Elegant & Simple Gel X Nails at Home | gel x nails tutorial

In this nail tutorial, I’ll be showing how to easily apply gel x nails at home. I'll be sharing my gel x prep routine that helps keep extensions on for 2+ weeks. Then I'll walk you through step by step how to do simple & elegant nail art at home. Doing gel x nails at home, has never been so easy 😊
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LED Lamp: amzn.to/48hjIO4
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Rhinestone Glue: amzn.to/3JiuJEr
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Caviar Beads: Michaels
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🎥Chapters
00:00 Prep
03:27 How To Apply Gel Extensions
06:26 Nail Art
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[@Yveness]

I usually like alot of designs on my nails, but i'm really getting into more simplistic nails lately. So thanks for sharing your nude polishes! Love this set.

[@ariiana.nicole]

Me too! I find myself preferring simple nails now a days

[@x0xLuxuriiousx0x]

Omgggggg I want to see what this look would look like on shorties!!! I can’t have long nails at work

[@ariiana.nicole]

I'm sure they'll look great.. even in an almond shape instead of stiletto too💕

[@briirene3156]

Your videos single handedly have help me become a little gel x expert ☺️ I just don’t see me going back to acrylic or polygel

[@ariiana.nicole]

I love to hear that ! 💕💕💕

[@briirene3156]

@@ariiana.nicole 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@deeangi4489]

You regularly nails are pretty but with the nails 💅 🔥 you kilt it! ❤ Thank you for sharing your products. A lot of nail artists only share certain products on her and Not all!!!!

[@tinkerbell7552]

So inspiring. I will definitely be trying to replicate this set. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@PaullaWells]

I love my drill for the cuticle work. Once you get used to it it is so fast. Such a pretty design!

[@ariiana.nicole]

I agree! gets the job done fast

[@nadiajehan8096]

So cute! Thank you for the inspo

[@ShesAnIntrovert]

Loved this set! I'll be attempting this for my next set.

[@mischastewart]

Love how they came out

[@jefrenapirtle5870]

Nail Inspo times 10!!! Love these🥰

[@kimberlymay1]

loved it. will be doing this set

[@jenniferschoville6897]

Those are so pretty!!! Very classy!

[@DashaunaBallard]

beautiful design! I will try this when I do my next Gel X set.

[@beauchateau6167]

It's giving wedding vibes...stunning!!

[@LoveAimshigh]

😍😍😍😍SOOOO Prettyyy!!! Wonderful Job!!!

[@silverpleiades1]

Beautiful.

[@donnac4330]

Beautiful!!!!👏🏾

[@jpscott65]

I love these! But they are beautiful with the polish alone, I can see why it's one of your favorites

[@oliveyule]

Stunning

[@Trishloveee]

These are so cute I really like this set❤

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thank you ❤️

[@strawberrynails9438]

I love these girl they look so cute

[@trinityt]

soo cute

[@ashleylitton529]

I love this set!!❤

[@ariiana.nicole]

❤️

[@sandrahernandez310]

So pretty

[@saundrawilliams5919]

Pretty!!

[@Cornwall3]

Beautiful. I love your voice. I could listen to you all day. So relaxing.❤

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thank you! 😊

[@Silverlotus101]

🖤🖤🖤 gorgeous nails!

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thank you!! 😊

[@sebinaeady8857]

So beautiful and efficient. I do mine this way! Really pretty design❤

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thank you! 😊

[@m.w.5004]

Love them!!! You did an amazing job!!!!!!

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thank you for the support 💕

[@m.w.5004]

@@ariiana.nicole You’re most welcome. 😉

[@ShakiraKGardner]

Beautiful set!!!

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thank you ❤️

[@RAET302]

Oooooooh 😮 I love these 🤗🥰🫶🏾✨️ O.M.G

[@handee_maam]

Love them❤

[@ariiana.nicole]

So glad you like them 💕

[@simarai8022]

Really really liked it's beautiful 😍 ❤

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@BeautytheyCallHer]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 gorgeous!!!!

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thank you 🥺

[@lawofattractionlifecoach]

So elegant

[@ariiana.nicole]

❤️❤️

[@AlexandraR92]

Girllllll I am so happy I found you today!!! Binging all your videos and subscribed.

