Hard gel application on forms for beginners

In this step by step tutorial I will show you how to apply UV / LED hard nail gel. I usually do hard gel application in two steps - foundation and sculpting. You can use any brand of UV or LED gel that you like. But this method works best for medium consistency nail gels.
**Sorry, guys, I just noticed that I took another nail to show the final result, it is also a gel nail but the cover gel was different there - NSI Body Builder Nude **
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[@NailAddict29]

Would love if you could do a more in-depth video of finish filing. That finished filed nail was PERFECT! you’re amazing!

[@Nailcou]

Thanks, will add it to the wish list

[@siyabulelasikwebu4085]

My finish filing always ruins my work.💔 Looking forward to that video ❤️

[@saraha80]

Your client must be a dream to work with- that natural nail is just perfect! x

[@Nailcou]

Yes, luckily she works in our office, hence, she has no other choice than to be my nail victim 😜

[@saraha80]

Nailcou She's a lucky lady! x

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

This has to be the best explanation of about 30 video's I've watched on this same thing. You do it a little better in more step layers as well then many out there. That takes patients and more time, which the client deserves for their money they pay or not.

[@jaids_place]

Perfect tutorial. Thank you Anastasia ;-)

[@crina_malina]

You're so good as a trainer, you give us all the info we need.

[@cherylstevens5131]

WOW 😳!!!! Talk about perfection !!!! Absolutely gorgeous shaping. I wish I had 1/2 your talent. You do everything to complete perfection. Thank you for this video. 💅 💅 💅

[@kellylam7530]

Thank you Anastasia,i really like all your videos. That's Perfect!

[@lindapelletier6834]

I’ve really enjoyed this tutorial!... thank you

[@MsFresh619]

Great tutorial thanks for sharing x

[@BarbieBabeEve]

Perfect thanks Ana! My 1st time using forms as well as 1st time using hard/builder gel . Really appreciate your teachings! 🤗❤️

[@Nailcou]

Happy to help!

[@TheOri2711]

perfection as always :)

[@unasperlina8496]

thanks for video hon 🔆 this really helped me ❤️

[@vvdee.]

So helpful thank u!!

[@siyabulelasikwebu4085]

Your work so meticulous 😍

[@irinah6174]

Wow so pretty 😍

[@rachelmashoko7006]

Love your videos ❤️

[@VioletIndigo3]

Can you do a tutorial on how to shape the apex, how thick/thin the gel layers should be from the sidewalls and apex, and cuticle, please?

[@Nailcou]

Ok, will add it to the wish list

[@kellyannedarcy3140]

Yes would love to learn all about that. Great idea

[@karimcdonald7670]

Yes sometimes it seems impossible to get an apex on a hard gel sculpt without the nail getting way too thick in all the wrong places

[@NailsbyCammi]

Great video Anastasia. Will be a good help under training. Tfs❤️

[@naydenecoronado-diaz2143]

hey Anastasia...Thank you so much for creating this gel nail application i always look forward to watching all of your tutorials. I was hoping you would make another one of these and you did...if its possible can you please please make another acrylic tutorial for us from start to finish that would be awesome. thank you always.

[@naydenecoronado-diaz2143]

also anastasia if you can do a step by step tutorial with acrylic and show exactly where the apex starts and how to build the apex the right way. I see alot of technicians build their nail extension really thick and your extensions always look perfectly sculpted thinly and elegeant and i think we need to learn how to do that your way because to me it seems to be the right way. Thank you.

[@luckydevonpixie]

Love the qr code nails. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@KaZ-cq5uj]

Thank you 💜 💅 ☺️ 👍 💕

[@angelalowe5747]

Great work

[@joannalalicata1281]

Omg! Brilliant gf!!!!

[@barbaranichols2025]

Thank you

[@raya74]

very helpful demonstration thank you for sharing! the C curve on that nail was perfect did you pinch? do you prefer sculpting vs tips and why?

[@yopayapressontiquemas1063]

You're amazing

[@jenoflaherty3134]

I've always loved your nail shape. How you sculpt the nail,.

