Press on Nails with Builder gel...The Apres Gel X System Dupe! (Trying for the 1st time!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ย. 2020
- Welcome! I tried out the Apres Gel X System Dupe!
The List of Stuff Used!
Karlash Nail Prep Dehydrater & Bond Primer AMAZON $11.44
Aimeili Builder Base Gel Quick Extention Nail Enhancement Reinforce Lacquer Soak Off UV LED AMAZON $6.99
UV LED Nail Lamp, Beetles 84w AMAZON $25.99
Long Stiletto Sharp False Clear; Brand Aoraem 500, 10 sizes AMAZON $10.99
Gel Polish Beetles 20 pcs Spring into Summer Collection AMAZON $22.09
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What a great video! I'm so sick of TH-camRS telling their whole life story before they get to the video! Your video was great! I learned so very much as a beginner to doing my own nails...your hard work is much appreciated! I never understood the process until now so thank you!
Thank you so much!
Ikr!!!!!
Exactly what I was thinking! Couldn't have said it better myself ma. Thank you Jana Coker 🥰
Also Jennie your nails look flawless and you should be very proud of yourself ma. Tried your method to a Tee and I am extremely happy with the results and have been getting so many compliments on my nails. Thank you so very much 🥰❤️
Thank you @Benita!!!!! 🥰 I am so happy the method worked for you!!!!!
OMG ikr and they wonder why they have no views. I love this video she's straight to the point 😍😍
You're video changed the nail game for me!!! I bought that same builder gel and my nails have been on for almost 3 weeks now! I am also very rough with my hands lol and no breaking. I am very impressed with this and excited to save so much money by doing my nails!!!
Very awesome 👍
Were your press on nails clear or colored?
Yes I used prep and prime
I used clear nails
Ashley yours stuck with just the builder? Mine won't even get close to sticking!!!
A tip I learned that helped me hold the nail better is setting my lamp on the front end. That way it’s kind of sitting up and I can easily hold my nail while curing.
Good idea! Thank You! I took the easy way and I ended up buying Enailcouture's DIY lamp.
Setting your lamp on the front end?? Huh?? You mean upside down or what??
Makes no sense
@@sillyf00 Well, think about this for a second - when the lamp is set up normally the front end is the open section facing you (the front). So, when she says "set it on the front end" she means to flip it up so you are looking at the belly of the lamp and the front end becomes the base. This won't work with lamps that have a protruding U shape, of course.
I agree this Builder gel is a must for me as for nails not lifting. I did all my nails with this Builder gel except one last week and the one I didn't use the Builder gel on has completely lifted around the cuticle area!
I love using builder gel! I have been getting better with Polygel as well. I have had no lifting on my newest set! woohoo. Video up Saturday 5/8/21
Thank you so much for this video! I’m kinda new at doing my own nails and really liked how you explained what you were doing step by step. Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your video and explaining the whole process, they look lovely and I see by other comments they lasted two weeks then you took them off, thats great ❤🇬🇧
My pleasure 🥰
I love your tutorial too!! No extra blah blah blah.I don't like when people go on and on about nothing.I just want the steps.😊
Thank you 😊
Oh also another very helpful tip is after you put on the builder gel, hold your hand upside down for like 15-30 sec so it settles. It'll give you a perfect shape, easier to file. Sometimes I don't even need to after doing this
Thanks for your tips!
PERFECT!!!😍 love the simplicity of it
Thank you ❤️
Hey from the uk, love the video,just what I needed to know,gorgeous nails xxx
HELLO!!!! Thank you so much!
The bright pink nail polish is so beautiful 😍
Thank you 💓
This video was extremely helpful as I am new to gel polish and press on nails.
Thank you for this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video. I have bought tha same builder gel and I going to try my nails whit this. You have a new subscriber from Spain 😘
Thanks for subbing!
Great video!!! I have this builder gel in my cart but I wanted to see someone use with full cover tips. I also love the tips 😍 Definitely getting those next instead the Aliexpress Aprè dupes I bought.