[@ariiana.nicole]

Hi! And welcome 💕💕

[@AlexandraR92]

@@ariiana.nicole just ordered sooooo much stuff on Amazon from your recommendations. Oh well it’s my birthday tomorrow I’m allowed😂

[@ariiana.nicole]

@@AlexandraR92 ohh yesss! love that for you. Also, happy belated birthday 🎉

[@remotelyanonymous]

Okayyy mamassss!! Your nails are cute!!

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thanks boo! 💕💕

[@34Nails]

I use regular glue and I add it to my natural nails and to my gel x nail it makes my nails last a really long time 🤍🤍🤍

[@ariiana.nicole]

I do that too sometimes! Maybe I'll do a video on it soon 😊

[@34Nails]

@@ariiana.nicole you should I don’t think a lot of people know about it 👀

[@Nadia509561]

I do too and it stays on

[@demidinham9001]

Please do a video on it. I wna know

[@34Nails]

@@demidinham9001 I will soon☺️

[@skyehtlimit]

Im most definitely doing this tomorrow on my nails. I dont have stiletto but I do have almond 😊

[@ariiana.nicole]

They'll look good on Almond too !

[@studiscool88]

I love your nail bed

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thank you 🥹🥹❤️

[@user-mh3by3xn2d]

Love me some Bling ❤

[@ariiana.nicole]

Me too !

[@jemts5586]

Love these!! ❤❤❤

[@idesignz426]

Bless UPS! Very Pretty! I like that design! I learned how to make the leaf work another way! That has more of a distressed look! I usually overlay my tips w/CND PLEXIGEL! I will do them w/out! I see you have Nice cuticles because you don't cut them! Great job! You have a soothing voice & this video was very relaxing to watch! Thanks for Sharing! !;)PEACE 💅🏽👑🌻 I

[@ariiana.nicole]

How do you like the CND PLexigel? I recently saw this for the first time at my nail supply store, but haven't tried it yet.

[@idesignz426]

@@ariiana.nicole : My Nails are allergic to, Shellac, Gel polish & hard Gels! CND PLEXIGEL is the first product that does not destroy my natural nails! & They GROW! I LOVE CND PLEXIGEL! I first got introduced to it December 2021!;)PEACE

[@elizabethnachivula5722]

Pretty nails 💅🏽 😍 My nails always pop off despite following the steps in the video🥲

[@evelynalvarez5713]

Do you use the young nails protein bond? That keeps my nails on for way too long

[@rnh102677]

Love this set!! Do you any recommendations for tips for flat nail beds?

[@ariiana.nicole]

I like una gella from amazon but my favorite so far are the Apres tips. For flat nail beds the natural style may work better than the sculpted style.

[@rnh102677]

@@ariiana.nicole thank you!!

[@cscreative5460]

I could never get this level of care and precision in a shop. Wow!

[@Dani-fq3fb]

Memeda has a no wipe base coat. Love your nails btw

[@ariiana.nicole]

Thanks for sharing!❤️❤️

[@FabulousLife615]

💖💖

[@abbywabby30]

Any reason why you swirl the nail polish second time around like that? Thank you for the in depth nail tutorial. Loved it! Loved the calm music as well.

[@ariiana.nicole]

Nope, just wanted to switch up the camera angles and shots lol 😂

[@mercyjumaofficial1943]

Prooooooooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@brendasollers5252]

Is this just like having a full set gel false nails?

[@yessi2067]

I am doing these for my godsons party❤

[@Thepedicuresandal]

💜

[@LLewis-tm9yp]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kaila8188]

these are so cute! do you have an amazon store front?

[@ariiana.nicole]

Yes! www.amazon.com/shop/ariananicole

[@kaila8188]

@@ariiana.nicole thank you so much💗

[@tiffanyletroise]

So, I went on the hunt for your tips. It’s hard to find a Apres sculpted stiletto dupe. I’m curious to know what your backup is going to be?

[@ariiana.nicole]

I still haven't found one I love just yet 😭 but when I do I'll share it😊

[@yessi2067]

Hi, do you put gel on your nails and cure and then the nails, or just prime and prep?

[@ariiana.nicole]

I do both. If you want them to last longer, I recommend putting the gel on your natural nail, then cure first

[@companyconfidential6624]

I saw some clear nails at Dollar Tree. They were shaped like your but without the pointed tip, coffin shaped.