[@viktorijanazimovaite3850]

And tutorial about APEX zone would be awesome for all of us. Thank you

[@kentonmurillo7315]

Thanks

[@user-vv2tu6pq3t]

Iv always dun my own,but id definitely have sum one do as good as u,iv used polygel, and hard gel on one finger but it's a lot harder,I'm trying to work out which is better,I think polygel is coz if I get hard gel on sides I can feel it heavy, thanks 4 tutorial imal try with the form again,I did last wk And was gud❤

[@aimeekrieg9932]

Beautiful work as usual. Do you prefer gel over acrylic?💅

[@nataliakowalska3]

you are simply the best. You could make a video with preparation of nail plate with taking care of cuticles with drill bits. Thank you for this video.

[@Nailcou]

Thank you. Will add it to the wish list :) I have some from my 2 last year webinars actually - nsiacademy.com/free

[@nataliakowalska3]

Yes but there is first step with flame bit and I have never seen what are the last steps to look cuticles perfect but in healthy way :)

[@paulinarogaczewska557]

Hey! Lovely nails ✌🏼💗 You use just form to make tunnel? Or also clips?

[@verito1197]

Hola Anastasia. Primero agradecer tus tutoriales ya que errs muy clara en tus exolicaciones ( se nota que eres formadora) Quisiera hacerte una consulta. Como base se puede aplicar cualquier base de esmalte permanente? Tengo el set titanium de cristal nail y recién estoy empezando en el mundo del gel a pesar de llevar muchos años en el rubro no había querido aprender ya que temía que el gel y el acrílico debilitaran mucho la uña natural. Espero tu respuesta y nuevamente mi agradecimiento y felicitaciones. Me encanta tu forma de enseñar Saludos desde Chile

[@MariaHernandez-fp2wu]

I want these nails 💅

[@Technoaddicted]

I like the way you explain everything so relaxed in your tutorials Anastasia x One little question Do we have to pinch gel like acrylic nails or not at all? Thanks and have a lovely weekend xxx

[@Avokadas]

Andrea you do need

[@TallulahFoxxx]

It’s mainly personal preference. I *always* pinch but honestly, when I use forms and hard gel, it’s not particularly necessary. 90% of the time they are slim and have a great c curve already. Again, I always pinch them anyway, but if your client has naturally narrow nails then it may not be necessary 🤓💖 If they have wide or fan nails however, always pinch

[@CarolNgobese]

❤❤❤

[@SuperRenee06]

You really are so good. I wish you loved near me for some 1:1 tuition. You are very very talented. Thank you

[@dreamchaser8573]

How to avoid heat burn after putting the big thick gel beat? It burns everytime. Please help

[@PumpkinssNailStation]

I just ordered those clear nsi platinum forms you recommended will let u know how I get on, Iv really taken to Polygel from day 1 I love it 😍

[@Nailcou]

Awesome!

[@PumpkinssNailStation]

Nailcou I have a video on my channel would love your opinion on it, and any tips u could give I would appreciate it 💖

[@noraheerah3441]

Hey Anastasia I would like to know if you're using any alcohol in the brush ? if I can get all the product which you used will be helpful thank you

[@eva-co4ob]

Where do you get your forms from 😍

[@bijoubijou4183]

I work with clear builder gel and have such an issue telling is the thickness is even. I try to apply it as evenly and as smoothly as possible so I don't need to file so much but since I use clear it's so hard to see. Any suggestions? Also what's the best way to fix a nail that has cracked from side edge to middle (right where the hyponychium) of the natural nail with gel overlay? Every time I file it down the crack section and add a new layer of gel it still keeps cracking. What's a better way to fix without having to cut the natural nail and not having to redo the whole overlay? Thank you for any help you can give. I enjoy your videos!

[@VioletIndigo3]

This just happened to me yesteday!! I cracked two nails into the nail bed doing rough work around the house. Adding another layer of gel won't fix it because it only creates a seal on top; the bottom of the cut is still open. So it's like a perforated paper ready to be ripped again. You don't want to cause multiple trauma to that cut. Only way is to kind of do a new overlay. You can leave a thicker layer of nail bed/base layer behind if you like, so you don't have to re-do prep work on a already worked on nail bed. Use nail glue on top of the break of the nail. It will seal it. (I rubbed alcohol on the cut also just to kill some bacteria). Optional: I lightly buffed the excess dried glue to have a nicer foundation for the overlay.Then overlay again.

