Adding length to your natural nail using tip extensions and gel polish

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[@deathsheadtarot7875]

you must have boys, with all the crashing and banging going on LOL Thanks so much for the info! I have now bought myself some tips and am going to try this!

[@MomentsWithLarraine]

I was just about to apply my nail tips until I came across your tutorial, thanks for such a great tutorial.. I want to put tips on without damaging my own nails and this seems like the perfect way... I only want to wear them long enough for my own nails to grow out!!👍🏽

[@katie_kate88]

Way easier method than acrylic. I've been doing my own nails for years and last time I did acrylics, I thought to myself I need to come up w something else cuz I'm just over acrylics. This is genius!

[@Mrsquick]

I can't help but laugh at the baby in the background! He/she is like i know your filming, however i'm just going to carry out my day in the background. I'm guessing a little guy. My son was active like that when he was younger.

[@lorahaddock3730]

Mrs. quick, I know I had to watch twice because I couldn't stop laughing!

[@christinatrainer2327]

I LOVE the little guy too. SAME as mine

[@ThePolishedMommy]

lol my boys were playing, my little one was in his exersaucer for part of the video and he likes to jump in it(which is really loud).

[@emyuleeYT]

Boy mom things. 💚 I only have one boy.

[@Pale4Lyfe]

I am insane, but you sound like amy Adams..

[@FitForceFX]

Allison Wright she does! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@ThePolishedMommy]

I had these last about 2 weeks just like gel polish would. The key is how you prep the nail and proper gel application. Make sure your foundation layer is incredibly thin then do several thin layers of clear (or top coat) to build up the thickness (curing between each layer).

[@ThePolishedMommy]

You want to make sure the tips fit the nail properly, if needed file down the edges to fit. Filing the smile line smooth helps to blend the tip to the natural nail, it also allows the gel to apply smoothly so there's not a stress point. When you have a weakness at the stress point (smile line) you are more likely to have the tips pop off.

[@jennifermontgrain6208]

Hello! I just want to say thank you so much for posting this video! I have tried other methods for fake nails and they failed. I have severe anxiety and can not got to the salon. I tried this method yesterday for the first time and I love it! It was easy to do. I know I need more practice with it. Is there a place I can post the picture of my nails to show the success of it? Thank you again!

[@ThePolishedMommy]

+Jennifer Montgrain I'm so happy this helped you! Feel free to post on my facebook page - ThePolishedMommy or tag me on Instagram @thepolishedmommy. =)

[@mony19831]

Great explanation, I was wondering how and if you could do nail tips with the gel manicure.

[@ThePolishedMommy]

thank you =) hopefully once my boys are in school full time I can get my nail tech license!

[@MadMax-us9ih]

Omg i finally found a video that answered my question. I always wondered if I could just put glue to create a smooth transition from nail tip to m nail but there was never a video on it so I always thought it was something obvious I should know not to do and thought I was just stupid for even considering it 😂but now I'm definitely doing that, it actually works! Thank you!

[@MSAbeautyx]

Ive been trying to look for a video that shows this technique! Thanks girl! Trying it out tonight :)

[@HeatherFeather141]

I always thought that you had to use acrylic powder with tips. I tried it before and it was a nightmare so now i just give my self basic gel manicures. Glad to know that I can combine the two without using the powder!

[@ladyc3258]

Thank you for this video! This is exactly what I was thinking about doing. I came to KZbin to see if someone had already made a video and yours popped up. You explain things SO WELL! Huge thank you. I'm going to try this tonight 😁 I can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@carlysmith8971]

how long do these last. wouldn't they just pop off ? all that's holding it in place is a bit of glue.

[@latriciafinley4823]

I'm so glad I found this video! I used to do my own nails, always liked having them done. Then I had a shop that went to. But I don't always have money to go pay someone to do what I can do myself. This is a fantastic tutorial, and the finished product is perfect. Thank you so much for posting this! 😍

[@bethhearn6649]

Absolutely love this video - THANK YOU! Once I saw this, I knew I had to try it. I posted a pic in Instagram and tagged you ;) I definitely have to practice but I must say, I won't be going back to acrylic 😄 💅

[@kristinowens899]

Curious to know how long these worked for you, going from wearing acrylics. Wouldn't last me a day, i wish it was so easy!! I use dip powder over my natural nails for strength. That was the hardest thing for me, going from super strong nails to super not!

