Builder Gel in a Bottle... NEVER DOING THIS AGAIN 🙅‍♀️

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[@stephanierigby325]

I'm a gel nail tech and you have done a fantastic job with these nails. Builder in a bottle isn't intended for long nails, it's for natural nail overlays and short extensions. You can't pick up a big enough bead of product to sculpt long nails. Also when you're curing the gel in the lamp you can just flash cure for 10-30 seconds between layers and then do a full cure at the end once you've done all the layers. I hope this helps if you ever decide to do gel again. X

[@makenzieandrews]

Plus she didn't float the layers. She brushed them on. She should have only brushed the slip layer.

[@Iam_ToraJ]

I needed to know this. Thank you!!

[@Lastdayone]

I lovvvve natural looking nails. I saw a tec using the builder in the bottle and her application was beautiful! So beautiful that I was like wow, I would love to do nails! But I don’t want to do the xxl nails. I really love natural short- med looking nails with an occasional abstract. Thanks for the tip!

[@Lastdayone]

@@makenzieandrews is that the first of last layer?

[@krislamotte100]

@@Lastdayone typically a base coat is applied then you cure that. Then the next layer is the slip layer which should be pretty thin, the slip layer is NOT cured just yet. Because then you grab a larger bead and as Mackenzie said, you float the bead down the nail (from just above the cuticle to the free edge). Gel wants to flow towards gel., so having the non cured slip layer allows the the larger bead that you float down the nail to easily go where the gel is suppose to go and also creates little to no bubbles (with practice of course ;)). Every time you break the brush from the gel or brush in strokes like she was, the likelihood of bubbles goes wayyyy up! And I’m not criticizing how she did it at all cause she even said she hadn’t worked with gel in forever and plus I loveee her videos! I’m just a bit of a nail enthusiast so I’m into every which way nails can be done!lol if you want super detailed instructions on gel application you should check out Liz at The Nail hub! Hope that helps !

[@jamilcoward]

she’s like Bob Ross, it’s like when you think they’ve horribly messed up & there’s no possible way to recover, they flip it & the result is always spectacular

[@tiachandler5350]

Love the way you said this she killed.it love it she's amazing

[@jillruff1655]

Agreed! *"No such thing as mistakes, only **_HAPPY_** accidents!"* -Bob Ross

[@libradamen859]

Yes! And her voice over voice is very soothing to me, now u mention Bob Ross, SHE HAS THAT VIBE. Just such a chill awesome lady

[@cuhd1887]

I love me some Bob Ross

[@rubigee4397]

“Happy little blingies”

[@RawrCookieMajsela]

fun video idea: "daughter picks my nail design" 😊 also i love every video you make and you always look amazing. greetings from slovenia 🤗

[@ilonabakes7290]

Great idea!!

[@maiamaiapapaya]

I would watch 😃

[@britneysmith0724]

Unfortunately her daughter plays violin and she can’t have her nails long is she already mentioned in the video.

[@maiamaiapapaya]

@@britneysmith0724 it would be evie's nails, not her daughter's

[@JanetCowan]

Oooh have baby Mya pick things!

[@Rana-mc7wt]

Girl I felt the struggle you went through with those nails. I do my own nails also and If I had a dollar for evertime I was just ready to say to heck with it🤣 I appreciate you trying these things for us

[@hannahkayee831]

I feel ya. We'd be soooo rich, well I would be I know that lol

[@treasureporter3233]

@@hannahkayee831 hihihohihoihhohihiiiihihhhiiihih

[@nodramain2010]

OMG! Me, too. I'm a newbie to doing my own nails and it takes For-Ev-Ver! I'm talking like 4 hours plus to finish just the basic stuff. But I started with gel so I can definitely feel her pain with this. Thank goodness for filing because they look a complete and utter mess at first. Lol!

[@machoquintana8889]

@@nodramain2010 same lol I've been doing my own polygel nails for about 2 years & it literally takes me about 6 hours to complete them 😤 I wanna do other people's but I'm afraid I'd take all day lol

[@brittany3232]

@@machoquintana8889 doing it on someone else doesn’t take nearly as long due to the fact that you can do several nails at a time for some steps instead of one at a time (in my experience, I’ve only done 3 sets on other people)

[@kathytarman2302]

Plastic wrap you use in the kitchen works best. I love how you stay with it till you get it done. I would have thrown it out lol. Thank you for sharing this kit and how it works.

