HOW TO : HARD GEL SCULPTED EXTENSIONS | IsabelMayNails | The Gel Bottle Inc 

I'm a nail tech and the STUNNING shape of your nails caught my eyes as I was scrolling videos. I watched the video twice and 3 times in parts lol but one thing I noticed is you don't actually create an apex, with an "apex bead" BUT you certainly have a beautiful apex when the nails are done lol. I'm not sure if your natural nails have a good apex to start with (and omg your nail beds are so nice) So I watched your 2nd and third layer application and I noticed 2 things that you may not realize you do; when you put the 2nd layer of gel you sort of pull the majority of your bed close to the stress point and thin it out as you "paint" and on the third layer your application of product gets less and less as you move to the tip but the most is again left before the stress point which essentially creates the apex. Both of those things are definitely helping to create that beautiful apex. I just wanted to mention this for people struggling with flat nails, and I myself and going to give your way a try too. My finished nails look great but its thanks to my filing and I think your way can reduce about 50 percent of my filing, thanks for the video

Beautiful 😍😍😍

The OPI gel color she used looks a lot like Bubble Bath

New to hard gel with no training. Best video I’ve come across so far! Xx

This is such a good informative video. I really struggle with sculpting, especially gel so this is going to be really useful for me ❤️

I'm self-taught via RU-vid (I only do my own nails) and I've really been struggling with my shaping. This video is going to be very helpful for me, I think. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate those shots down the barrel of your nail! Saving this video because I know I'll be referring back to it more than once!

Beautiful, please do a removal xx

Wowww! So talented!! I think this is one of the few nail vids that I’ve actually learnt from. I’m not a pro but I love doing my own nails. Love it!

This is hands down one of the simplest easy to follow video on how to apply gel . Thank you 🙏🏾

This is the only PERFECT COFFIN NAIL SHAPE I've seen on RU-vid. I dunno why everyone has the struggle to do it right.

Best and easiest video I've seen, I've been putting off trying these. But your video has given me the confidence to finally try it. Thank you. Just subscribed too xx

I just subscribed and started watching your videos. This set is beautifully done. You got a an amazing C Curve without using any Pinchers or pinching tool, I really love the way you manually shaped your nails with a nail file. I need so much practice in nail shape filing. Thanks for sharing !

WONDERFUL vid, Isabel. Thank you for the small but helpful tips, like pinching the end of the form. You make extension sculpting FAR less intimidating!

Hey thank you so much for all your videos. I came across you today and I have to say-I'm now hooked 😁 have a question. Young nails saying that to do extensions we MUST use clear gel to make sure it cures well. What is your opinion about that? x thank you x

The shape is lovely...clicked on this to see you shape them...as lovely as they are, no filing info was really given. It is an area I am working on and watching other nail techs do their craft is helpful. Will keep looking. Thank you for the video.

I do my own nails at home and they always pop off my nails! I use the Ibd hard gel and the ibd bonder before. I’m not sure why they always do this but after a ew days without fail they always come off. Any advice? Thanks!

Is there an alternative brand that you recommend to someone who’s a newbie and is on a budget? I’m afraid to spend $50+ on a builder gel and rubber base coat when I’m still trying to learn. Thanks in advance for your suggestion(s) 😩💖

Hi Isabel what's your opinion on the Kodi rubber base and top coat actually the whole Kodi nail care system would you recommend it

What lamp do you use? I’m using a 48W UV/LED and I’ve gotten great results with it… Especially compared to the crappy 36W lamp I got with a “Starter kit.”

Subbed! Quick but very straight to point. I learned a lot from this

Beautiful shape😍

Absolutely beautiful..gorgeous nude gel..my fave..I would have to leave them like that couldn’t bear to paint over such a beautiful nude! 🥰

Hi ! I always come back to this video as a review of hard gel application. ❤ Would you possibly ever do a detailed demonstration of how to properly apply a nail form? I find it hard to find a video that shows with adequate camera angles so I can actually see what people are talking about 😢

Hi! What file do you use? Grit 100? 180? For filing smoothing out top surface of gel nail.

Beautiful nails. You have a new fan!

I'm new to nails as I am still studying for my license. But this was so helpful. I am now a new subscriber!💗 Thank you so much!!!

how long should this entire process take from start to finish when doing on client? tfs

do you cure and wipe bbetween every layer of gel?

How long does this method take? I can’t take 5 hours to do a set of nails on a client

Can someone help me? How long does this type of nails last?

