yes holds fine
@@jewdy8915 yep, they fit my right thumb perfectly but just a smidge short on my left but moving it forward a bit works. Kind of stinks for the pretty colored ones but I’ll get over it. At least they fit which any other brand did not so all in all I’m a happy happy girl! 🥳
For the cuticles u need to have a pusher or an orange wood stick to expose that dead cuticle once it is you can go in and use 150 buffing block or file to gentle go around the cuticle then lightly remove the shine from the nail Make sure to use a cleanser on the nail plate like yn swipe or u can use 91% alcohol I dehydrate then bond and prime my natural nail only For etching the tip a diamond bit works best especially a long flame bit that can get into the pinky nail very well to etch or u can chemically etch the nail with a primer I do both if I do gel x nails hope this helps hun or almost forgot u have only 14 mins from the time you remove the shine to finish prepping and gets the nails on otherwise our natural oils start to come up to the surface of the mail again 😊
I know :/ was just wondering if doing regular cuticle work then using a buffing block on the rest of the surface of the nails was enough for retention?
Extend gel is more like builder gel. Base gel has adhesion elements. You can use base get to attach the nail, but you need base gel between your natural nail and any other kind of gel.
I bought them but they have an apex i like my nails flat even when i use to go to the shop for acrylic nails and every nail was either to wide or too small
An apex is what provides support for the nail so it doesn’t break. Without an apex you would be in for a world of hurt when you break a nail and it breaks all the way into the actual nail plate. It would do irreparable damage.
So my coworker in insists that you should use a sanding band on your e-file to rough up the nail before application. I've always just buffed away the shine with a medium buffer. Is there really that much of a difference? I just feel that I'm damaging the nail plate less using a buffer by taking off less
You need at least 180 grit on your buffer to ensure there is enough texture to adhere. You don’t want to buff the nail plate smooth. You can focus the buffing on new growth only so you aren’t removing layers from the older growth every time.
I bought my natural tips and did it last weekend I did a TON of prep around my cuticle and followed all the directions. Most of them started lifting within a week...even tho I got the natural ones there was a TON of space between top of extension and my natural nail. Not put enough product there were bubbles and then i iput more product it oozed out the sides. I hate it because they are such a pretty shape and look so much better than lumpy dip powder. I worked to file critical line so it fit and the sides covered sidewalls completely. I don't know what to do😢
I've been having the same problem and I think the key is getting the glue right and taking your time with the application before you cure. You should be applying the extension slowly and carefully and trying to make sure there aren't any bubbles and before you start curing and if it's not right try again adding or taking off glue from the extension. I've tried like 3 times in the past week and I think my problem was not bothering to check the application was perfect before curing
Flash cure is juat a quick cure to hold the product in place but it’s not fully cured. You can use a big lamp to flash cure, but the small lamps may not be strong enough to fully cure the product and this will eventually cause skin problems.
@@amalasiridepending on the quality of your gel and the condition of your nails, you may not need bond and prep. Some nails need all the adhesion help, and some don’t. Use alcohol to cleanse after removing all cuticle from the nail plate and “scub” the base into your nails. If they lift at the free edge, you need more adhesion help.
You're likely allergic to gel products (could be another type of allergy also). Sadly, you'll have to remove and find another system without whatever you're allergic to. With any products, avoid touching your bare skin with it at all costs.
Like Lee Press On Nails? They’d work with the cheaper plastic tips…I don’t think they’re meant for nails with an apex. So you’d want flatter nail tips like from Makkart or something like that. These are soft gel, not plastic.
Definitely been practicing because I always manage to get air bubbles. In time I’ll get better and better ❤
Try using the thick extend gel they offer now.. it really helps.. I use different brand but it's a gamechanger.. if you want to use the regular extend gel increase the amount you use it basically eliminates air bubbles
They look so beautiful when you do them 💜
Thank you! Practice makes progress ❤
What drill bits are these ?
Just got the whole kit so excited 😍😍
where did you get it? is it good?
is it good?