[@nl3266]

Think they might call it “Saran wrap” in America :)

[@olliemoee]

@@nl3266 we call it plastic wrap, Saran Wrap, and Glad Wrap here in the US. No matter what name brand or generic brand you get. We say whatever name comes to mind first Lol

[@ctruthwin]

I was looking for someone to mention plastic wrap. Oh I felt so bad for her when she was struggling . They did turn out beautiful tho

[@darbyharrison3876]

@@olliemoee in Australia we normal have short word for things. But surprisingly we say the same thing

[@binaryjupiter]

Cling wrap is also a term we use here lol

[@426adina]

These came out really pretty and I appreciate the time and dedication you put into each and every video Happy Holidays I know it’s not easy trying to film with a baby and as always love the makeup thanks for sharing

[@lavender9767]

Evie, you have inspired me to be a nail technician. I practice all day and learn so much from you. Even tho im only 14, I love nails so much! Thank you so much! ❤️ Tysm for the likes!!! It's the most I've ever gotten!

[@NailsBySue]

Well done you. It’s fabulous to have ambitions at your age, you will do this , if you’re practicing every day that’s awesome 👏

[@lavender9767]

@@NailsBySue Thank you so much! It's really hard being a beginner nail tech at my age. Not many people trust me with their nails. But I know I still have a lot to learn.

[@Deenique16]

You can become licensed at 16 in some states! Keep going!

[@lavender9767]

@@Deenique16 Thank you for the encouragement❤️

[@holaizzy]

Follow your dreams ❤️

[@PhyllisBanks]

LMAO I feel the filming without pants on 🤣

[@KiaRoane]

I use builder gel every time I do my nails but that’s bc I’m refilling them. I love it. I completely stopped using poly gel. I use the Kiara sky cover nude. It’s definitely more formulated for a nails that have already been formed. I wouldn’t dare start a new nail with builder in a bottle because it would definitely take too long. Try refilling with this product and you will definitely have an easier time.

[@jenangians]

I just went to a new tech who only uses it and it is super time extensive to do them that way. They look amazing and I love them but I definitely don't have that much time for that on regular visits.

[@natalieeasley2195]

Totally agree with everything you said! Gel in a bottle is way easier if you are just filling the nails, trying to build with it is hard unless you have short nails. I usually have short nails and when I want to get nails done fast I will use the bottle but for the most part I like the pods & use my own Kolinsky gel brush to build with. I like builder gel better than acrylic & poly gel, although I use all 3 products on my clients, but gel just seems a lot lighter on the hands not so heavy and too me healthier lol

[@nobarelips30keikokaveri45]

do you have any suggestions for using it to fill?

[@lagrapejuice]

@@natalieeasley2195 i definitely love builder gel over polygel, to me they are the same difficulty (but not super challenging) but builder feels more comfortable and lasts way longer for me!

[@natalieeasley2195]

@@lagrapejuice Honestly me too! Yes I totally agree with it lasting longer it totally does! I can go 4 to 5 weeks easy with gel than any other product

[@kkbrazelton]

Thank you for sticking it out with this gel set. They are very pretty. I am slow AF when doing my nails, so I get how much effort, energy & time that goes into your nails and the videos. The plastic that I see people use to make the ice sickle effect is like Glad plastic wrap. It’s really soft and moves better, just for future reference. I don’t know when this was recorded but hope you all are safe from the tornado warning. With everything that happened in Arkansas & Kentucky on Friday night. So scary.

[@Make_Money_With_Kristen1]

I love builder in a bottle but takes practice for sure and depends on the quality of the application brush

[@sarahlouward7744]

Builder in a bottle I personally love for very short extensions - defo not long ones as it doesn’t have the strength! Definitely acrylic or hard gel for long nails! Love your vids though x

[@Deenique16]

I’ve done extremely long nails with builder gel and they didn’t break I guess it depends on the application and builder.

[@Deenique16]

But I had tips and didn’t use forms so maybe that’s why

[@wioi]

What? It definitely does have the strength for long nails of you apply it good. Hard gel nails is what basically every nail salon does where I live

[@Naomi-nx7nd]

@@wioi builder in a bottle is a soft gel that soaks off! It’s a little less strong than hard gel which is why it’s typically used on natural nails or short extensions

[@starhill6792]

I used forms and did some looong nails with builder in a bottle & they were the strongest nails I’d ever done. I think the brand of builder gel makes a difference imo. I used ASP & it was crazy strong.