Thank you! So far this is my Favorite method!
How long did these last you?
@@drivenwithapurpose6654 A week and a half then I removed them. 2 popped off and I glued back on. That was due to not filing the fake nail enough before applying
that builder gel is fabulous. It is so good! I am on my second bottle and it beats anything else that I have. I will keep buying it instead of trying anything else.
Very helpful video! I tried this method for the first time last night and 2 have already popped off. I have been sculpting my nails for over a year and wanted a quicker method. I put the base coat on the nail and I think that's why they didn't last. I will put them directly on my nail and use builder gel instead of this weird nail glue gel I bought to attach the missing. I will assess from there on longevity. Thanks for the wonderful tips! Get it...🙂
You're welcome! 🤗
I tried this method! Thanks so much for detailed instructions! My press on nails feel as if they were glued on, I ordered everything i needed from your video💅
Awesome! You're welcome 🤗
I stumbled across this
I have tons of supplies and never did them! Sitting in closet for years bc I never take time for
Me. You have motivated me. Thanks for the walk thru!!!!
Wonderful!!!!! Thank you for sharing 😃 🥰
@@yepitsmejennieb ‘cept I have a bad thumb nubbin from a lost
Nail
lol
Me too! Me too!
Awesome video, lots of detail and thorough explanation 👍
Thank you ❤️
So excited to try this just ordered all the stuff I tryed doing regual pololygel nails it was hard for me and the nail glue keeps popping off I'm excited and hope I can do it thanks so much
You're welcome! 💞
I just ordered this brand builder gel. I'm excited to try it
Very cool!!!!!!! I hope you enjoy using it!
Love the video. There are these clear clip pin things that can keep the nail in place while they cure. That way you cure the whole hand all at once. I'm going to be trying these though. 😊
Wonderful! I have the clear clips, I need to try to use them again. It didn't work out for me. 😆
I know about the nail clips but didn't have any on hand but what I did have was a clothes pin 🤣🤣 Worked very well. Lol
Love it!!!!
Fun fact: Apres nails are not actually made of the soft gel that we know and love in the salon. It is Symantecs. They are 100% plastic just like every other full coverage tip on the market. But they call the plastic “soft gel” because, what really IS “soft gel”? A moldable product that is hardened when cured and can be removed by soaking in acetone. All of those qualities apply to the million other plastic tips out there. This is 100% true and an irrefutable fact, they are not made of the soft gel polish or builder gel that we were led to believe they were made of. The nail company Young Nails had them tested by a chemist and it has been proven that they are plastic. Plastic in its melted form can also be referred to as a “soft gel”. So save your money, they are absolutely exactly the same as the $5 tips you can buy anywhere else, and actually are even more of a hassle because you have to etch the inside so that the builder gel or nail gel can grip to them, unlike the other brands that come already etched on the underside at the cuticle. Apres nails are a scam IMO
OMG 😳 Crazy Fun Fact!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!
FACTS! I can’t believe how much companies charge for “gelly” tips. It’s just plastic, all hype. look at the ingredients. I do love full coverage though and the pre shaped.
Eye opener for sure!
Thank you for teaching us that very interesting fact. Honestly that was awesome that you knew and were so great at articulating that in your comment. I'm always grateful for any kind of knowledge or insight so I appreciate your comment Lisa. Your delivery was clear and direct, easy to understand and you didn't even get off subject or run-on or make a novel out of a paragraph. Very impressive. ❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Love it ❤️❤️❤️
Yeah that's true but you can't melt certain plastics in certain conditions and since it's resin that makes the gel so to test if the tips are real gel tips or abs plastic, the gel ones WILL shrink if they are even near the your lamp. Abs plastic won't. Gel cures to gel making them one seamless system and that's why they cost so much more.
This is so awesome! I was really impressed with how sturdy they feel. It almost felt like I used super glue to put them on. It is a bit of a learning curve but not too bad. Plus I kinda messed up when applying the gel polish lol. But I will definitely be doing this again. TFS!