[@Knitting_with_doods]

Tutorial on filling in the regrowth please! Great video

[@barbr316]

wow! they turn out nicee and natural looking.I prefer my nails like that, could you do still images after you do your nails this way you can see the results better. Thanxs for sharing.

[@bbuunnyycc]

I know this is an old vid but still very relevant today. I’m new to gel and tips and found this very helpful.

[@zainichoudhary]

It’s a great and very helpful tutorial I was looking for it I wanted to apply tips with regular gel polish but I was confused how!

[@ThePolishedMommy]

You would do foundation, structure gel, color, then top coat. You could also skip color and do 2-3 coats of structure gel (depending on how thick you want it) instead and use regular polish on top just like you would on your natural nails.

[@mz.abbott8365]

I followed this about 9 months ago (using ALL the same tips, glue, foundation, structure and top coat) and have been able to wear natural looking tips for 3 weeks before a back fill is needed. Followed your directions and ALL the same steps (I skip gel color). I use thin foundation, 2 thin coats of structure, and top coat. For the rare times I want color I used a very baby light pink regular polish and remove with NON-acetone remover if I tire of it. Thank You!!!! 😊

[@Precioussness]

My nail beds got damaged from so many years of acrylics and salons over filing my nails. My natural nails are so thin and brittle. I wanted a way to extend my nails without damaging them anymore. Thank you so much for posting this! I def have to try this!

[@phyllis_Zee]

Lady, you're a life saver 😭😭I've been wondering how to extend the nails... Thank you so much for this

[@fufafudrops]

I really want to know if there is a way to remove the gel polish without removing the tips. Is it possible?

[@beautywithlexi1587]

LVL1HERO file it down

[@cynthiafunk1742]

so you file the polish off instead of soak? I'm new to all this.

[@neecee401100]

Cynthia Funk you can do either or. It's not necessary to take the tips off to take the gel off. Soaking or filing doesn't remove the nail.

[@mascabrona666]

Thank you! I was looking for a way to add length without acrylic cause I don’t like them too thick but I didn’t even know about structure either so I’ll definitely look into that too! Great video, they look good!!

[@newsystemgirl]

File it BEFORE you apply it! BRILLIANT!!!!! Thank you!

[@raquellevin3982]

I know theres a baby playing with toys. Lol lol lol noises from a happy healthy baby...God Bless the little child

[@ThePolishedMommy]

yes, my son was playing in his bouncer and can get quite loud lol

[@elise6550]

I sie the Same Methode, but my nailextensions are breaking in the Middle After 2-3 days. I think the gelpolish is Too thin to stabilize the extension... (?)

[@Belindasdiys]

Thanks for sharing great tutorial :)

[@lydiahalliday6532]

Looks beautiful! I'm not good at building acrylic or gel, so I'm going to use tips and uv gel polish. I'm thinking almond shape with french tip. Thanks!!

[@ashleyhorzempa2250]

This is a really good video but the 70% alcohol does work well. I used it on my gel manicure the other day, and there was no tacky layer. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@rachelr8500]

I always use 70% as well and it works for me.

[@sarathdesilva5372]

Wooow! U R the best. Been watching so many to get an idea ascto how I should go about it. And there UR .Great. Educator ! Bless you

[@elysemw]

Thanks so much! I have a dip system but don't really like it and I didn't want to jump on the gel builder bandwagon. I just bought well-less tips and wanted a way to fill them in that would not hurt my nail underneath. Thanks again for this!

[@ThePolishedMommy]

They key is working very quickly, the longer you let the remover sit on them nail it will start to break down the gel. I you change your polish often(2-3x or more a week) I would look at other enhancement products to use (like hard gel or acrylic).

