Full Cover Gel Tip Application | Solid Gel Glue

Hey y'all! This video shows my full cover gel tip application from start to finish. I wanted to show y'all my process and I hope that y'all find it helpful in some way.
Thank you for being here and watching!
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Solid Nail Tips Glue
Acid-free Primer
Base Coat
Painted Desert
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Medium Stiletto Quick Gel Tips
Dip Nailed It
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Gel Base
Glossy Gel Top Coat
Mirror No Wipe Top Coat
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Mani Chic Nails
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Fall Spice Cuticle Balm
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BTArtbox E-file
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PANA 3/32" Shank Size Smooth Top Small Barrel Gold Carbide Extra Fine Grit - a.co/d/5V6NWpp
PANA 3/32" Shank 5-in-1 Nail Carbide Bit - (Triple Coarse - Medium Grit, Gold) a.co/d/8jG0KgS
Young Nails Swipe
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[@amandaann3272]

I dipped for years and stumbled on the solid nail glue and jelly tips! Never going back! Every self taught person should start this way

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

I absolutely agree!! It's a game changer!

[@kellyhuie483]

I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS NEW NAIL GLUE, I AM SO HAPPY THAT I JUST FOUND YOUR VIDEO, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! GOING TO GET MY GEL NAILS AND THE NEW GLUE

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

You are so welcome! I am so excited for you!

[@VinceandFamily]

I just found this kind of glue(it was marketed as hard builder, but it was actually the glue style)!! My brand isn't as nice as yours, but it's the same concept and I will never do my full cover tips any other way, now!! Love the video and tips. I'm going to throw builder in s bottle underneath next time, that's a great idea. 💜 thank you!

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

I'm with you! No other way! I have a hard time going back to regular gel or glue. You're so welcome ❤️

[@agds91078]

Thank you love for showing us this info ❤

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Thank you so much for watxhing! You're welcome!

[@desnate100]

Such an amazing video!

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Thank you Desiree! ❤️

[@doridarling]

Hi Ms. Erika Nails It! 🥰 I’m so glad that I came across your channel. I’ve been practicing with the full cover gel tips and I can never avoid air bubbles and spill out. I’m definitely going to try this more solid building gel. I’m subscribed. 🫶🏾

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Welcome! & thank you for subscribing! I have done another video recently that has a little more explanation in it. I hope this video helps you ❤️

[@amberflores9461]

Amazing! I wasn’t sure how to use it. It came in my monthly box!😊

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Thank you ❤️ I hope you find it as amazing as I do!

[@missbuxy]

I am new at the whole DIY nails, Thank you for showing this video, it seems to be beginner friendly, maybe I will get up the courage to try it...

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

You can do it! I'm so happy this helped!

[@empreznails]

Erika this is a great video!! I am sold on the solid nail glue. I will be adding it to my supplies. Anything to make applying gelly tips easier and seamless❤

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

So glad this video was helpful! I absolutely love the solid glue! 😍

[@kristinebesch8309]

Great video! You're tempting me to try some tips! 😉❤

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Oh my!?! Not you?! Lol

[@Ms2unique4u]

Thanks for the video Erika! I have both these products and although I've had trouble sizing the Painted Desert tips, I absolutely love Vettsy's Solid Nail Glue. It is an absolute game changer! I also use it to make 3D shapes on my nails!

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Thank you ❤️ I will definitely be trying the solid gel glue mixed with gel or dip colors to make some 3D shapes! Also, some of the tip shapes have varying sizes and it can be tricky. Maybe filing at the cuticle line a little bit might make a difference.

[@Ms2unique4u]

​@@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4 Unfortunately, it had more to do with how short or long my nail beds are. I purchased the extra short almond shape because I prefer really short nails. I have always thought my nail beds weren't that long, actually relatively short. Well, I guess I was wrong, because when I started to size my tips, most of them barely went past the ends of my finger tips. My natural nails have no free edge, they're very short. I didn't realize how important the length of your nail bed was when purchasing full cover tips.

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

@@Ms2unique4u oh man! I completely understand that. I have learned a lot too about that in the past year when trying different things out.

