Not ready for rubber base and still need help with builder gel overlays? Get the ULTIMATE Builder Gel 101 Guide here!! Everything you need from prep to application to removal in over 48 pages! www.nicolesbeautyscene.com/product-page/builder-gel-101-the-ultimate-guide
thank you so much! I’ve had the gel for about a month and when i first applied it, it wasn’t as smooth and clean as i wanted it to be. Your tutorial is by far one of the best ones. Thank you!!!
I've been trying to figure out where to put my apex - THANK YOU for explaining it so easily!!! Also - im assuming the gloves are to protect against UV light but not too sure? Please let me know the purpose of the gloves! Thank you for all your tips!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Yay I’m so glad to hear that helped!! The gloves are UV, so for a little extra protection. Mostly bc I have super sensitive skin and can’t get any nail dust (from filing gel or dip powder) on my skin or I get itchy easily! I wear the gloves when I dip too so powder isn’t on my skin!
Loved the speed of your video! 🙌🏾 I usually speed up nail vids but then miss out on the original audio and everyone sounds like a mouse on speed. I noticed you pushed your cuticles between layers, cant wait to try that. 👌🏽
Thank you so much!!! When I started my channel a few years ago- I knew I wanted to keep the pace moving bc I did the same thing on nail videos!! And keep me posted how it goes pushing your cuticles back each time- if it helps!!
You explained it so well, thank you!! What do you do when your nails grow out? Do you need to remove the rubber base after a certain number weeks? Or can you just file partially and reapply?
You see so welcome!! I do fills and rebalance as they grow out! Once every few months I file it almost all the way off and do a new set! But I haven’t soaked off in acetone in over 3.5 years!! Here’s how I do a Builder Gel fill which is similar to how to do a rubber base fill! I’ll be working on a rubber base fill next time I have to fill my nails! th-cam.com/video/gAvnYehEYU0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CGQ_Gz1zH4EHyTuo
Primer is a sticky adhesive that bonds gel to your natural nails. It does not need cured. You apply it after Dehydrator and then apply whatever gels you’re using. Primer is needed with rubber base, builder gel, polygel, and just a simple gel manicure. Base coat is not needed under rubber base. Rubber base is a flexible thick viscosity gel that can be used as an overlay on your natural nails and it doubles as a base coat for your first layer if you are using color gels over it. After applying rubber base- you can then use color gels or apply dip powder with gel base over top for different colors!
Ok so I bought all the dehydrator, the primer, bottom coat, gel builder, and top coat. I know I need to get some files and probably a UV lamp but I do have an LED one. I bought the Modelones, and The Beatles one to see which one I like better for now. Is the base coat even needed and is the top coat for after you cure? Also am I missing anything else? I’m kinda waiting for my nails to grow out just a smidge since they are super damaged from all the dish washing by hand I’ve had to do but will get gloves.
@@rachelPH79 awesome!! Most LED lamps for nails are a combo UV/LED. It needs to be at least 48 watts, between 365-405nm, have a reflective bottom and at least 30 bulbs inside that are actual bulbs not yellow plastic ones. Be super careful with getting gel on your skin and immediately wipe it off with an angled clean up tool dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Most people need base coat under their builder gel for better adhesion but some of us don’t need it! Top coat is for after you have applied the builder gel and cured it.
Where can I get the tool rest and hand rest you show in this video. I look at your link but did not find these particular products. Very informative. I like rubber base overlays too.
@@suzangrace5567 hi!! Sorry it’s under My Favorite Products further down in the description- I should start keeping it under Products used! Thanks for the heads up! The hand rest and tool rest, bottle holder- all those are from SJ3 Designs! Their products are musts for my at home manis! Here are all the hand rests they have- sj3designs.com/collections/rests
Hi! Do you mean the bottle holder that it is set in? I’m using black 3d printed bottle holder to hold the bottle! They’re from SJ3 Designs! sj3designs.com/search?q=bottle+liquid+holder
Oh no! It shouldn’t burn- outside of maybe a few seconds at first. It could be burning for a few reasons. 1. Your gel was applied too thick. 2. Your natural nails are damaged and the lamp is burning your natural nails. 3. You’re using a product with hema in it- which can cause a lot of burning! I only use hema free gels- never any of the low quality ones with hema! Do any of those make sense for you?!
Not ready for rubber base and still need help with builder gel overlays? Get the ULTIMATE Builder Gel 101 Guide here!! Everything you need from prep to application to removal in over 48 pages!
www.nicolesbeautyscene.com/product-page/builder-gel-101-the-ultimate-guide
thank you so much! I’ve had the gel for about a month and when i first applied it, it wasn’t as smooth and clean as i wanted it to be. Your tutorial is by far one of the best ones. Thank you!!!