@@resinart2098 from their website apres gel x
@@bearbear6014 best I’ve used
1st dehydrater
2nd primer
3rd foundation..is it correct
When are you getting back the green drill bit. Its been OOS forever its not even on the site now
Is it important to thing out the edges after application? Mean the edges near the cuticles so it blends seamlessly
not the uploader but yes! i’m relatively new to doing my own gel x but i’ve found i have significantly less lifting if i take the time to blend the edges of the tips. looks better too x
How do you blend, a drill bit?
@@Devain1there are blend liquids that you can buy
@@Devain1i use a drill bit and then use a little bit of acetone afterwards
Can I use rubber base to adhere the Nail?
i applied my second set of gel x nails a couple days ago and they popped off the same day with no gel on my nails just the extensions. what do u think went wrong? i did all the cuticle care and prep right idk what’s going on
Not sure what happened in you situation, but In the tutorial here she applies the glue and creates friction by moving the brush up and down fast, the glue goes from smooth on application to a rough texture, once it dries a bit you can see the logo through the nail in the center and she adds a little more glue at the bottom of the back of the nail, then she places it on the finger and cures for 30 seconds.
When I first started using these extensions, it would lift after 1-2 weeks. Now they last for even a month and a half! I'll mention all the steps that I think helped my nails to last longer!
- Apply a dehydrator and primer before applying the extensions.
- Not apply the extension close to the cuticles. I always leave a space between the cuticle and the extension.
- thin out the extension around the cuticles + apply acetone with a brush, to blend the extension to the nails.
And then do you put builder gel on top or go straight to your colour gel?
i have one question why is this better than just to build the nail as it always was??? please can someone explain to me thanks 😊
The tip is already sculpted and requires little filling if done correctly. It takes about 20-30 minutes to install and is ready for nail art.
This is good for beginners. I like to think of these as fancy press ons.
It's not. With all the prep work and etching you have to do, it takes the same amount of time as a set of hard gel or acrylics.
This are already done they don’t destroy so much natural nail but nothing it’s stronger than building the nail with forms and acrylic it’s the hardest material the gel it’s softer and with more elasticity and this nails are very similar to nails that you glue only done with gel
can i do this w base gel instead of extend
Does anyone know if like the nail tabs (stickers) will hold good instead of using gel to hold??
They will hold if you want them for just going out for the night or an event but to last for everyday things like showers and cleaning doing dishes no way they will come off I have excellent prep routine and tried to see didn’t last for 2 hours doing all the chores in the house but for going out yes holds fine
So excited for my order. 🤗 praying the 00’s fit my thumbs🙏🙏🙏
Pull it up a cm or two if you need it to be larger. File the “ledge” after curing and do a “fill” to make it seamless.
@@jewdy8915 yep, they fit my right thumb perfectly but just a smidge short on my left but moving it forward a bit works. Kind of stinks for the pretty colored ones but I’ll get over it. At least they fit which any other brand did not so all in all I’m a happy happy girl! 🥳
What does chemically etch mean?
It’s roughing the surface with primer rather than physically etching with a file.
Do they last or fall off in a week ?
I always get 3 weeks with my nails.
Thanks for the tutorial 😊. I've been Practicing.. Love this❤.
How much extend gel should I use for the underside of the tip?
I bought the kit, but it didn't come with Gel X prep. Do I buy it separately or should i use a tool to distress the nail?
You talking about the chemical etcher? It's bought separately.
Pure acetone does the same thing.
💕these are so pretty
Does it hurt to put them in?
Can u cut the gel x nail after I cure for 30 seconds?
What brand of e-file are you using? Is it also from Apres?
Do you recommend poly gel with full gel tips?
Not sure if it's compatible with PolyGel🤔
Does cuticle prep and using just a buffing block work for etching the nail? I’ve tried this and my nails do not last. Is there a recommended grit?
