DIY Easy Perfect Gel Nails for Beginners! Après DUPE Method

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Easiest way to get cute short and sweet gel nails. Every time I need to do some short nails this is my go-to method. Acrylic tends to make nails of this size bulky and require a lot of filing time. Hope this helps.
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[@PPosie]

This method is everything. I've done it many times now, and they last forever. Let me say two words: Flashlight LED. It will make your life so much easier if you're doing this on yourself. Hold the flashlight (purple led light for curing) in YOUR MOUTH. Press the nail until air bubbles are gone and then use the flashlight in your mouth to do a quick sealing cure. Do your whole hand like this, and then do a final 60 second cure in your minimum 36 watt LED or UV lamp. Nails should feel tight and secure, and then design to your heart's content. Buy clear nails from Amazon. They are cheap and come in many shapes. Azure base gel is the bomb. Apply Azure top coat or polygel to underside of nails for strength.

[@danielle_2]

Great to hear that these last! Do you not need to rough up the inside of the tips (like Apres)? Edit: where did you get the flashlight from?

[@PPosie]

@@danielle_2 Currently, I use an e-file with a sanding band to rough up the inside of the well of the nail. However, I think it's not needed. Just removing the shine from your natural nail should be enough. I think I will test the non-roughing method tonight when I do a new set. I'll report back. The major key here is figuring out how much base gel to apply. Too much and it will leak out, and you don't want to cure that to the skin; too little gel, and you get major air bubbles. So finding that balance is key. You can purchase the LED flashlight from Amazon--make sure it's a curing one with a purple light. I believe you can buy three in a pack for under $10. They take triple A batteries. It is truly a lifesaver for this method. I do a quick 15-20 second cure with the flashlight just to seal. Make sure you do a final 60 second cure in your main LED/UV lamp.

[@danielle_2]

@@PPosie you're a star, thanks so much! 😊

[@m.flowers6920]

How long is forever? 2 weeks or more?

[@PPosie]

@@m.flowers6920 Easily. Maybe even a month.They adhere tightly using this method -- provided you do good prep work and use a primer. This is not like glue-on nails, where nails pop off randomly.

[@tomiburtley]

Her hands are very feminine with such tiny nail beds. This color and set makes them look even more dainty. It's perfect for her age.

[@alenajarro7240]

Guys this works!!! I was skeptical about using base coat to glue my apres tips!! I tried it and I’ve had them on for 3 weeks! There’s absolutely no lifting :) Amazing dupe

[@zeinavee2699]

Ale Najarro you gonna save me lmao

[@TheWangsterGangsters]

Legit all you do is gel base coat on your nail and fake and cure!?

[@alenajarro7240]

Leslie Lathrop yes girl!! I didn’t believe it either until I tried it 😭😭 it works!! Just make sure to cure completely and absolutely no air bubbles! Good luck

[@neaguaurleia238]

Good evening, you can tell me what kind of solutions you used for nail preparation and what kind of glue you used to glue the nail tip?

[@alenajarro7240]

Linda Kay yes guys! I just used the base coat I have! Try it out!!! :) good luck

[@medepresed5123]

Ok I had to pause this video just to say that I absolutely LOVE how in depth she's going with the details so far!!

[@tfias6626]

Tried this method with a base coat I ordered off of wish and let me tell you.. they held for more than 3 weeks and was still going strong even before I soaked them off I work a lot with my hands .. and not once lifted or popped off .. I’m sold with this method ❤️💪🏾😍

[@helenabarseghian4503]

T Fias What is the method called??!

[@strawberrytiramisu]

Patty Bella it’s in the video title

[@yolodawg9210]

anyone else get anxiety at 16:38 when that song came on because it reminds you of chloe tings workout or is that just me

[@mercedesleysner2395]

Phoebe Hennessy yessss

[@eggarsnail5997]

😂 only some people feel that 😂

[@Jessest]

LMAO girl

[@NoorJawaddd]

LMFAAOOOOOOOOOOO I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE LMMMMMMMFFFFFFFAAAAAAOOOOOO

[@danielamejia2334]

lol same!

[@pyrrols]

femi i followed your steps from your last apres set and so far they’ve been on for two weeks with no lifting! i know that’s nothing compared to how long your clients nails last but i just got into nails so this is really good for me since before i tried it i kept getting lifting.