[@maddiebaddie4092]

I love the way her videos adapted and how we get to see her more often it helps understand the video and how to do the nails so much better and it’s just a nicer look

[@E3Virgo-AmandaMoats]

I love how you didn't give up and kept going to try this product out for us! Every time I've seen people do the plastic effects on nails they use plastic cling wrap like you use in the kitchen, also using a thicker gel like polygel might make it easier too! Love your channel and this new look at your life as you are getting ready and during the process! 😍💅💖😍

[@drip_nailz2901]

I appreciate you showing the reality of motherhood and working from home, with all the intermissions and everything 😂 it can be a struggle.

[@joannace7312]

I love how these nails turned out! 🤩 I think that cling wrap might make this design easier because it’s super light weight and thin ☺️☺️

[@B-Rex511]

I was hoping someone had suggested cling wrap! I’m going to try it out myself.

[@rainsrapidly]

Saran wrap😅

[@queenbeemo42]

Every time you say, “I had to stop to have dinner/change the baby/etc.” I feel like you are “my people.” I have saved so many nails on day 2 because you’ve made me brave to go back! Stay safe!

[@annatyra671]

Can I just say, you are absolutely beautiful. I love everything about you, your smile, your positive vibe, your lovely, calming, caring voice. I'm excited every time I see a new upload. I just love your overall personality and presentation. Thank you so much for being you, I aspire to be like you. Much love Anna.

[@marcellaballarino8873]

I have to say, i am not the biggest fan of fake nail content, simply cause i don’t do them anymore. But i accidentally came to your page and you are absolutely incredible. Also super nice personality. Super talented and super adorable! Been watching your videos the whole evening.

[@emilycaitlynn2471]

what i love is as i’m holding my 2 week old, she’s wearing the exact same onesie as your baby girl 😂

[@b_r_a_n]

that's so cute🥺

[@HotMess320]

I bought those a couple weeks ago and they are TRASH. The new Beetles one and Orly are amazing though! I am obsessed with using them when I don’t feel like doing much.

[@b_r_a_n]

@AH beetles products are amazing!

[@thebeamli]

I use orlys. I only use this technique with gel nail tips. Though, otherwise it's a mess

[@portitta]

Yes! Orly is sooooo good whether you want long or short and its beginner friendly.

[@wendywarski7131]

I pretty much only use beetles gel. A lot of their kits include nail lamps and their products are easy to work with.

[@AbsoluteApril]

@AH I was really hesitant about Beetles cause of their lower price points but they do make great products and I would highly recommend

[@susanmeadows627]

I got my Maryland state manicurist license in 1985 and of course back then everything was natural nails or acrylics. My Golden Retriever Chow mix is 11 and has a breathing problem so acrylics are out for me right now. I have this gel in the bottle and in a jar and I'm actually pleased with how it holds up and how it files. Still love my acrylics but this brand isn't bad in my opinion. You did a freaking awesome amazing job on those nails girl. Loved them! ❤️💅

[@SarahsNailSecrets]

Your camera is amazing! I really liked the way you did this video

[@Znailart]

It’s something about the nail art and her voice that is so calming

[@lawgirl054]

thank you for your honesty! I definitely wouldn't be good at this 🤣 plastic wrap/ice nails are done with cling wrap, so that might be why it didn't work the way you wanted it to. these turned out super cute, thank you for your perseverance

[@thesinglemomsummit2618]

Hey baby Maya! She's so precious 💕

[@missalys4526]

Maya's gorgeous little walk 😭!!! Whatva beautiful lil baby girl 🎉

[@Kay-nr9us]

One of the reason I follow you is because of your honestly. I love that you keep it real all the time. I love that even if you mess it up or have issues you keep it moving.

[@nataliacam3811]

Love you queen! I've been following for a year or maybe two. You always find a way to make me cheer up with your upbeat attitude and authenticity. God bless you!💕

[@terrymiller5181]

They came out pretty.. Thank you for being patient enough to let us see these nails come to life 💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾 Happy Holidays ❄❄❄❄ and stay SAFE 😷😷😷

[@thesinglemomsummit2618]

I hope you guys are ok from those crazy tornadoes. God bless!