[@missbindiboop]

I have the SAME problem with clear Gel! Did a set yesterday on someone with very masculine hands (large short nail beds) who wanted almond shape... Took me almost 3 hours!! 😟 I don't know how people get such perfect sculptured nails with clear gel. Thankfully, she is a friend, I would be mortified if this was a potential new client. I wish I had seen this video yesterday morning, I would have used cover pink instead of clear.

[@julietteduranwahart8391]

Hi!! I love your videos , they are very helpful. However, when I do my nails with builder gel, i can see it already starts lifting right after I’m done ... I am following all the steps but can’t figure out why it’s lifting. Any tips??

[@qatiah.7642]

Hello! What kind of builder gel do you use? Thank you

[@viktorijanazimovaite3850]

Hi. The tutorial is really good. I would like to ask about polyacryl gel. Is it necessary to do a foundation (a tip ike you did here) before doing extensions with polyacryl gel? Is it okay just to do a tip and to not put product on whole nail?

[@Nailcou]

Thank you, Victorija. No, it is not necessary, you can do the whole nail at once. It just works better for me

[@mbalimlaba4729]

Hey🙂what do you suggest for someone who I trying to grow out their natural nails that keep breaking soft gel or hard gel? Your help would be highly appreciated.🙏

[@nadastankovic5245]

Hi Anastasia, the base coat is it NSI product and is it clear or soft pink. Can you use any base coat? I have gellish at moment can I use it or stick to NSI brand? I really like those forms. Thanks

[@Nailcou]

Yes, you can use any base coat

[@nadastankovic5245]

Like the way you do nails and subscribed to your Chanel. The nail forms to buy, with your link you provided is all in Russian description. How do you decide what forms to use. Let’s say I buy standard nail forms don’t know which brand or if good quality than create coffin, square,Oval or Sillhoete is that good? I found some are so flimsy or don’t stick. Do you have any nail forms you would recommend here in Canada where I’m at and America. I like simplicity and easy to use as well as good quality paper form. I’m thinking of using Reusable nail forms and see how it works. With thanks!

[@Nailcou]

I like NSI, Gelish forms - they always stick good

[@amy2910]

Do you have to cure each nail as you go or can you do the whole hand? X

[@zeinamohammed6785]

Is it ok to apply the Base coat before starting then complete!?

[@VeggieFoodBook]

Do u apply a base coat before starting extension?

[@odoylerules9750]

Can you put on nail tips then use gel?

[@janicemcclure9236]

How do you get such a nice c curve? I try everything with the forms without pinching and it’s just not perfect like that.

[@ssvlogs9878]

Thanks ! Would you do in French please !

[@Quiology]

Nice music

[@NRegina995]

I found your video on aliexpress 😯

[@ceknott]

Which products did you use please

[@jilljacobs5319]

Anastasia, forgive me, I wrote you an email about your video the one with soft square tips and then you put different color crystals on each nail and when I went to comment, I called you Natasha. Lol I'm sorry, but I did recognize who I was watching!! I did it to someone else last weekend too, but hey, I just turned 56, so maybe I have a good excuse lol

[@scj75]

Do you need slipsolution to work the gel ?

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

No. That's for polygel and acrygel. 👍

[@yamamoto9056]

what type of primer should i use?

[@tryallthings]

Not me trying to scan the QR code on your thumb 💀💀

[@aidaa8258]

Is this any type of acrylics ? Bcuz I’m I guesss to young my mom said even tho I’m 14 but okay please answer

[@Nailcou]

This one is gel. I take clients older than 16 only, so it make sense to wait a little bit :)

[@brenicole7650]

What primer was used?

[@solongoarellano2434]

What type of primer do you use? My gel is lifting 😢

[@ceknott]

Please tell me what gel are you using please

[@bargainbeauty7529]

Is true that this can't be removed w/acetone?

