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Hold your hand upside down immediately after application to get the apex with the help of gravity. You can begin to cure this way for a few seconds and then flip hand over for the remaining time.
With builder gel I would recommend after the base gel apply a thin layer of gel and do NOT cure it under the lamp , after that you want to add a thicker layer in a “u” form (if you can angle your finger down to use faculty to help) and then turn your finger upside down so the gel can self level and add an apex to the correct part of your nail, then cure like you normally would. I would recommend doing one nail at a time ✨
Can Someone please help me with this : Im using Born Pretty 8 in 1 builder gel. Im putting on a thin coat an curing it 2 min it still remains sticky 😕 What am i doing wrong please?
thank you for showing you putting on a mask & glasses! i wish people did that more often bc it’s important for viewers to see and follow those steps. i see so many people doing this stuff unmasked and it’s so dangerous for your lungs and eyes with the particles in the air 😭 a dust collector alone isn’t enough
I think base gel for builder gel is KEY! I would have some lifting after 3 weeks (i kick butt on my nail prep 100%) and after I started adding base gel under the builder gel, builder will last me at least 1 month no lifting!!!
Hey BIAB user here! My best tip is definitely to use a very thin coat and DO NOT CURE but then add a bead on and float the gel generally over the nail then flip your hand upside down for like 10 seconds. Most BIAB is self levelling so can leak onto side walls very quickly so make sure to work fast and cure asap
Try a different builder gel that is not so runny. Also try keeping it just in the middle and then use a thin liner brush to do the sides it will prevent flooding. Flip you finger upside will help level it in middle for the right structure. Modelones or bottles both have good builder in a bottle. I personally prefer potted builder gels they tend to be thicker n move less but most are hard gel and you just fill
Polish the gel in thin coats like you're doing regular polish, let settle for 10 seconds and then cure full 60 seconds in between each layer. It will allow you to BUILD them as thick or thin as you'd like and you don't have to do a ton of filing. You're welcome 😊
As someone that used to wear extensions that currently does overlays over my natural length.....extensions actually saved me way more time surprisingly. My natural nails grow at different angles (?) Some are crooked.. some curve downward some are perfectly straight.... trying to get all of them symmetrical/even with one another took significantly longer than building from scratch or putting a tip on. Just my own personal experience😅
I use builder gel to do my nails by myself and I thinks it’s very nice for extensions if you don’t want acrylic. But I think that you have to use a little bit less gel in your nails and do it in layers so that there’s more uncured product 🤗
So you can overlay builder gel over nail extensions, similar to acrylic? I’ve been looking all over the internet for this answer because I’m thinking about trying it for my homemade press-on nails.
Let thinner coats is better! I used to put one thick one and it got everywhere lol bc it does move a lot but thinner coats end up being a lot better! Your nails are gorgeous!!
Builder gel is self leveling! Flip your hand upside down for a few seconds before curing to great a nice smooth apex that gives your natural nail strength
Use a fine sanding ban or a fine grit file to wrap up your nails really good, clean your cuticles really well with the diamond bits. I prefer to do a dry manicure but to each its own. Then I dehydrate with acetone and go in with Young Nails protein bond. If you want a thinner and more natural looking alternative you should try fiber glass Gel. Didier is good.
I have to trim my nails every time I do a new set… Kudos to the ladies that don’t have to worry about their jobs breaking their nails! You don’t have to use a base gel but the base is what helps the gel move on the nail easier. Also acts as a binding agent
I’ve never done my nails using gel polish and builder gel before and I’ve been watching a lot of videos in preparation to for the first time, but this is the first time I’ve heard this! So glad I did before I tried it. Thanks for the tip! 💜
Tip: flip your hand over for a few seconds before curing the builder gel so the product can flow to the middle, where you need the strength, and to even it out
Just tried doing a flower for the first time on my nails because seeing you came so far was really inspiring. It didn’t turn out great but I’m sure with practice I’ll get better❤️❤️❤️
Perfect timing!! I just ordered some builder gel in clear and natural. This helps with the different steps. Im hoping builder gel will help my nails grow longer without breaking 😊
Start with a slip layer and then a larger bead. But less then you were using. And use a detail brush to get it perfect around the sidewalls and cuticle area. I would recommend a finish file to perfect the shape too.
Builder gel tips: you can add a slip layer by applying one thin coat of the builder gel and cure it for 30 seconds then use a bead of builder gel and light tap it where you want it to go (it will only go where the gel has already been) I suggest one nail at a time and also putting your nail upside down so the majority of the product will go to the middle of the nail creating an apex :) great job btw! Love the pink with the designs!
For builder I find to get the best shape and apex if I turn my hand over for 10 seconds before curing it really shapes them nicely and smoothly, congrats on your nail journey! X
@@KianaBonollo ok, to make it easier put the drop few mm away from your cuticles, then get a really thin brush and with a really light hand move the brush towards the end starting from center, it will be way smother already, and with that, flip it for a 5-10 seconds it will end up like a perfectly smooth surface! Don’t forget to cover the very edge of your nails, it makes them last longer 😄 Another tip is to use LED lamp instead of UV, it cures faster so this way gel has no chance of moving while curing P.s. sorry if my English is not totally clear, I am Russian
Can I just say that you are like an inspiration! You’re a literal queen and your good at everything! You can make dresses and you can do your own nails??? You lolm professional and have that cart thingy and a bunch… of professional looking things?
When working with builder gel, you can hold the nail upside down for a few seconds before putting it in the lamp, it helps the gel pool on the middle of the nail instead of in the cuticle
girl you are so talented, i swear everything you do is gorgeous! this is my long term plan now that i have gotten better at applying the gel x nails! i look forward to seeing how this works out for you!!
What works for me is building my nail structure at the very end right before the top coat. I tend to be easily annoyed with texture on my nails so what I do is do all the nail art (w/o 3D charms) then build structure using clear builder gel then top coat. The builder gel creates the structure and support for longer nails while also masking all the bumps and texture that nail art and stickers have.
That’s exactly what I do! Now I only put an extension on if one of my nails breaks lol builder gel has totally changed my nail game. No more acrylic for me and I’m able to grow my nails, finally!
For builder gel, you did a great job but if you’re having trouble with it moving around or leveling in the wrong areas, flip your nail upside down until you see the apex at a point you like then cure. (From experience)
Not sure what you found that said base gel isn’t necessary but for gels it is, things like builder gel or hard gel a base gel provides adhesion to the natural nail. Now some soft gels can hold on pretty well to the natural nail without base (like the Young Nails Fiber gel) but that’s a trial and error thing. It’s always safest to just use a base gel prior to a gel application. Oh yes and I’m a licensed nail tech promise I’m not just giving random info without being able to back it up 😂❤
Apply the base, cure than another thin coat. The builder gel sticks better as you apply. Oh and flip your hand before the cure. The builder gel will level nicely!
Put a swipe of gel like nail polish do not cure it then take brush with product go back and forth in the middle do not go from side wall to side wall it will naturally level use thin brush for side walls to help level
I am late to the home nail salon game. However I already know I will need a trolley because all the things I have learned in the last two weeks has made me into a kid with a new toy.
In my whole life My nails have never even approached this length. Now 2 of my nails have damage that doesn’t allow the nail to grow smoothly; you are so lucky 🍀