Wonderful!!!!!! ❤️
I’m terrible at the painting part so I follow her instructions but set my nails on stands, paint and decorate, then apply to my fingers! 🤍
@@chrissyfaye0107 good idea! 👍
This is a very great tips!
Just bought my first gel nail kits and some glitters so i design my own instead of wearing basic colors false nails!
Wish i can wear longer false nails but i have a 3year old and im a stay at home mom.Guess i can try with shorter nails first!Thank you❤️
A couple of hours of mom time when the little one napping.And we can save alot of money and time too instead of going to the nails salon!
Wonderful 😊
Pls be careful of allergies!
❤❤❤Amazing job! Beautiful colors!❤❤❤
Thank you 😊
I love you walk us through everything. i will defo be following you for doing my own nails. How long did they last you? could you do an update video to let us know how you got on with them? please make more videos like this
They lasted about 2 week when I took them off. ☺️
Thank you so much for your video. It was great and I learned alot finally. Simple and to the point. You did great for your 1st time and I only hope I do as well.
Glad it was helpful!
I love this video. Thank you. Very helpful
Wonderful 😁 Thanks so much 💓
Love the way you are teaching thanks
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 😃🥰
Also do builder gel on top of the press ons to make them thicker so they dont bend
Great idea!!!! Thank You!!!!!
This was the comment I was waiting for!!!!
I do nail tips( apply with glue) and then brush on builder gel(aimeili) i do anywhere from 3-5 coats depending on my mood😆 as far as nail prep honestly all i do is buff my nails no prep , dehydrator etc my nails lasts over a month never going back to acrylics
Awesome!!!!
Can you remove them n reuse? Or do I have to soak in acetone
That's amazing! Can you make a video? Or possibly do a tutorial/steps?
Soak off with Acetone! Can't reuse them.
I will add it to my video to do list!!!
Thank you. This was a very helpful video.
Wonderful 🥰
Hi! Great job! Loved this video it was very informative 😊 just wanted to know if you like this method for applying builder gel rather than using forms? This seems easier to me but wanted to see your opinion before I spend more money on supplies! Thank you 🙏
It ls a lot easier than using forms! It still takes practice though. I like doing this method!!!
Thank you for bringing this video to us I love how you explain everything the whole way through. I am definitely going to try this method the next time I go to put on tips. Do you think you could use this method with using dip powder? If so would you need to rough up the top surface layer of the fake nail?
You are so welcome! I think it would work with Dip powder. Definitely rough up the top surface of the fake nail first.
#ProTip - Get the UV gel nail clips to hold on the nail so you can put it under the UV lamp. They are clear.
I will have to try it with this method! Thank you! I have those clips!
@@yepitsmejennieb from where? I keep seeing bad reviews on amazon
@@alexismassenburg7514 saw some on shein.
Love the video Very helpful You have a new subscriber here much love from Boston 🤗👍
Awesome! Thank you!
Hi Jenny! I have been doing my nails like this for a while now. It has been a game changer for me. I use the Aimiili products and they work great except the last time I had some irritation on my skin. I maybe have developed an allergy to it. So sad! I will change products next time and hope it is ok. Looking forward to more of your content!
Thanks so much! Allergies suck, I'm so sorry! That is what caused me to step back from my regular videos. I will have a new video up soon!
I bought all the products you used in the Aimeili brand, followed you step by step and now I have the most amazing set of full cover nails, thank you so much 😁😁😁
The nails are still on, gonna change them this weekend, can you answer this question or do a video for us to watch, can I prep, shape, paint and dry the nails first then use the builder gell to stick them on. I am useless painting the nails once I stick them on, this way seems better for me.
Thank you...
You're welcome!! That is so awesome!! I love it ❤️😍
I wish the camera was more zoomed in onto nails and whatever products you were using. Thank you.
yesss
Yes, I've been better about that lately. This was one of my 1st videos. 🥰
How long did your nails last?
@@Walkgoob1 she said two weeks
I learned a lot on this video. I was looking for more stick ways in using press on and this video just answered that. Just curious though how would you remove the press ons after? filing them out?