For the cuticles u need to have a pusher or an orange wood stick to expose that dead cuticle once it is you can go in and use 150 buffing block or file to gentle go around the cuticle then lightly remove the shine from the nail
Make sure to use a cleanser on the nail plate like yn swipe or u can use 91% alcohol I dehydrate then bond and prime my natural nail only
For etching the tip a diamond bit works best especially a long flame bit that can get into the pinky nail very well to etch or u can chemically etch the nail with a primer I do both if I do gel x nails hope this helps hun or almost forgot u have only 14 mins from the time you remove the shine to finish prepping and gets the nails on otherwise our natural oils start to come up to the surface of the mail again 😊
I know :/ was just wondering if doing regular cuticle work then using a buffing block on the rest of the surface of the nails was enough for retention?
By far the best system, anything else - even dupe systems - damages my nails.
does taking them nails off damage them?
@not.aizah_ When removed properly no.
This extension how long will stay
is extend gel just base gel and nail glue? like i’m so confused
Extend gel is more like builder gel. Base gel has adhesion elements. You can use base get to attach the nail, but you need base gel between your natural nail and any other kind of gel.
@@jewdy8915 can i use nail glue then for base gel? not sure of the difference
How do we paint the nails
I don’t have a drill, will it still work and also how to you take it off
Yes, you can use a regular file. It just takes longer but you will get the same results and it’s safer in the end as well.
I bought them but they have an apex i like my nails flat even when i use to go to the shop for acrylic nails and every nail was either to wide or too small
An apex is what provides support for the nail so it doesn’t break. Without an apex you would be in for a world of hurt when you break a nail and it breaks all the way into the actual nail plate. It would do irreparable damage.
My gel x tip always crack vertical and it also get chipz eassily... Is this normal or. Wat should i do to prevent that
Add builder gel to the top. You need more strength.
So my coworker in insists that you should use a sanding band on your e-file to rough up the nail before application. I've always just buffed away the shine with a medium buffer. Is there really that much of a difference? I just feel that I'm damaging the nail plate less using a buffer by taking off less
You don't have to etch the inside! Once I learned the primer trick, my extensions have stayed on with no problem!
@@alexia-raer5082can you share please
You need at least 180 grit on your buffer to ensure there is enough texture to adhere. You don’t want to buff the nail plate smooth. You can focus the buffing on new growth only so you aren’t removing layers from the older growth every time.
@@alexia-raer5082do you use their prep or can I use any primer?
What lamp do you use to cure?
I bought my natural tips and did it last weekend I did a TON of prep around my cuticle and followed all the directions. Most of them started lifting within a week...even tho I got the natural ones there was a TON of space between top of extension and my natural nail. Not put enough product there were bubbles and then i iput more product it oozed out the sides. I hate it because they are such a pretty shape and look so much better than lumpy dip powder. I worked to file critical line so it fit and the sides covered sidewalls completely. I don't know what to do😢
Did you use primer, and dehydrator then etch the tips??
I've been having the same problem and I think the key is getting the glue right and taking your time with the application before you cure. You should be applying the extension slowly and carefully and trying to make sure there aren't any bubbles and before you start curing and if it's not right try again adding or taking off glue from the extension. I've tried like 3 times in the past week and I think my problem was not bothering to check the application was perfect before curing
Try their thicker extend gel in a jar or another brand just make sure it's the thick stuff it's a game changer fr..
What do u use ? Glue or base gel?
gummy base!!
What drill and bits were used in this video?
Where can i get those efile bits...?
i got mine on amazon
What's the difference between flash cute and full cute? Can you use the same light?
Flash cure is juat a quick cure to hold the product in place but it’s not fully cured. You can use a big lamp to flash cure, but the small lamps may not be strong enough to fully cure the product and this will eventually cause skin problems.
@@jewdy8915 thank you so much :)
When you put topcoat on?
What is a gel x prep? I need to know how to etch the tips.
You can actually use acetone on a brush. It should work just as well to chemically etch the surface
@pappanalab I'll give it a try, thanks. Happy Thanksgiving.