[@alliesheneman9290]

This is so great!! Good tips! This is what I do all the time but I'd love to try Painted Desert!

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Thank you Allie! Painted Desert is my favorite so far and I plan to stay with them, but I will try others to make sure.

[@Ms2unique4u]

Don't make the mistake I made! Make sure you measure your nail beds and check the measurement charts she has online. I don't prefer long nails and thought I had pretty short nail beds. I purchased the extra short almond shape and most of them barely even went past the end of my finger tips. The length of your nail beds is extremely important when purchasing full cover tips....Lesson learned for me! 😩

[@marinaalvarado715]

Good morning. Thank you for amazing 👏 video. I really love it. ❤️. It teaches me a lot. Iam just starting wt the tips. N I love it. You explain it so well and I went a head n buy the solid glue it look easy then the liquid. Thanks again for your time u are good. God bless you 🙏

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️ I am so happy it helps!

[@karenbutlet2890]

Great video! Thank you!

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

You are welcome!

[@linden5576]

😮 Oh my gosh, I totally do my nails, the same way you do yours! I don’t like to leave my bear nails exposed, and I like to let them breathe in between removal😂 You are so on my level here!❤😅😊👍😁👏🤗

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Yesss! You get what I'm saying! ❤️👌🥰

[@alim7688]

After using ur primer on ur actual nail do u not cure the base? Also how sticky do u leave ur base? Thanks girl- awesome job!

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

I use primer and then base. I do cure the gel base for 30 seconds and then I leave it tacky when applying the tips and glue gel. It helps adhesion for me. I get absolutely no lifting or pop offs! I hope this helps. Thank you for watching!

[@jessicapagan9766]

Hi Erika! Getting ready to put on my first set of gelly tips (painted desert). What bit do you use to etch tips? Thanks!

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Hi, I will use a tapered bit or the cylinder diamond bit that usually comes with an e-file set. I have been trying out many different ones to see which works best and so far those are my favorites.

[@gwenbranton7820]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen and I’m going to try this. Please could you explain a little more about the protective builder coat you leave on your nails to protect them from the drill? Which product do you use and how often do you put on fresh builder gel.? Thanks so much x

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that! The protective layer that I use is either a builder gel that will give my thin natural nails some protection and strength under my tips and keep them protected after I remove the tips. It's not something that is required, but I prefer it to be there. Also, you can extend your nails with a builder gel as well instead of tips. Also, I will do a fill in instead of a full replacement as the builder gel grows out. I don't like to usually do a full removal often. Maybe every few months I'd say is a good time to redo builder gel or if it gets wonky.

[@sabrinaportelli2493]

Does the builder gel stay on after you remove your tips?

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

@@sabrinaportelli2493 yes, it does.

[@sabrinaportelli2493]

😭😭how? Mine comes right off with my tips and I’m tearing up my nails. I don’t get it 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

@@sabrinaportelli2493 oh noooo. That sounds horrible. I use an e-file very carefully for my removal. What is your removal process for your tips? I may be able to assist you ❤️

[@p.lubomirska]

I like it 👍.

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Thank you! ❤️

[@carltongirl95]

New subscriber here this is the way I do my nail's (my nail tech had to retire sadly)...I have the Born Pretty solid gel and the Saviland solid gel (I missed out on Vettsy as they've closed)...after watching your video I realise I need to buy a safety bit with yellow abrasive mark (as Anastasia says)...and bite the bullet and try my e-file because the gel mess seems to start there I also need to wipe the gel before curing like you did...thankyou for sharing this I'll definitely be trying your tip's re application of my tip's 💜💅💜

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Vettsy opened back up! It was just a temporary close! I am so so glad they some of these tips help with your tips! 😍 That's my goal! I love that I am able to help!

[@carltongirl95]

@@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4 hmm I buy from Amazon I'll have to check it out thanks again 💜

[@brittanyrobbins4720]

Can the solid nail glue still be used for tip application if you don't have the gel base?

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

I would say that you can you it with primer as well, but the nails won't stay as long as when you use gel base. They will pop off much faster without the gel base.