Correct! File the bulk off then you can soak the rest in acetone.
I'm so glad this video is helpful!
I took a scraper card like you use for stamping, and swipe it across the top of the mold images to remove excess gel polish
Awesome tip!!! Thank you ❤️ I appreciate it 💕
Thank you for the video beetles also make a Uv gel glue that I use and my press on have stayed for 2 weeks so far
Good to know! I haven't tried that yet
Love it💅🏽
Thank you 😊
enjoyed your video thank you! When shopping for extension nails what description should I be looking for ex: . Plastic, acrylic or soft gel (which is hard to find ) Thanks again
Soft Gel Is very hard to find on Amazon. I get my Full Cover Soft Gels at Enailcouture. When I am shopping for nail extensions on Amazon I read the reviews to choose, but Makartt has good nails.
@@yepitsmejennieb thank you I just ordered from enailcouture, fingers crossed!
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Wonderful video!!! Keep it up!
Thank you ❤️
Anybody else screaming for her to move her base gel bottle out of the way when she was curing her nails?! Lol love this video thank you so much!
OMG I forgot about that...and yes it was an issue 😂 I had to toss that bottle!
@@yepitsmejennieb oh no!!!! I’m so sorry!
Lesson learned 🤣
Quick question, i hought the beetles nail glue & the builder gel (not clear but neutral so no biggy) but is there a specific reason you use the BuilderGel instead if the Nail Glue to adhere them? Curious because i am about to start my next set rn & hoped to figure out which to start with 😅
i checked the comments to see if i was this question before asking twice lol hopefully i didnt miss where it was asked
This was done before the Nail Glue came out. 💕
Great video 💜
Thank you 💓
Thank you for great video! i'm a beginner. Is there any method to fill them in? or do you just remove them after two weeks; then apply a new set?
You can fill them with the Builder Gel.
Great job!
Thank you 😊
I love them thank u 🥰🥰
You're welcome 😁
Great video! 😊 you'll save a lot of time by just etching the inside of the tips with primer instead. And also, you don't need base coat on top of tips/extensions, base coat is only meant for adhesion between gel/gel polish and your natural nails 😊
I just used Primer on my tips in my latest set! Works great! THANK YOU!
@@yepitsmejennieb how do we incorporate the primer? Pls help 😭 lol
I use the nail primer and apply it inside the full cover nails where you would etch (the place your finger nail attaches)
@Linn omg I been wasting my base coat on the tips for over a year.
@Madi 123 aw, yeah, that's why I want people to know that you really don't need to use it on tips. I mean, you can of course if you want to, but you don't need to 😊
Awesome video 🥰😍❤️
Thank you ❤️
@@yepitsmejennieb you’re welcome ☺️
So the aimeli gel in place of glue is actually builder gel or gel base coat for gel nails? Thanks
The Aimeili Gel is a builder Gel
Thank you for this! How would you take them off when you fancy a change? Thanks x
100% acetone soak off. Let sit for 10 min in acetone. Scrape off and resoak untill off.
If you also file down to take of the bulk, soak off time process is shorter
@@evettephillips6871 Yes! That helps a lot!!
Loved this video! Than You!
You're welcome 🤗
Do I need to put a base coat or can I just go straight into using the builder gel? Will it still have a strong hold on the nail and last long?
Yes, but you can Put a layer of builder gel instead of Base coat
Hi can you tell me if the nails you get our pre-sanded or do you have to stand them yourself from underneath before you apply the builder base gel
Most of mine are not pre-sanded. I need to sand them before I apply!
Great video! Have you tried these again? I know you said some popped off but can I ask how long did it take until they came off?
Thanks so much!
My next set I will be doing these again! They lasted about 2 weeks when I removed them. I had 2 pop off and glued back on, but I didn't buff the fake nail enough. I'll be using my Electric File next time.
Thank you for sharing this. I will definitely try this technique; However, the problem I have is that the nail bends.. Any techniques that can help with that?