@@pappanalabdo I have to use primer and bonder or is buff and base gel enough?
@@amalasiriyes get primer and bonder
@@amalasiridepending on the quality of your gel and the condition of your nails, you may not need bond and prep. Some nails need all the adhesion help, and some don’t. Use alcohol to cleanse after removing all cuticle from the nail plate and “scub” the base into your nails. If they lift at the free edge, you need more adhesion help.
So we have to use a PH and a primer ? Then glue onto the nails and put under lamp ,then more gel glue onto the nail tips ? Correct
Are you going to post videos using the novice extend gel?
Warum wird der Nagel Tip bis ganz auf den ganzen Nagel geklebt? Und nicht in der Mitte wo der Nagel kippt?
You need more gel of you are getting air bubbles.
Because these are not nail tips. These are full coverage tips.
how do i make sure the nail tip doesn’t move while trying to cure? i’m having a huge issue with air bubbles.
You have to hold and flash cure before the final cure.
You need a goose neck lamp.
I’m having trouble to dons the right amount of gel to glue on the nails…😢
where is the lamp from?
How long does it hold
Three plus weeks.
😍😍
How do you remove them? Can you make a video?
What if i dont have a flash cure lamp and i only have a fully cure lamp?
It’s more difficult cause you need to use both hands so to cute it it’s more difficult
❤❤❤❤Gel X prep? No need to etch the inner well? Ok. Got it
The liquid she put on the gel X full cover tip etches it for you.
Sucks, I have a whole bunch of new apres items. I can't use it bc i developed a gel allergy 😢
Im specializing in press ons and this method makes your press ons last forever besides you can work on studios and take clients
❤❤❤
why does my nails burn so bad and itch after I put them on?
You're likely allergic to gel products (could be another type of allergy also). Sadly, you'll have to remove and find another system without whatever you're allergic to. With any products, avoid touching your bare skin with it at all costs.
Thank you
My number @ question is do you need a drill?
Hi can you use another brand of nails?
It’s crazy you would ask this official brand channel to use a different brand!
Why do you need to flash cure
It's easier for holding the extensions on your nails while that glue is still sticky. It won't go messy
how do u do this without a cure ing thingy? 😭
No, have to use light to cure. Sorry!
I bought one
And seal the cuticle with acetone
I did mine wrong 😢. Spent four hours doing my daughter's nails and they popped off not even an hour later. 😭
Should I be concerned if theres an air bubble trapped inside? I noticed it when the nail tech was attaching the tip. Im afraid of greenies 😮💨
Greenies are possible, but unlikely if water can’t get in. The bubble is not ideal, though.
Do the tips bend
How to remove
Soak or file off as usual.
Thanks @@jewdy8915
Esta muy bien explicado pero no todos entienden ingles seria bueno que traduscan gracias ❤
What are the nails on the right hand? I want THOSE!
What kind of drill bit is that
@@yvonnehernandez7537 if you pause the screen, it lists each item used.
It’s our Baby’s breath 🤍
@ Thank you! ordering now! 🥰
Bummer ... sold out (sigh) ☹
"practice makes progress" 😂😂😂😂 you're not wrong... But that's A. not the saying and B. Kinda like your saying "eh .... You'll end up meh at it." 😅
Se me despegan
All of Trumps court cases are just going to go bye bye now, which is the cherry on top of this shit cake.
NO. DON'T USE THE DRILL ON THE NATURAL NAIL, FOR GOD'S SAKE, STOP MISINFORMING PEOPLE WITH THIS KRAP.
Also you don't use ph and then primer, where tf did you got your certificate? Inside a cereal box?!1
Does anyone know if like the nail tabs (stickers) will hold good instead of using gel to hold??
Like Lee Press On Nails? They’d
work with the cheaper plastic tips…I don’t think they’re meant for nails with an apex. So you’d want flatter nail tips like from Makkart or something like that. These are soft gel, not plastic.