[@Bri-yh7cb]

I think this is probably one of my favorite nails sets you’ve done. I love the cracked ice look and the bling pulls it all together 💕💕💕

[@charleneWL]

They look so nice thank you for being patient and being able to so your mistakes. People like me need all the help we can get and you are so helpful keep up the great work

[@ryanjackson289]

Hi Ryan's mom Sam here... I have seen this icicle affect and you should have used Cling Film (or Saran wrap is what you call it in the US ) I'm in the UK lol 😅🤣 it works so much better 😁 and I saw the devastation on the news of the Tornadoes that hit Kentucky I don't know if it was anywhere near you but I'm praying for everyone be safe love your channel xx

[@jamaicanbeauty1588]

So glad yall ok. Thank you for risking ya life for us 🙌🏼. We appreciate you

[@alicegong5127]

These nails turned out bomb!!! Get some sleep! Taking forever with my nails is such a mood tho, whenever I do my nails, I plan for it to take the full day, so I feel you

[@christivbosch565]

Thank you so much for your honesty, because when I started DIY, I was told gel was easiest for beginners. I had the exact same problems you encountered. And what a mess I made, it took forever to even get the nails to look ok after the application fiasco. I also used paper forms. Never again, I switched to acrylic and LOVE the ease of acrylic. Why they say gel is easier for beginners is so not true for me. You did a great job tho in the end. Love your channel ❤ 💕

[@wioi]

I started with hard gel and managed to get the perfect nails since my first try. I don't know how some people struggle so much with it. But I do agree that poly gel and acrylic is easier to do.

[@GlaxianGames]

I was told the same thing that gel was easier for beginners I started out with acrylic because that's what I had at the time and acrylic was definitely a lot easier than gel

[@angelrussell1616]

I use this and my nails were still soft bendy and I need them to be more firm so I do 2 thin coats and one thick coat and they are solid. I work alot with my hands so I need them not to break do easy

[@Saintly2]

Gorgeous! You've inspired me to put on the long coffin nails with some bling I have on right now. I do have to type tomorrow so I’ll be cutting them back but I am thrilled with the half day I’ve had with them.

[@shaikerriahill5895]

You have inspired me to be my own nail tech . I love all of your methods on doing different types of nails .Your confidence level is through the roof I admire your attitude of don’t give up keep trying and the results comes out beautiful.

[@kimicatcyprowski1781]

Thank you for sticking it out and thank you for your honesty y'all but in the end result your nails look Gorgeous and Amazing 😍❤️

[@kireikiku]

I exclusively work with hard and soft gels in my salon and the best ones i've ever tried are the ASP Brush on builder gel (the shade next to nothing is GORGEOUS) and in.hype. Forms are really difficult for builder gels in bottles because of how soft and runny they are. When I use them I only use tips/full coverage tips (for GelX-esque nails.) Forms are best used for harder gels, think IBD.

[@bugwandis]

The end result is amazing! The way you were talking throughout it I thought it was going to end up a disaster, but the end result is gorgeous. Thank you for taking the time and persisting. It must be exhausting to film even 30 mins of content, but it's been such entertaining content for me, especially through lockdown.

[@valeriegriffin1338]

You are definitely not a quitter! I love your channel and work Evie!!

[@deannawilson7902]

You did such a good job with those. I can tell it wasn’t easy; you stopped so many times but you finished and we’re happy and here for it.

[@airribelle8626]

I have been watching you and some other nail techs the past few days and I have not done my nails since June! I’ve been going to the salon and wearing press ones. But today I decided I wanted to do my nails. Y’all inspire so many of us to want to do nails and explore different techniques and brands. I did one hand just testing products I bought but never really used. I’m thinking about trying to film the other hand and starting a KZbin channel for my nail content. Wish me luck!!

[@AmenJenn]

You slayed tf out of this set! Beautiful transformation ✨

[@tamarraboswife0927]

Love these nails!! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!!! I tried builder gel with forms and I’m a beginner. My nails looked like yours in the beginning but I gave up and took them off. Thanks for hanging in there!!!

[@latishaw1474]

Those came out really pretty. So glad you & your family are safe Evie. Beautiful baby girl. She’s getting so big ❤️

[@karenlee1977]

"But no we're fine" lol glad you're OK and appreciate you risked your life for these beauties! 💜

[@novaluna9627]

I loveeeee builder gel in a bottle. I pretty much solely use them on myself, but as an overlay for my natural nails. It would be so hard to build a whole nail with a form. Also the ice design is usually achieved with cling wrap. Would make it sooo much easier.