[@emyuleeYT]

Your tutorial videos are the best so far that I've found for beginners, you get to the point with it and you make the instructions simple to follow, so thannnnkkkkk you.

[@mickanailfan3209]

I know ist al late reation LOL but can you remmber how long the nails holds?? I hate the thick blub on my nail blegggg

[@kristennorton6938]

omg they look so good! :3 i wantt!! way cheaper and better than gel nails.

[@kristinowens899]

Do you still think they're better then gel???

[@ThePolishedMommy]

I wasn't able to film a how to video on fills before I stopped wearing these but I do have a written tutorial on my blog (link in the box above)

[@sophiacampos9333]

Thank you that's the way it should be to look natural. There so pretty. Beautiful wedding set very gorgeous. 🌷🌷👌

[@kristinasvubova2665]

Thank you! I was wondering, if I could extend my nails with tips somehow, because they're really short and I'm simply unable to keep them longer. Unfortunately the gel doesn't seem to attach properly to my nails, but the gel polish does. So thank you for this explanation, it's the answer I was looking for.

[@AmandaD33]

I went to a nail place and ask them to do the gel polish with fake tips. They said that they couldn't do it without putting the acrylic powder. In my mind I'm like really? I'm not going back there again I do love how they turned out however I didn't know until after she started putting the powder on that they couldn't do it the way that I wanted it which is how you did it. I don't want acrylic nails right now I don't want to deal with refills cut Downs and all the extra I just wanted some cute length and some cute color that will last

[@neecee401100]

Amanda C I'm so thankful for this video because every nail salon says the same thing even though she literally just did it herself so Idk why they say they can't do it.

[@naomimartinez1747]

They turned out SO perfect! If I wanted to ask for this at the salon would I just ask for tips with gel polish?

[@arxchniide]

This vid helped me so much cause I just bought tips and had no idea how to apply it and I watched so much vids and this was the only one that helped me

[@ThePrettylady01]

What is the brand and name of the sheer pink you used before the top it off please?

[@dianeferre1273]

I am SO Impressed... Your nails look so pretty & so natural... Great tutorial!

[@saras.6839]

I wonder if the new Sally Hansen Gel Nail Polish would work on nail tips???

[@ThePolishedMommy]

Jane S. It may, it depends on how thick it is. You may need to do several coats to get the strength needed.

[@llora1000]

So glad you did this video. I needed to know this bit of info ;) Happy day.

[@divm8559]

will it stay? is it structurally strong without the apex? Pl reply

[@amysewell6336]

THE best nail video I’ve ever seen. Well done!

[@andreaellerman5482]

I know this video is old but I want to say thank you for posting. I was trying to figure out how to make sure the “seam” wasn’t showing with the tips. I am going to try it out now. Yours looked good! I appreciate the help! :)

[@ThePolishedMommy]

yes

[@smirf3066]

Thank you for this video - great idea in order to avoid hard gel and acrylic! Can I ask how you remove the tips when the gel needs soaking off? Thank you :)

[@ThePolishedMommy]

+S Mirf You soak them off like you would gel polish or acrylic. I have a separate video showing how I remove gel polish polish.

[@jazmynjoh]

I love it im going to try it and let you knowif it works out!!!! Thanks soooooooo much!!!

[@emj970]

THANK YOU!!! This video has helped me so much! I never knew tips could be applied under soak-off gel nails. I'm going to use structure gel for added strength and hopefully that will prevent any lifting. I've already prepped & filed my tips & I can't wait to start my manicure! :)💅

[@melissarodd4518]

Did you use the structure gel with tips and how did it work?

[@harmienfilart8888]

if you Have The length you want from youre nails you dont need The tips

[@kerrylesley2488]

Hi, can anyone tell me how durable there's are?