[@larajakobi3396]

You are the one who taught me to do nails correctly because before I watched your videos , my tips wouldnt stay on my finger for a day they would always break off because i used glue instead of gel. 3 months ago i used your technique and they stayed on for almost a month

[@mayamanicures]

You’re kind of making short nails grow on me 💀🥰

[@ah-ss7he]

Pun intended

[@ohLilia]

Hello! I just wanted to say that I graduated from college last week, and you are such an inspiration for me! I’m training at a really great nail salon and watching your videos really motivates me to do my best! Thank you so much for all the content you put out c; It’s a pleasure to watch you make art!

[@Sesamsesam59]

Congratsss

[@ashelysingh9796]

How long these nail would stay on

[@samsdns1]

Congrats hunny

[@theawolfamily4458]

Yes boo.. these are so classy and stylish love them! You did a beautiful job..And let’s not forget to acknowledge the fact that you absolutely killed this set while wearing extremely long nails👏🏽💪🏽👌🏽 you’re so talented❤️ keep killin shit and May God continue to bless you and yours as well as anyone reading this👑🙏🏽😇

[@HB-tc9bi]

My gut says perfectionist Libra😂. Every set you do is absolutely gorgeous and your techniques are FLAWLESS!💅🔥💅

[@ashlonkaliya]

Thanks for showing love to the short nails yayyy cus I be like how can I do those designs on short nails 😫

[@robertlee8414]

Sorry to be at work early tomorrow morning

[@Sharah55]

“And I’m starting off with 2 coats each” does l like five Coates 😂

[@erica5722]

Those are so beautiful. You really did an amazing job. When you were saying you almost started a business but wasn't ready I figured you weren't really very good. You did amazing.

[@18missmm]

Those are gorgeous! I bet she got compliments on those, even after they grew out.

[@barbiegirl2083]

You should explain each product that u was putting on her nail so then we know exactly what to buy. I got confused

[@jaylinwooden438]

Me too ‼️

[@Beckkkita25]

Yesssss can you PLEASE explain the products!

[@valeriegreene9364]

Such a sweet set for a back to school I would even love this set for myself awesome job as always 🥰❣️🤗

[@1wog4ever]

Omg saw this last night and tried it today on my daughter. It worked beautifully! Now I’m just waiting for the tried and true test of her wearing them during her face painting gigs. She loves how they look but but we need to so how long they last. I’ll update you later. TFS you’re truly amazing. 💕

[@xojeun_nelove764]

Update?? Are they still good??

[@1wog4ever]

@@xojeun_nelove764 Sad to say no. They didn't last at all 😵. Its probably something I did or didn't do. Oh well I tried lol.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

@@1wog4ever you have to rough up the inside of the nail with a file, and also rough up the nail with a 150 or 180 grit file before putting on the base coat. Also use a dehydrator and a non-acid primer when prepping. Acid primers are for acrylic, non-acid for gel. But the biggest cause of lifting is getting product on the cuticle.

[@Maddie-qi6mw]

Love this set!! So simple but gorgeous for back to school! ✨💕✨

[@handleisGG]

School lets you wear these?

[@helenevans776]

They look so beautiful x your own nails they are out of this world love love love them TFS take care x

[@aquarius9900]

I love that nude gel polish color!!!💅 this set is so pretty!!

[@sierra6317]

Ok so usually I don't post comments on video but I must say am a beginner at doing my nails and this is the BEST step by step video I followed can't wait to try thank u soo much😊💜not to mention it was posted on my birthday

[@shawnaxo4370]

I love when you do cute and simple nails.

[@Vote4Pedro211]

Shawna ! Ditto!

[@kerry2904]

Loved your tutorial. You explained everything so perfectly! Thank you 😊

[@happyinharned2597]

Your pink nails look beautiful!

[@kftreeehugger18]

I am a new sub and I have tried this method before watching other people do this BUUUT your video it like clicked with me. Everyone out there doing too much and you’re here just telling it how it is PERIOD. I learned so much and did my nails following you, THEY CAME OUT PERFECT!! 😍 you are my forsure go to nail lady on KZbin!! 🔥

[@bshatajshina]

That’s awesome! How long did they last? Which base gel did you use?

[@RandyTwin31]

Her voice is so relaxing love it💖

[@MzHomeBody]

I cant wait for the next video like this. I hope it's a long set❤😍😍

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

Of course when I buy the Apres kit, everyone comes out with dupes that cost a fraction of the cost.

[@CheerbyKrystin]

The Cat Ate My Shoe SAME

[@samsdns1]

I got the apres nails and glue. The whole kit cost too much for me. I already had dehydrator, primer, base and top coat. I hope those work.