[@tabitha1275]

Wow! You DID that! As usual! Thanks so much for the dedication. We understand you still have a life. Thanks again!!!!

[@jillruff1655]

Sooooo ready for your *FAMILY VLOG* channel! U guys are so authentic & awesome! You inspire me in every way😘😍🥰

[@callmeme1898]

Ugh,for short nails i LOVE the builder in a bottle stuff🥰for nails that long? Forget it😙 and to me dealing with acrylic is haaaard😅but it is so easy to work with gel to me. I also am a sculpting girl. Tips are more work to me:) it is just so funny how different we techs all are🥰😉

[@pippareyne4601]

They came out gorgeous! Lisette Cruz does wonderful gel tutorials. Love the dedication and you keeping it real about the products ❤❤❤

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Oooh, yes! Lissette is awesome too!

[@machoquintana8889]

Have you ever watched Tabatha Scott? She's AMAZING as well!

[@machoquintana8889]

Tabitha*

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

@@machoquintana8889 yes she is

[@sfranks7727]

I had to watch this twice... you are such a 'Beautiful' Person! Thank you so much!

[@Cermedes01]

Oh my days, the patience you have! You're always so sweet and calm, I hope it is contagious 🤣 love your videos!

[@jlee4038]

Saw ur post on IG and dropped everything to come watch!!!🥰💜🥰💜 *after watching: That's for the birds!!! "Ain't nobody got time for that!"🤣 I'll be sticking with my acrylic and polygel!!!👍😆

[@valerie022848]

You did just fine! Once a person can do gels on forms, acrylics are so easy! A hint about the UV lamp: if it burns, just pull your hand out for a few seconds, then put it back in. Or turn it on and put your hand in front of the light for 15 - 30 seconds before putting it inside. You can always add more time if necessary.

[@AlwzaGmomma]

Love you Evie 💖 you inspire me to keep working at doing my own nails. You always appear to be having fun even when the job is not going well.

[@coraelaines6837]

Thank you so much for taking the time that you do for putting out these videos for us all. I truly appreciate it and all the products you try for us. I have find many products from watching you. I used builder gel for years and tips are a lifesaver in time. You did a awesome job on these nails. You always bring it. They look beautiful. As well as you and the mini little ladies. 💜💜💜💜

[@reebryant8033]

Love love love this set. I love gel. I can’t get with acrylic. it’s just too hard for me. But I think this system would be great for gel ombré.

[@grammaurai6843]

Thanks for the review! I've been tempted by ads for BGIAB but like you I've got a ton of kids and not a ton of time to do my nails, I'll stick with normal builder gel and do my nails in 20 minutes 😂

[@nicholemiller3859]

They turned out really cute!!

[@RELLEntless1]

The true definition of "trust the process"! End result was beautiful! Hope you're safe and sound!

[@c8creates]

Maybe it’s just me but I would much rather used hard or soft gel from a pot and a brush instead of builder in a bottle kind of set up. It’s so hard for me to work with for some reason

[@junglethemednightclub831]

Not to be dramatic, but you are such a beautiful and kind person

[@dawnm7435]

Thanks for your all of your beautiful ideas & hard work! I’m still working on my craft in nails & nail art …you are definitely inspirational. Be safe and have a blessed day!

[@zodiac_stuff4123]

The result is amazing she’s so good at doing nails I could literally never

[@asya4644]

Oh, girl one of my biggest mstakes is that I started doing nails as a begginer with UV gel... It was SO HARD and i always ended up messing up and never being satisfied with the finished product

[@danicabalinas9204]

As always, it turned out REALLY REALLY CUUUUTE! 😍 I work with gel most of the time coz I feel that they're lighter, and they're easier to file. I still love my polygels and acrylics, tho. 😁

[@b_r_a_n]

personally i think gel is so much easier to work with, bc if you're doing designs and you get it wrong you can just wipe it off and start over instead of using nail polish remover/acetone to remove the design

[@yashica6915]

I love the fact that you’re trying, even though we get the edit version… and we don’t see the real version.. lol but we feel or I feel your pain. I love your honesty! BEAUTIFUL!!

[@brooklyn1687]

I literally love your channel you have helped me grow in my nail journey

[@deiwilliams6590]

This was really helpful. I recently purchased beetles builder in a bottle and I needed some good advice on how to apply it. I am a visual learner. Thx boo, happy ho!idays!🎄

[@wioi]

Sorry to say but you didn't get the "good advise" here and I don't mean that in a bad way. You definitely should not try to use it like a gel polish, try to pick up enough (kinda lots) of product and swipe it from one side to the other while moving down, so left right left right left right. NOT like she did like you would do a gel polish.