[@Nailcou]

Yes, you can only file off hard gel

[@TheBeautyBusNYC]

Hi the link for the nail forms does not work. Do you have a working link to successfully purchase? Please TIA

[@sharonkour9721]

Hi I did leave so many comments jusy wondering if reply back. Is it better to use nail form so you dont need to file underneath l. Is this builder gel which you applied after sculpting nail tip. My main issue is side walls amd cuticle area i get affraid of using too much buioder gel its so sticky when cure it sometimes i file it it all peels of should I leave it in for longer maybe 90 sec. Please can you let me know will really help please also what do i use to stick it together is it just sculpt tip then apply it again on nail cure it then create nail with builder gel did you apply basecoact can you show how much productvtp use with small nails plesse Thank you x

[@Nailcou]

Hi there! I'm a bit confused with the question. I have many gel tutorial in "Hard gel nails" playlist - you can watch them for detailed step by step instruction. You don't need to file nails underdneath when using forms - if it was fit correctly. Gel is sticky after curing - because of the sticky layer, you should take it off with alcohol. You need base coat anyway before applying builder gel when doing extensions.

[@ceknott]

Which forms areu using please

[@ounissaghanem8050]

Hi are you ana from paint nail bar ???

[@millyaroni9200]

What’s the song you use towards the end??

[@ancientdiscoverys]

what primer did you use

[@Nailcou]

Balance Bond NSI

[@karmenhernandez597]

What gel is this? Brand? Color ?

[@alexiiaines7138]

Tenho dificuldade de colocar o molde

[@sandraburnett2035]

No matter what I do, I have lifting of builder gel. I prep and prime the nails I use bonder. I use thin layers to build and yet still it peels right off. Help😢

[@marthagonzalez-ky5js]

How about with false nail tip??

[@Nailcou]

It's another option :)

[@Hiyorin871]

been wondering what is that QR code on your thumb nails?

[@VioletIndigo3]

I've seen it before. It's just a water decal design.

[@Hiyorin871]

missalaneous11 oh no wonder , I tried scanning it but it didn't give me any result 😂😂😂

[@VioletIndigo3]

Lol! You are too adorable.

[@Nailcou]

Yes, and it works :) Tutorial coming soon

[@hudashaikh8388]

My clients nails just pop off after 3 days i dont know how i followed the steps please suggest 🤧

[@madilynbooth4280]

do you ever have any problems with curing a gel that isn't very see through?

[@bob-id3ne]

i’m assuming she used a pinky coloured one x

[@ceknott]

Name of gel please

[@capriciousspark4485]

Poets of the fall?

[@Nailcou]

Yes :)

[@capriciousspark4485]

Another plus to everything you do 💞

[@Nailcou]

😘

[@livefree3451]

Which song is This ?

[@horseswineverytimeoliviaan3378]

How co e there was no base layer

[@chin-sunyung7206]

Song??

[@learningeveryday1027]

I love these clear forms. Color forms are horrible for gel.

[@ceknott]

Hello why do not you mention the brand you are using please

[@houseofschenck6230]

Expand the description to find details about the products used.

[@Aestheticgirllove]

Looks like the product went too close to the cuticle.

[@melissamulhollan5421]

They only ever Show the top of the nail I wish they would give us a side of you or at least turn it a bit when they are done

[@cynthiahoggatt6911]

To thick

[@annemariepulawski5208]

You canNOT do this with IBD builder! It is so much runnier than this, I am shocked watching how your builder gel just stays where you put it!

[@ceknott]

Nice but curing for 90 minutes no way

[@karenhendershot1200]

First of all don't use a pink product for the white portion of the nail. 2nd she talks about the foundation needing to be the same as the natural nail but when she shows it, it isn't. That's as far as I could watch. Obviously not someone I would watch for tips and hints. Look elsewhere to learn how to do nails.

[@Nailcou]

Karen, why not use pink to do the free edge? If a clients wants one tone nails

[@LivyRivy]

Nothing you said makes any sense. Also your attitude is trash.

[@karenhendershot1200]

Olivia Rivera well aren't you nice. I guess you would know trash wouldn't you.

[@missbindiboop]

Please, do share with us your KZbin channel showing everyone the "correct" way to do nails 🤨

[@cassieLBscoville]

Karen Hendershot Many of us sculpt entire nails out of warm pinks. :)