[@eatmee6881]

By far my top fav video. So easy and so simple and still so beautiful 😍

[@ashleighkrasnisky9754]

I do this in myself now all the time!! I’m so glad I found your channel! This is so much quicker than acrylic and I have two boys so I sadly don’t really have as much time to do my nails as I used too! But this way I can still have them done!

[@yessilovebaby]

Ashleigh Krasnisky is she using regular led gel? Can I buy sensationail gel starter kit and do this?

[@gilselisperez4505]

What type of base coat do u use?

[@ashleighkrasnisky9754]

Yessi Luna sorry I just now saw your comment. I want to say yes but I’m not 100% positive cause I think the base coat that comes in that kit is both a base and top coat so idk if it would be thick enough

[@ashleighkrasnisky9754]

Gilselis Perez I use gelish base coat cause it’s thicker but I’ve also done it with makartts and they stayed on for a week. With gelish I can usually make it 4 weeks

[@chelseaashleigh2406]

How do you remove them? :)

[@jessicadanielsakajsmiley7249]

I just can't stop staring at your nails SO STUNNING ❤️🔥

[@terrianjackson4298]

Thanks for doing the short nail. Luv them

[@RosasUtopia]

I love that color. They were so pretty.

[@wmedinaful]

You did an amazing job! Better than most nail salons I’ve gone to and they never do what you ask them to do or how you want your nails. I rather go to private nail services.

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

That's because their is a tone of nail techs out there trying to fit way too many clients in at once to get them out just as fast and not giving a damn about the quality of service

[@maddiebrantz5653]

I just audibly gasped about the upward resistance trick. You just solved my life 🙌

[@lynnknox6017]

This is what I lime best about u. You can go ALL OUT & it looks great but then u remember everyone can't do that. You come up with something elegant for us. Thank u

[@amberhuffman3703]

Love these. I want that nude color soooo bad. It's perfect 😍🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@shavonwoods]

These are stunning! I need to try this method on my daughter

[@tiyonnashearard2770]

So gorgeous wanna try this but Can we get an update on this set just wondering how they held up so far ?

[@michelleh1013]

I can’t wait to re-create this nail design on my nails 😍 💕👌🏻

[@Vote4Pedro211]

Lovely shape and length. Nice job!

[@femketjeNL]

This set is super cute 😍💕

[@khandiieamerson1039]

Femi's nails are eye-catching!

[@VividRose]

Man I love this technique!!! Super cute and easy!!! I just finished mine, I love them!!!! The only thing I have to work on now is design, I'm so used to designing on command strips and with these you have put the nails on first. Soooooo I just have to practice 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@karinamatos6517]

Vivid Rose which brand of base coat you used?

[@TheBarePantryShow]

Omg! Mylifeonthehill is my sister. Yay! Thanks for shouting her out.

[@mylifeonthehill]

The Bare Pantry Show thanks sis.

[@brek.7987]

This looks beautiful!

[@vikkyts]

where can i get those nail tips? they are the perfect size! or atleast what size is that so i can search for it?

[@iladybug57]

Gorgeous! Bet she was a hit at school💕💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰

[@aprilking3575]

This absolutely perfect for younger clients, or like you said active clients. Also a big fat FYI..... You need to make press on nails and sell them asap! I have more than a few I would like to order of ones you have made previously lol

[@anolani]

Love 💕 this set!

[@Shaun49ers]

Thank you! The video I needed to learn to do my own nails. I subscribed!

[@nightshadekelly]

That girls gonna have the best nails in school. She's lucky she knows you. I bet she has rockin nails all the time!

[@alexlove5618]

You should show what glue and nail polish, base and top coat you use.. that would help a lot.. thanks

[@AuntieBubbles]

She mentioned the kit she's using in the beginning and there's a list of supplies with links the description if you're interested in purchasing the same supplies.

[@be451]

Ty 4 the video helped me learn how to😉💞💅🎀 and I love ur nails that ur rockin in this video 💞💞💞

[@MadebyRookey]

What a dope dupe! 😉😉 Thank you for the video!!