[@jenniferlenberger4736]

I did a Facebook live tutorial on the iGel Pro Gel Tips in August of 2021 where I talked about using gel under the free edge to hide the numbers. Maybe you were watching! ☺️🥰 Great video by the way. You can also use polygel / sculpture gel to adhere the tips. 🙂

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Is it possible that I did catch your tip on that!! I haven't quite ventured into polygel or anything yet 😬 but i definitely plan to soon! I have played with builder gel and rubber base a lot, but not polygel. Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@jenniferlenberger4736]

@@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4 when I use polygel to adhere the tips, after applying primer to the underside of the tip, I just squeeze a little bit of the polygel into the well and press it out some with my gel brush.

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

@@jenniferlenberger4736 I may try it out one day. Thank you for the tip!

[@kathylovely1035]

One of the best videos! Coul you tell me about the solid glue and other liquids. I missed the name of them. Thank you

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that. Everything is always listed in the description of the video along with the website to purchase any items you'd like. What specifically are you wanting to know about the solid glue and other liquids? I would be happy to answer any questions you have ❤️

[@kathylovely1035]

It’s takes me a minute to find things. But I got it. Very anxious to try my new tips. Thank you again!

[@sherrybirdsong2238]

Im soooo confused! I have very thin natural nails. What do I use to protect them? I really want to use the solid glue, but I'm scared silly because of my thin nails!! Please advise and help me!!!!!

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

I use a layer of builder gel or rubber base on my natural nails under all products. I rarely ever leave my natural nails exposed due to them being super thin and brittle. I cut them down to nubs with no free edge, prep the cuticles, and then apply the rubber base or builder gel in a thin layer. This helps tremendously!

[@debbiemurrah4632]

Erica, what removal method do you use?

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

I file off with my e-file.

[@krystalminton8799]

Love your tutorials. I have a question. Everyone knows that you use alcohol to get off the hard gel. But how do get off the gel base coat when it time to remove the nails

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

@@krystalminton8799 thank you so much! For this particular type of removal, I would use a magic gel remover (I have a link for this if you'd like one) after filing down as far as I'm comfortable. Another option is to soak with acetone. I hope this helps

[@krystalminton8799]

@@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4 thank you. I will look at your item. Can you give me the link please

[@jacquelinebeaulac1235]

Can I ask why you don’t flash cure each tip once they’re in place? I’ve only done my own a couple times, but find if I don’t immediately flash cure, they slip & slide around something fierce. Is this gel just that good, that it does slide at all??

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

This is a solid glue gel and the tips don't slide at all. I don't cute between because I don't need to and I'd like to keep my hand out of the lamp as much as necessary

[@darinnik6434]

how long do these last?

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

About 4-6 weeks before I take them off and to a new set. I do a builder gel fill every 2 weeks to keep them balanced and filled in looking nice.

[@daniellehaschalk7257]

Oh boy this looks like something that would put OCD in overdrive trying to master.

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Only the first couple of times. It's not bad once you get the hang of it ❤️

[@CozyQueen_]

I’ve done it like 4 times already and my mani only last about 5 days. I’m struggling. It’s hard not to get air bubbles. I’m going to try the solid gel.

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Solid glue gel or non sticky builder gel is definitely a game changer!!

[@CozyQueen_]

Thank you for sharing

[@bnailed6035]

Just a bit of a tip nails don't breathe it's keratin yes underneath the keratin is live tissue so my nail teacher says that it is kinda like a turtle shell it's a hard shell protection system. 😅

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

I just call it that, but I am familiar with that. I give them a break from product is what I mean :)

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

P. S. Love the turtle reference!

[@Nailed.by.Michelle]

Awesome tips on tips! (See what I did there 😅)

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

🤣🤣 I like that!

[@bethwarren731]

Warning. Solid gel glue not good for extremely thin nails. It shrinks enough that it pulls the nail off the nail bed. Stays on very good.

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

Oh my goodness. That's a super stick. Luckily I don't put it directly on my natural nails, but thank you so much for this information! I know this will help people out!

[@paulettesherry7366]

Thank you for doing such a good video. Now I know how to do this.

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

@@paulettesherry7366 you are welcome ❤️ ❤️

[@alim7688]

Any glue is going to damage ur nails anyway lol.