Nail forms that was £8 have now gone up to £18!

Hi where is the young nails gel brush from please ?

This was an amazing video... thanks a million...so very useful...and informative as well

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What is the link to that nude apricot color? Is it on amazon

Wow.. you’re so talented 🤩

Can I use tips instead of forms ?

😍 wish you could do my nails! Amazing as always xx

Her voice is amazing

is this the same for using tips?

Hey What is the gel called?🥰

Very very Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Are the gel bottle inc products only for nail techs with licenses and certificates?😩😩 I would love to purchase these products but I’am self taught

If it’s sculpted gel, do they crack easily especially around the edges?

That’s clever! Using that rubber base to aboid filing the natural nail:). How long do they last without lifting or chipping? Very helpfull, going to practice forms on my practice hand

This was exactly what I was looking for!!! 💗💗💗

Such a beautiful shape. You did a great job of explaining things. I feel much more confident and comfortable with doing this on myself.

Thank you so much for this, I'm doing a hard gel nail course tomorrow but wondered what other gels there are out there! Also have you tried the light elegance hard gels? If so would you recommend them or just the gelpot gel? Thank you! Xx

I didn’t see you curing after the second layer. Please confirm what the procedure is. Better to show one nail only, slowly with no fast forwards please

What’s the difference between hard gel and builder gel? Also can you do this with nail tips?

Did you use the TGB heating lamp as well? Your videos mad techniques are so helpful thank you so much! 💕

Wow those nails are sooo beautiful 🥺😍😍😍😍😍😍

Beautiful shaping and filing. 😍 Is there an in-depth tutorial on filing on your page that I can view?

I just received my young nails gel kit yesterday

Can you use GEL BOTTLE BIAB bottles to do this?

If I use a builder gel that is supposed to be cured for two mins under a 36W lamp , how long should I cure it for under a 24W ? Or is it possible

Absolutely gorgeous nails. 😍😍. Where can I buy this gel please ?

Only in the UK nooooo

I love sculpting with gel 😍 & loved watching this tutorial too, they look beautiful, thanks Isabel 🌸😘

Wow thank you!

Thank you so much for this video ♡ it helped so much

I really thank you for this video you literally made me like filing because I'm not the best at it but you made this easier for me you're the best at teaching this I've watched a lot of videos and this is the only one i find useful thank you!!❤️

I like this. Thanks. I’m about to self teach myself sculpting gels

So awesome how you build your nails. That's how I'm learning. Thanks

Hi, How can I send you a private message please? X

Do you have Caribbean heritage?

Where can i find this hard gel please???? Any one helppp

iv just bought this system but if i was going to file gel then add another layer of gel would i need a protein bond aswel or can i use the rubber base again?

Can you put nail polish over the clear gel?

Young nails doesn’t ship to US???

Great tutorial, very helpful. Thanks a lot

Would you be able to link the extension gel you have used?

Perfect!

So wait. When are u pinching them?

Excellent tutorial...Thank you so much!

is there a slip solution that goes with this? and what do you use to clean the brush?

Just wondering, why are likes disabled?

Literally amazing! I'm sorry for all the comments lol i'm just watching them all in amazement x

How long do they last? any lifting or chipping?

i could listen to you all day!! ur english accent!

Very helpful, thanks!

You are very amazing explain all the process.

Why did this take me 8 hours? 😭 With the forms most of my nails came out more pointy, only two came out square-ish. After all filing, none of my nails are the same shape. Lol! I tried so hard. I suck.

What do you use for a cleanser?

You have a wonderful voice for videos!

Best tutorial I have seen . I love to do my own nails and basically learned how to do builder gel off of RU-vid . I chose builder gel over acrylic because I hate the smell of acrylic and I have pets who are always around me lol , so didn’t want them inhaling those fumes . This color is so pretty and I will definitely be picking this up as soon as possible . Thank you for sharing !

This is an awesome tutorial!

This is such an amazing video. Job well done

Really Beautiful! Wonderful work xxx

Stunning structure and apex, beautiful work

Great job! Beautiful

Hello this is every informative Do you dip the brush in monomer or you use it dry?? And did you dry them in UV before or not?

Beautiful. My fav gel pot! What are you using for your photos please they look so good x

I’d love to try this! Do you still use this? X

This helped a lot thank you

Could i get the link for everything please or maybe just the forms? Idc its up to you thank you

I have those forms and love them as well!

I think this is awesome. What products do I need when doing hard gel extensions?

Good job :-* beautiful work

What nail grit are you using?