[@michellemcqueen9990]

Hello 👋 sis I'm a newbie I just loved what you did to your sweet cousin nails you did such a beautiful job keep the videos coming. 💯

[@josiek8246]

I got gel nails for the first time yesterday for my vacation. I’m so glad that I can’t pick off the nail polish easily Bc I wanna grow out my natural nails. (I’m a nail biter 😬)

[@itzelitzel8807]

I LOVED this method omg gonna start my business with this 😍😍😍

[@infinitydelilahs]

This looks so good omg

[@poppyjohnston7197]

Omg you are so talented love your video’s I’m gonna subscribe xx

[@stephanievillanueva5657]

Beautiful work .. im gonna deff try this

[@lizmachado1662]

Omg I love this for sure trying on to my sis :)

[@sammikeiko8860]

Omg I’m in love 😍

[@daarmonet]

would you reconsider doing a press on nail business i would love to get a custom set from you some time

[@c.a9242]

This was a great tutorial, thanks for sharing!!

[@lyndseyharris9908]

I thought this was going to be a hard gel tutorial but this is really cute

[@estelledeparis]

I love your hello kitty nails. THEY ARE SOOOOO CUTE! :D

[@hercilia7]

I’m so glad you did a dupe! I cannot afford Aprés right now, and I got the wrong tips for doing a gel overlay (they sold out, I grabbed the full nails like these, by mistake🤦🏻‍♀️) but I am so glad that there is a way without spending almost $200 on a kit🥰

[@NanaNan1]

I am doing this tonight 8n stead of dual forms or acrylics .. I’m in a hurry I’m glad I watched😄

[@jessicamccleery6811]

These are my type of nails!!! I wish I could rock long ones but I am too rough 😳

[@chelskaf]

haha i just got my nails done for the first time yesterday short acrylics and im struggling at the moment i cnt imagine having them long 😂😂😂

[@linneaburns9893]

Yessss! Gorgeous

[@frenchie13]

Enjoyed the video, however what about the products not touching skin?? The base coat you used to attach the nails seeps out and touches her cuticles, also the bottom of the nail. I've heard and read numerous times the higher chances of allergic reactions is when products touch the skin.🤷 Just a question.

[@dddlll4128]

It is stick on her nails! So terrible

[@livingtraditionallysimple]

Yassss awesome video I love them! Look so natural -Kristina Kouture Nails

[@erenjeager980]

Kristina Kouture Nails omg I love your channel and your nails 💛💛🤪

[@tamaracurry6507]

Could you try this on you channel💕

[@phatjazzyj]

@@tamaracurry6507 she did

[@ebunosayemi1193]

Tried this method and omg, amazinggggg!!

[@bshatajshina]

How long did they last? Which base coat did you use?

[@phyltal3719]

Love the shorter length , I’m 60 plus and have small nail beds , what size nails are they, what do I look for? Ty

[@teresalbuck]

These are really really cute...I just got these clear nails and thought they were the wrong nails!!! I was going to toss them now I know you can use nails for different situations!!!!! !!!!! !!!!! THANKS A BUNCH💞💞💞💖💖💖

[@isabels5140]

Simply beautiful!

[@jordanlittlejohn9575]

This is everything because my mom hates long acrylics and I told my nail lady I wanted this and my mom loves it as much as I do

[@CasuallyCourt]

I need to try these 😍

[@belindabradley6756]

Beautiful set!

[@puglove6089]

Thanks for the video. I will be giving it a try.

[@tiffanibradley1423]

I love the color of the nails

[@KatiesKreationschannel]

I like this method, can you tell us what the clear gel is that you used? Is it just regular top coat shellac? Also, could you maybe do a video on how long this method lasts and how your remove them ? Love your video's xo

[@jessicabelda7735]

Talent! Love it!

[@treasuretreatz8818]

Incredible to do, safe and really don't annihilate your nail like acrylics

[@jamillaslife3696]

How hard do you file the nail when your prepping the cuticle and nail?

[@valhazlife]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@scarlotraven6193]

Omg your pink jelly's 💖🥰

[@ModishM]

hehe girl you should see my cuticles,i just started doing my own gel nails during quarantine

[@sergiopineda3845]

I love them 😍

[@janeenutley3167]

So pretty! 😍🤩

[@beanoneya]

Super cute!

[@dianapusakova3779]

This method is very good 👍 Thank you 💗

[@Ra1nb0wPuff]

I've never had my nails professionally done so I had no idea how the process was but I love the look of gel nails!! is it necessary to use press ons? or can you do this on your own natural nails?

[@mechelespears927]

very cute an simple love it

[@Dayanay2k]

This is so cool am going to do them

[@krissy0914]

I just want to give you credit now!! Thanks for all the tips I hope they help me in the future 😁😁💕

[@JennyG973]

I need to try this ❤️❤️❤️❤️