[@megankett449]

How long did they last I did mine and they only lasted one week

[@Amanda57563]

This video is so informative and easy to understand. Thank you! (Also, I kind of love all the background noise. I have three kids and that's exactly what my house sounds like when I do my nails. :P )

[@grinningneko5480]

This is a very informative video! Thank you for sharing! And the little baby hand that pops in halfway through is so cute! :)

[@kaulmehak9]

Hi, just loved your video. But was wondering what should I say to the salon person if I want the exact nails like these? acrylic or gel nails? And if we apply colour polish it won't destroy the manicure, right? And for how much time do these stay, if I get it done professionally?

[@ThePolishedMommy]

Mehak Horan I've heard them called "party nails" since they don't last as long as acrylics. You might have to explain what you want (natural tip extension with clear gel polish) and be prepared that not all salons will offer this service.

[@ThePolishedMommy]

Mehak Horan You can apply polish over it and use non acetone to remove it, depending on how the gel was applied this could lead to peeling or lifting though.

[@kaulmehak9]

oh okay thank you :) ThePolishedMommy​

[@kfcool321]

Do you use a top coat and base coat gel polish ? & also when referring the foundation polish is that the dehydrator polish?

[@ThePolishedMommy]

some brands use different terms for the products, foundation polish is the base coat for this brand.

[@sarathdesilva5372]

Can I use alcohol instead of cleanser?and plz tell me why some use primer and bonder like stuf

[@ThePolishedMommy]

Yes, alcohol is the same as the cleanser

[@ninacarpanzano4631]

Hi Polish Mommy. This video is perfect, i absolutely love it! And on top on it your nails look so natural and perfect! I was wondering if you could post a video of your refilling your gell nails once they grow out? Thanks!

[@ThePolishedMommy]

Nina Carpanzano I currently don't have a video for fills but I do have a written tutorial (link in description box).

[@ninacarpanzano4631]

Oh yes I saw that after I commented! Thank you though! Post more videos of you doing nails please! :)

[@ThePolishedMommy]

I haven't tried using Gelish gel polish in dual forms but I would guess you just apply the foundation, cure, then apply either color,structure gel or the top it off to the dual form and apply to your nail and cure. I did a video on dual forms using Gelish hard gel. But you wouldn't be able to use the Gelish gel polish for extensions(menaing it would need to be applied over your natural nail or a tip) bc it's not durable enough.

[@ThePolishedMommy]

You could. If you want to just apply the tip you could add a wrap on top(I have a video on this-'Adding strength to your natural nails using wraps'). However, the tips don't stay on as long as they would with the gel on top. Once your nails start to grow you could start using a treatment polish(I've had good results with Nailtek II).

[@spoof6161]

Awe that took all day. Lol. gotta love kids

[@ThePolishedMommy]

You would use the Sculpting gel in place of the clear/color step. Using a brush designed for applying gel, pick up a small amount on the brush and smooth it over you nail just like you would regular gel polish. After curing, apply a second coat if necessary, then top coat, cure, and you're done.

[@colleenh7989]

Did you ever post the video on how to do a refill? I can't find it in your videos...?

[@ThePolishedMommy]

I don't have a video but did a blog post on it: www.thepolishedmommy.com/2012/06/adding-length-to-your-natural-nail-fills-and-removal.html

[@kateymateymusic1]

That's exactly how I want my nails to look! Thanks for the tip! No pun intended! Lol

[@ThePolishedMommy]

after about a week I did have some of the tips break off. The gel polish is strong but after about a week the glue doesn't hold the tips on very well. When you use tips under acrylics or hard gel they last because those are stronger materials. However, these create a thin natural looking nails as opposed to acrylics or hard gels.

[@janellesmoothy6951]

You should try the builder in a bottle gel that some brands have it’s so easy to use and adds a little extra strength. Loved how you file the tips first. I’m so going to try this 🥰

[@n..916]

You are the best. Tnx a lot 👍🌹

[@ThePolishedMommy]

you would apply your gel polish color in between the foundation and the top coat just as you normally would. =)

[@Tube69Baby]

Hi! Can I use REGULAR nail polish instead of GEL nail polish after applying my nail extensions?

[@ThePolishedMommy]

After you've done the final step of applying the gel and fully cured it, yes you can put regular polish over it.