Woohoo!! You’re welcome!! Happy to help anytime!!
I've been trying to figure out where to put my apex - THANK YOU for explaining it so easily!!! Also - im assuming the gloves are to protect against UV light but not too sure? Please let me know the purpose of the gloves! Thank you for all your tips!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Yay I’m so glad to hear that helped!! The gloves are UV, so for a little extra protection. Mostly bc I have super sensitive skin and can’t get any nail dust (from filing gel or dip powder) on my skin or I get itchy easily! I wear the gloves when I dip too so powder isn’t on my skin!
Loved the speed of your video! 🙌🏾 I usually speed up nail vids but then miss out on the original audio and everyone sounds like a mouse on speed. I noticed you pushed your cuticles between layers, cant wait to try that. 👌🏽
Thank you so much!!! When I started my channel a few years ago- I knew I wanted to keep the pace moving bc I did the same thing on nail videos!! And keep me posted how it goes pushing your cuticles back each time- if it helps!!
You explained it so well, thank you!!
What do you do when your nails grow out? Do you need to remove the rubber base after a certain number weeks? Or can you just file partially and reapply?
You see so welcome!! I do fills and rebalance as they grow out! Once every few months I file it almost all the way off and do a new set! But I haven’t soaked off in acetone in over 3.5 years!!
Here’s how I do a Builder Gel fill which is similar to how to do a rubber base fill! I’ll be working on a rubber base fill next time I have to fill my nails!
th-cam.com/video/gAvnYehEYU0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CGQ_Gz1zH4EHyTuo
What is the different between primer and base coat can I use them interchangeably or do I need a primer for rubber base instead of base coat
Primer is a sticky adhesive that bonds gel to your natural nails. It does not need cured. You apply it after Dehydrator and then apply whatever gels you’re using. Primer is needed with rubber base, builder gel, polygel, and just a simple gel manicure.
Base coat is not needed under rubber base. Rubber base is a flexible thick viscosity gel that can be used as an overlay on your natural nails and it doubles as a base coat for your first layer if you are using color gels over it. After applying rubber base- you can then use color gels or apply dip powder with gel base over top for different colors!
Ok so I bought all the dehydrator, the primer, bottom coat, gel builder, and top coat.
I know I need to get some files and probably a UV lamp but I do have an LED one.
I bought the Modelones, and The Beatles one to see which one I like better for now.
Is the base coat even needed and is the top coat for after you cure?
Also am I missing anything else?
I’m kinda waiting for my nails to grow out just a smidge since they are super damaged from all the dish washing by hand I’ve had to do but will get gloves.
@@rachelPH79 awesome!! Most LED lamps for nails are a combo UV/LED. It needs to be at least 48 watts, between 365-405nm, have a reflective bottom and at least 30 bulbs inside that are actual bulbs not yellow plastic ones.
Be super careful with getting gel on your skin and immediately wipe it off with an angled clean up tool dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Most people need base coat under their builder gel for better adhesion but some of us don’t need it! Top coat is for after you have applied the builder gel and cured it.
Did you put top coat after bufffing in the end? I'm currently doing my first rubber base
I did not because I dipped over it! So if you buff and shape, make sure you wipe off with alcohol, gel base and cure, gel top and cure!
Where can I get the tool rest and hand rest you show in this video. I look at your link but did not find these particular products. Very informative. I like rubber base overlays too.
@@suzangrace5567 hi!! Sorry it’s under My Favorite Products further down in the description- I should start keeping it under Products used! Thanks for the heads up! The hand rest and tool rest, bottle holder- all those are from SJ3 Designs! Their products are musts for my at home manis!
Here are all the hand rests they have-
sj3designs.com/collections/rests
@@suzangrace5567 the tool rest-
sj3designs.com/products/swatch-stick-or-brush-holder
What is the black silicone-rubbery thing around the bottle of gel? Is it just to protect what's inside from being exposed prematurely to the uv light?
Hi! Do you mean the bottle holder that it is set in? I’m using black 3d printed bottle holder to hold the bottle! They’re from SJ3 Designs!
sj3designs.com/search?q=bottle+liquid+holder
Wish I watched this before I developed the gel allergy:(
Awww no- I’m sorry!! Is it a full gel allergy or just hema?
Why does rubber base gel burn
Oh no! It shouldn’t burn- outside of maybe a few seconds at first. It could be burning for a few reasons. 1. Your gel was applied too thick. 2. Your natural nails are damaged and the lamp is burning your natural nails. 3. You’re using a product with hema in it- which can cause a lot of burning! I only use hema free gels- never any of the low quality ones with hema! Do any of those make sense for you?!
Thank you this really helped👏
@@Beomgyuswife-real yay I’m so glad to hear that!!!