You can always add a layer of Builder Gel over the Full Cover nail for strength
@@yepitsmejennieb THANK YOU SO MUCH! I can't wait to try it!❤
You're welcome 😄
Would the builder gel be able to cure and adhere if the nail was already designed and painted?
Yes, it may take longer
Could you put them on after painting them? Will the UV cook through gel paint?
I haven't tried it that way yet. But I've seen others do it. I would do an extra 60 seconds just in case.
I just tried to do this twice now and both times I had nails that just pop right off. I thought I was following your instructions to a T and I bought all of the same products you listed here. Do you know what could be the problem? I’m sad and frustrated :(
Edited to add the only thing I didn’t do was put gel base coat before the builder gel because I read a comment saying it’s not necessary. Could this be the problem?
I think she put the base coat on before the builder and then again before painting the nails. I saw the other person commented that it was not needed also. I think she was referring to the second time, that you don’t need it before the polish, but you do to help the builder stick. At least that is what I am guessing. I’ve just started doing my own, and watching videos to see different ways and products.
I would try the base coat at the 1st layer. See if that works
What's the best method to remove the extensions after using this method? I'm assuming soak-off because acetone degrades the plastic? Do you have a video on removal after using builder gel and plastic tips? I want to try this so bad and have everything I need, but I will need to know how to remove them when needed. Thanks in advance!!!! And great video btw! I saved it to my library!
File the bulk off 1st... Soak in acetone...remove product with metal cuticle pusher and Repeat until gone. I have some removal videos.
Please remind people to be careful of getting allergies from these products! I’ve noticed many girls that watch popular channels getting allergies from incorrectly applying gels or acrylics 😱 I think it’s very important that more channels explain the risks of getting allergies, it’s not worth the savings of DIY if they can never have enhancements again 😭
Good tip! Thank you!
@@yepitsmejennieb 💜💜💜
Even base coat?
Could you use a base coat gel instead of building gel to adhere the nail?
Hmm, that would probably work. I haven't tried that yet 🙂
Yes you can. You can pretty much use anything I've used. Poly gel, base gel, hard gel, acrylic and builder in a bottle. Worth pepper prep they'll last I'm very busy. So I usually do them every 4-5 weeks.
@@alexandrarodriguez687 what can I use instead of nail glue? Cuz I cant find the gel glue in my country… I have led btw
Is the "builder gel" the same as a regular gel base coat and topcoat? Theyre applied the same way and they're both called a "gel base & topcoat" .Is the term "builder gel" the brands marketing hook or is it actually different? Also, should I wipe the the nails w alcohol after the final topcoat has been cured or during a different stage and what does the alcohol do to gel nails? I see some ppl do it and others don't. I have a "no wipe" base&top by another brand that I love but isn't referred to as a "builder gel".I'm suspect that the company wants you to think it's a special concoction that they can only provide to keep a flow of customers.
If you are using it as a glue, it all works the same. Builder Gel can build a nail extension
What’s the difference between using this and the apres/beetles gel glue? How do they differ?
I would say there wouldn't be much of a difference. They are all similar in comparison.
I used the builder gel WITH a coat of the apres nail glue & they last about 3 weeks
OOOOO, very good to know!!!
Does this method also works if your hands are constantly in water Or would the nail glue hold better?
It should hold up well in water!
Can you do this with any press ons? Also is it better for your nails then regular nail glue?
I haven't tried with regular press on nails. It may have problems curing if they aren't clear...or just longer cure time. I honestly think regular glue is easier on my Nails. But if you soak off the gel in acetone and take your time removing....it should be easy on the nails
@@yepitsmejennieb thanks! That’s what I was wondering!
You are welcome 😁
can you add the builder glue to Impress press on nails and cure them? I have a ton of them.
It would end up pealing right off. If you could etch them without ruining the color and/or design of the nail it could work. With out the Adhesive tabs attached
Hello again! Can you glue on nail tips then use polyget?
Definitely! Works great!