[@ariiana.nicole]

Ohhh I need to see if I can find them. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@skyehtlimit]

I have used beetles glue for about 2 years now and gelike ec almond tips. I have never had an issue with them coming off. Never tried Makartt tips nor glue. Is it better!?

[@ariiana.nicole]

Gelike tips are a little too flat for my nail beds, so the Makartt works better for me.

[@skyehtlimit]

@@ariiana.nicole ive been trying to find the stiletto tips you use and its like a treasure hunt. 😩🤣

[@lolitawatson9130]

Super pretty. Let’s see if my nail tech can get mines to look as good as yours

[@EbbieBeauty]

Could we just use a regular UV lamp? Or does it have to be the one you used?

[@ariiana.nicole]

Doesn’t have to be this lamp however it must be powerful enough to fully cure the gel polish you are using.

[@AlexisTowe]

What cuticle remover do you use

[@ariiana.nicole]

Blue cross! It's the best I've tried so far 💕

[@TheCereLove]

I love that drill, I use a susie but the drill bit moves too much.

[@HERDuh565]

hey hun, i’m looking for a very strong gel x glue that can last 3+ weeks. what would you recommend ?

[@nostalgicbabe7427]

Same😭 I’m not getting the best retention and I’ve tried like 5 so far

[@HERDuh565]

@@nostalgicbabe7427 yeaa, ik aprés is the best but i don’t feel like spending that money😭😭

[@ariiana.nicole]

Honestly I'm still testing a few different ones. So far Apres still comes out on top for me 😭 I have a few more on my list to try and I'll share my thoughts once I've been using them for long enough to make a fair judgement 💕

[@brendasollers5252]

Wow I've never seen gel x extension.

[@katelyngregorich9970]

what alcohol did you use to clean your nails after doing your cuticles?

[@ariiana.nicole]

The equate brand from Walmart! I use 91% but the 70% one works too 💕

[@DonDonna_]

How long did it take for you to get so good at your nails?

[@ariiana.nicole]

I've been doing them at home for about 6 years and then gel extensions for about 3ish years now 😩

[@youngblisslife4308]

I dont have the patience for it but go off girlll😅

[@ariiana.nicole]

😂😂 I promise it goes by quick

[@brendasollers5252]

How long does this gel x extension last

[@ariiana.nicole]

They can last anywhere from 3-5 weeks💕

[@amykathryn7700]

The only thing I dislike about this gel x thing is what if you use a gel color to paint? Do you have to soak them off every time you want to change color? Wouldn’t that damage your skin/nails?

[@ariiana.nicole]

Good question! You can do fills & color changes, but to get them off completely you would have to soak them off. I personally have not experienced any damage to my skin/nails and I do one soak off a month. A peel off base coat is also an option which would eliminate the need to soak off the nails.

[@jennyanog5966]

How strong are gel x compared to acrylic

[@ariiana.nicole]

I've never used acrylic so I can't give you a detailed answer. However gel x works really well for me and I've never had breakage or snapping 💕

[@idesignz426]

Bless UPS!. E-File! Filing, Not drilling! !;)PEACE 💅🏽👑🌻

[@idesignz426]

Bless UPS! I see you say both😊 !;)PEACE 💅🏽👑🌻

[@kenyah672]

These are beautiful but chiiilllee... the way my patience is set up.... i would've had 1 maybe 2 accent nails on each hand. Lol

[@ariiana.nicole]

😂 These were actually really quick to do! I will say I've had to increase my patience since doing my nails at home though, it can take some timeeeee lol

[@kenyah672]

@@ariiana.nicole I've been doing my nails at home way before covid hit. It's like a form of therapy for me... like shopping. I enjoy it. Lol

[@laurenjxm]

So nice!! I’m a beginner in gel x, absolutely love doing them, but finding the actual tip sometimes breaking off or chipping, so I’ve resulted into adding a layer of builder gel on top before gel polish. Do you have any tips on how to get the tips to be stronger/ last or any branded tips you’d recommend?🫶🏼

[@ariiana.nicole]

Hi! My favorite brand for durable tips is Apres. They are the strongest I've tried so far.