[@pickled_sneeze]

Have you tried the beetles builder gel yet? I'm curious on how it is. I love their gel polish.

[@deiwilliams6590]

@@pickled_sneeze no, I have not. Going to use it next week on my natural nails when I do my Christmas sets. (I do different looks on each hand 😊)

[@ladytazz622]

They turned out lovely. Keep practicing love. I am definitely going to order this kit and try this myself.

[@Baldhead_DivaNailz]

they came out gorgeous!

[@shannondunbar8305]

Girl!!! They are giving me LIFE!!!❤❤

[@chelseaclark848]

I would love to see you review the Saviland Nail Tips and Glue Gel Kit - 4-In-1 - I’m curious how it stacks up against the beetles/ Kiara sky/ apres gel x systems ❤️🙏🏾 I loved this video !!

[@LovelyDollyDays]

I use the builder gel for when I use full coverage tips, to adhere and strengthen them. I’ve never tried building a full mail tho, you definitely showed why it’s a bit much to do so! I also like to use builder gel in a bottle to add stability to press ons if I want to wear them longer 🥰 I have build nails, but just the base, then I take the paper form off and put builder gel from a pot, a hard gel, or a polygel to build the structure. But the builder gel in a bottle has its uses and I like to use the colored ones under full coverage tips to camouflage my natural nails ☺️

[@ajordan1976]

I came here to see if someone might comment on full tips. Do you use the builder gel to adhere your tips? I bought a rubber base builder gel and people are using it instead of glue. Besides a dehydrator and prepping the natural nail. Do I need a bonder or primer? I'm a newbie. Thank you!

[@LovelyDollyDays]

@@ajordan1976 Basically the builder gel in a bottle can be called a lot of things. Sometime the press on kits call them glue or rubber base too. Using a bonder/primer is always good to do with gel to prevent lifting, but it depends. My favorite educational channel for learning nail techniques is Nailcou here on KZbin. She is a licensed nail tech from Russia who has hundreds of videos on every type of nail product and how to apply them the best way. But for me, I put some builder gel on the part of the tip that is going to be on my nail, gently place it on and wipe any gel that squeezed out, and cure it one nail at a time. JOUNAIL also does great videos where you can see this process, as well as Emily Susannah. The builder gel has to be cured, it doesn't air dry like glue but needs to be under a UV/LED light powerful enough to cure it. That's why using clear tips with clear builder gel is the best for curing as the light can get all the way through to cure it properly. Once my tip is on I make it the shape I want and buff the surface, then put another layer or two of builder gel on the tip, basically to build a structure, just like you would with acrylic or polygel. You need the nail to be thick enough in the center if your nails are longer to ensure they hold up and don't break or hurt your nails. So I put a layer of gel on and then just in the middle to build strength on the free edge and make the shape look better. Press ons are so great for when you don't want to sculpt a whole nail, but I do still like to give it a little more gel to make them harder, this way they last longer and won't get dented or chipped. The Kiara Sky tips and those like it are made of gel, so they are unique in that they are as strong as gel. But I prefer not to spend as much to my tips are made of plastic. This means they aren't as strong and might be a little thin. The builder gel makes it so you can use even the cheapest of tips and just make them as strong as you like! I hope this helped! KZbin is an amazing resource, but practice makes perfect! Be gentle with your nails, I was a bit over zealous at first, but I feel if you watch a few videos and maybe practice a few times, you'll have it down in no time! And have beautiful nails, my favorite part! :)

[@LovelyDollyDays]

@@ajordan1976 Oh! And also two biggest things I did wrong at first: not prepping my natural nail by getting rid of all the cuticle and oil, and getting product on the skin or under the cuticle. It is difficult but with the tips its a bit easier to leave a little gap between the cuticle and the nail tip, that way you have room to file the edge of the tip a little or just fill it in with the builder gel. Keeping a gap at the cuticle is really important if you want to maintain adhesion to the nail itself and not let any moisture in to allow them to lift. Its hard to get down but with practice it gets easier! I just try to have fun and give myself time. Now I build the nails in one sitting and then decorate them in another so I don't find myself getting a stiff back hunching over my nails trying to make them perfect! A liner brush with some alcohol will help take off any product if you get it on your skin or cuticle. I just check before I put into the lamp, because I have cures nails on crooked and that is so frustrating! Have fun with your nails! :) It was sweet of you to ask me!