Can you use the base gel the same as builder gel or are they two completely different things ? I'm new to this way of doing nails and am curious 🤔
Its 2 different things
You can use base gel. That's what I always use. I do have the apre tips. I didn't buy the whole system though they are so worth it.
Everyone has such great replies! Thank you!!!
I have the same set she has by Beetles. That's all i use. I put the base coat on then put it under the lamp 60 seconds, and. I'm done! I make sure I hold each nail down for the time needed. 3o sec, or 60 sec and make sure my nails is in the center of the lamp. Mine has stayed on for up to 3 weeks. My problem is taking them off, as soaking and popping them off doesn’t always work well. My question is what is this steamer you take them off with??? Oh btw, I use nails already painted the ones at Walgreens, CVS etc; and they work great! No painting needed!I buff my nails just to mildly ruff them up and I also do the inside of the nail then put the gel base on as she did but only one., which was the Beetles one then into the lamp . I didn’t put the1st two she mentioned because I didn’t have it and it worked and stayed on just as good ,if you have the primer etc you can do it but I didn’t.(continuation) So Yes,the pretty ones with the crystals and different: designs the One’s by( Kiss) brand!They are a little bit more expensive but so worth it ! In a super rush I use the (Liarty)press on nail stickers but prefer the lamp instead .(The Aimily in the pink bottle is the same as the base of the Beetles just different brands or your preference as to which you one to use!) Thanks for the video!!!
@@luisalawrence992 have you tried it with the darker color nails? I'm thinking it may not cure.
It's easier if you put the builder base, put it on your nail, and instead just flash cure it for 15sec, finish doing your other fingers the same way, and THEN do a full cure for 60 seconds..plus it makes more sense since you'd be sticking your hand in the lamp each time for each finger. And now you don't need to for as long
Awesome thanks so much 🥰
Hello ! How to remove it ? I'm very interested in it and try that . I've been using nail Bond Glue and they are fantastic. So my good friend she want to try this one. Please let me know Thanks
File Off the Bulk of the Nail and Soak in Acetone to remove.
Could you do this with, full acrylic nails? Thank you 💗
I haven't tried, but I don't see why not.
@@yepitsmejennieb Thank you & for replying quickly 😀
You're welcome!
How do you get them off? I tried it they lasted but now not sure how to get them off
Soak in Acetone, or file off with E-file (very carefully)
Can you do a fill in on these after they grow out a little?? Same as built on gels?
Yes you can! Easy to do with Builder Gel in a Bottle
@@yepitsmejennieb Ok thank you!!
You're welcome
Ok I did some. My gel was very thick. And nails feel off within 2 hours. But the gell stayed on. Help!
I've been there too! Frustrating! Did you Etch the inside of the press on nails? Either primer or file.
Do you still do this process or the adhesive for the press on nails?
Yes I do! but.... I need to give my nails a break right now. So the most I can do is the adhesive tabs. I damaged them...ugh! (If your curious go watch My Damaged Nails video's.
How do you remove them? I’ve been using this menthod and love it but the removal process I’m using (wrapping my fingers with acetone) doesn’t loosen them enough and I’m damaging my natural nails 😞
I usually soak them in Acetone and scrape off. I file them down a bit 1st to shorten the soak time.
Do you warm the acetone? That make soak off faster and easier. Put bowl of acetone into bowl of hot water and also, adding something for abrasion can help; a dryer lint sheet* for example.
Can u plz list for me all product used,never tried but u made it easier for me,learned alt swt
I just bought a nail removal Steamer. Love it!
Karlash Nail Prep Dehydrater & Bond Primer AMAZON $11.44
Aimeili Builder Base Gel Quick Extention Nail Enhancement Reinforce Lacquer Soak Off UV LED AMAZON $6.99
UV LED Nail Lamp, Beetles 84w AMAZON $25.99 Long Stiletto Sharp False Clear; Brand Aoraem 500, 10 sizes AMAZON $10.99
Gel Polish Beetles 20 pcs Spring into Summer Collection
AMAZON $22.09
Do the nails need to be clear? Mine are white. Will this still work?