[@Tube69Baby]

Thank you so much for replying!!! :) Love your video!! Superr helpful!!

[@kristinowens899]

They look beautiful, wouldn't last a day on me tho, no strength at all. Curious why you don't add some builder gel just for strength? The whole process is the exact same, as far as damage goes. Its the improper prep, and removal that does the damage, not the gel or acrylic. You should do more videos, natural teacher!

[@LisaJanette]

I'm impressed! They look fantastic! No added bulk!!! I may try this! I'm looking into trying different techniques for my own. Rite now I'm doing acrylic. Looking into gel now. Thx!

[@Neceybabyxo]

I use 50% alcohol, always have, and it removes the tacky layer just fine. I don’t know why people think you need higher, I’ve never had any issues and have been doing my own nails for years.

[@angelbabesuz1612]

They look fab but can you tell me, do you have to use tips that have a well or can you use well-less tips (this is what I have)? Thanks :)

[@ThePolishedMommy]

Yes you can, but if you plan on changing your polish often you might want to get a UV sealer to help the enhancement last longer.

[@sheerahcrawford5279]

Now this is a tutorial 😂

[@brechelles.5859]

Not the video I was looking for, but I do appreciate the info!! Your tip application would be perfect for dip powders very smooth!! Will give this a go👍🏼 Thanks🤗

[@yumchristee]

I have trouble differentiating traditional gel vs gel polish? I wanna get tip extensions, but I don't like acrylics. So, do I tell my manicurist that I want tips with gel polish?

[@StunningLipstickkx3]

Do they sell all of the gelish things you mentioned at Sally

[@ThePolishedMommy]

They do sell Gelish at Sally's but they may not carry every product.

[@peaches5712]

You did a really good job....they look nice.

[@RachCW20]

Will a UV topcoat work ? :)

[@patriciaratchford2826]

I wish I had seen your video before I did my nails today. Next time for sure. Ty so much. Very good info.

[@michellelaksana7224]

I love Love loved this video! I found this extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing and having everything easily visible.

[@ThePolishedMommy]

no, just like using gel polish on your natural nails it doesn't chip.

[@aylinsnm]

Could I also use pure acetone instead of the alcohol? Very helpful video by the way😊😊

[@brittanycormier1441]

I do my nails and they last for at least 3 weeks and i make mine thick. I find when i make the layers thin the tips break and the polish peels off. I cant believe those last you 2 weeks

[@miloc.2423]

Hi! How long would that last?

[@ThePolishedMommy]

Depends on how fast your nails grow, I have slow growing nails so it can last over 2 weeks before I take them off to redo them.

[@cierapaige9139]

How long do these last since the apex isnt built up very high? This was a fantastic explanation of a gel application. Great video!

[@SuperShandy777]

Hello excuse the typos before i now have to use inverted nail molds because for a year now i just cannot make the nail arches properly it is so difficult

[@jasminemayne2013]

Can do a list of everything you use thank u so much thus is a great technique!!

[@harsimratkaur3338]

Can I use regular nail paint over extension tips??

[@ThePolishedMommy]

yes you can =)

[@lorihodgin1328]

Thank you! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for! I especially want to thank you for the DETAILS fully explained!

[@evemeehan6344]

Do you have to use the PH bond, and the foundation or can it be done without by applying a gel base coat after putting the tips on?

[@lilied1]

I glued extensions onto my nails and filed the line where it adhered to my nail but it looked very obvious. So I filed the line even more but it made it only worse... the only difference was that my tips were straight at the bottom where they are supposed to be glued and didn't have this "C" curve like yours. Is this the reason why mine looked so obvious?

[@ItsDede-Williams]

This was quicker than using the builder gel I was actually going to try this and and see how it turns out but now that you've done it I'm definitely going for it.so glad you made this video. And it does look extremely natural and pretty.i would like to see it with color though but I'm sure it will look flawless for less than going to the nail shop

[@13Moondancer]

Thank you for the base coat tip as I always put on too much as I didn’t know how little to apply.