[@ishineallthetime4065]

The bling queen. I love it. I will be trying it next. I love the video shows life as is. Beautiful ❤

[@sofiabostan5623]

I like your voice, sounds so calming and warm❤️

[@SarahJSwift]

What you should have done is cleanse the sticky layer after applying the clear, and then filed everything back into the shape you wanted. It's easier to do that as a novice with gel, than doing it the way you did. You'd have gotten better results with the shape. Also, next time, try putting your biab in the fridge until you want to use it. It'll get really thick and won't run as much.

[@msgenevajb]

Thank You, I’m a beginner.

[@starhill6792]

I’ll put my polygels in the fridge but didn’t even consider that with my biab. Thank you!! :)

[@SarahJSwift]

@@msgenevajb no problem. This technique also works with acrylic monomer as well. I've even seen people put a small dappen dish or jar, inside a larger bowl with water in, and then freeze it. Useful during the hot summer months, as it keeps the liquid cool so it stops the acrylic setting too fast. 😎

[@SarahJSwift]

@@starhill6792 no problem. 👍

[@wioi]

I actually started to do my nails with hard gel and since I made my first set the lady who owns a nail & tanning salon with a solarium (tanning booth) where I go try to solicit me to work for her, she tries every time I go there for years, she always says it's so hard to find good nail artists and she said my nails always look like I just have it in my blood and was actually ment to do nails. I do hard gel, acrylic and polygel on myself, friends and family. With hard gel you just have to mostly got the beautiful form right while you apply it, it's not really working with the "filing and shaping" like with polygel and acrylic where you can just make an "ugly" nail and file it into a beautiful nail. Also you can't apply hard gel just like you would apply a gel polish, lol, it won't work that way. By the way hard gel is what is mostly used here in nail salons in Vienna /Austria.

[@stephh.w]

Loved the format of this video!!!

[@18missmm]

I absolutely ADORE Baby Miya! She's so freaking precious!!🥰

[@l7697]

Btw can you do the Yuego Nail Tips and Glue Gel Kit, 3 in 1 Nail Glue please 🥺🥺

[@MsGeorgia630]

I know this isn’t your preference but thank you for this because I’m allergic to acrylic so having an alternative is great for me.

[@KonsciousBeau]

You have inspired me to do nails I just want to say thank you! Years ago I started watching your videos and I realized I couldn’t stop. It made me impulse buy for years and now I have my own nail desk and although I hate polygels I learned that hating it doesn’t mean it can’t get done! This is the introooo to the long hair pretty nails shooooooowwwww yeaaaa ✊🏽🥰😂

[@annoirb5431]

It’s soooo crystal clear omg 😍😍ordering mine right NEOWWW

[@calamityjane5484]

I have to try out that icicle effect! When I was watching you struggling with the plastic, I was wondering if using cling film like Saran wrap would work? 🤔 Gotta try it

[@lisatate430]

That's what I was thinking too.

[@l7697]

Omg u inspire me everyday 😩❣️

[@lr4828]

This was a journey and I’m here for it🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you so much for your effort!!!!!🙏🏾

[@lilmaluvnails6444]

U worked The WORLD OUT OF THAT SET!!!! VERY GORGEOUS

[@STEPH.ANIE.]

I bought the saviland builder in a bottle from Amazon and it was the worst gel I've ever used ☹. It wouldn't cure no matter how long it was under the lamp.

[@ShipFantastic]

Same for me 😔

[@dchan4836]

I’m happy that you did this video. I was tempted to buy this Saviland product from the internet but I’m glad I didn’t. I bought the Mia Secret Bio builder gel and I love it. It seems to be thicker and much better than these that you have tried.

[@taliciacaddele6516]

I love how they came out!

[@heartsgoing]

I’m new to nails, I wanted to see how you build up the gel nails...already, you’re an acrylic gal! For being self taught, you do amazing work!!!! Much love!

[@ayn3862]

Your voice is soothing! You're also insanely talented

[@dreamlesscoco]

This was such a great video!!! You are truly the GOAT.

[@sldavis8030]

Omg I love it💞😍 beautifully done

[@genj.2630]

These are really cute! I've seen this design done with plastic wrap and it works a lot better 😊