It should still work. Just cute them longer to be on the safe side
great video! But how should I take them off?
Thank you! I take them off by filing and soaking in Acetone. File off the top coat and soak in Acetone and scrape off gel. Continue until removed.
@@yepitsmejennieb the builder gel and the fake nail is also removed in the same way?
Yes, that is how I removed my builder gel and fake nail
Curing light only works on light or clear nails?!
Yes, it might not cure otherwise
Isn't that bad to leave your bottle in front of lamp? I have the same builder gel. Going to try this instead of building my own
Yes, very bad! I ruined that bottle by the way! Opps 😂
Do you put foundation first or base gel
The Base gel is the foundation.
Hi did you cure the bonder before applying the base coat?
The Bonder doesn't need to cure. It's a prep step
@@yepitsmejennieb Thank you. I just received mine that I ordered!
Awesome 😎
genuine question, how do you take these off without damaging the press ons?
Soak your nails in hot/warm soapy water for 10-15min it will loosen the glue, gentle find a lift in the press on (I like to use the thin end of a plastic cuticle pusher). Repeat if it does pop off easily.
But, it is gel not glue...so Acetone. I personally don't reuse any when I applied with builder gel. I end up filing or acetone.
the only way you can remove these without damaging the press on is if you put peel off base coat before you apply the tip. But if you do it the way she did it which is the traditional way , The press on will be damaged when you remove them via soaking them off with acetone.
Thank you!
Hello! New here. Just started learning nails
Keep practicing!!! It takes time. I definitely still have a lot to learn
I've watched so many of these videos I think I'd get the gist but I would really like even the product name so if I don't buy that Brand at least I know what I'm looking for everybody just assumes that we know what these gel products are when most of us are used to acrylic or have never done or never done a set of Nails in their life
Builder Gel in a bottle. Any brand would work.
Ok here comes a dumb question. Won’t the full cover tips adhere better if you just did the dehydrator and primer but skipped the base coat on top of the primer? Won’t the primer adhere better to the builder gel without the base coat in between?
Good question! I'm really not sure. It does sound like it would adhere better. 🤔
@@yepitsmejennieb Thank you so much for replying, I really appreciate it. 😊
You're welcome! I'm going to try it without the Base coat. I just have to wait for my Nails to grow out 😂
So the builder gel in place of nail glue?
Correct!
@@yepitsmejennieb thank you! I’ll have to try that!!
when i did mines with half tips, they all popped off within 3 days 🙁 idk what i did wrong they came off so easily. i thought i maybe wasn’t supposed to use half tips but i saw a nail tech use them with the gel method so maybe it was me instead of the nails...
I have found if I have any air bubbles those nails will pop off! It gets easier with practice!
If using half tips, I would recommend another layer of the builder gel over the whole nail and tip - I actually use two layers. This helps to keep the stucture of the whole nail intact
Great advice!
How do I remove the nails, do I just soak in acetone?
File off any gel top coat and soak on Acetone
How do take the builder gel/nails off ?? Please
File the bulk off then soak in acetone
i tried this for the 1st time. 7 of them went on just fine. the last 3, I have tried to apply 3-4 times. They will not stick on. Anyone have thoughts of why this might be?
Crazy! I'm not sure what is happening.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?????
Did any of the nails pop off or did they stay on with this method? I’m trying to find a method that will prevent fake nails from popping off since that tends to happen to me all the time!
Yeah, I usually still have 1 or 2 pop off. I am trying to perfect my method. It happens to me too.
I did this by using hard gel. It keeps the nails on solid. I put thin layer of hard gel on nails and then put the false nail on and press i hard t and cure for 30s while still pressing it. Then I cure for 60s and its ready for gel polish and top coat.
Awesome! Thank you for the great info!!!
does this work if the nail is already painted?
Yes just might have to cure longer.
how long did these last?
A week and a half before I removed them! I had two pop off...but that was from not filing the base of the fake nail enough.