How I Do My Builder Gel Mani At Home!

[@mrs.LinaBass]

Blair, as a nail tech trained in russian manicure, I can tell you that you did great. Better than a lot of pros ☺

[@juicystar07]

omg! when I started reading your comment and saw you were a nail tech I was like OMG I bet I did so many things wrong - then you were so nice! thank you!

[@ayla8345]

We went from OPI nail polishes as a teenager to Gel nails for her wedding 🥰

[@juicystar07]

omg yes! the opi nail polish collection was a vibe.

[@aarzooanand]

You were the first person I followed ever on KZbin and I absolutely loved growing up with you ❤️

[@juicystar07]

wait that is so sweet "I loved growing up with you" - I want to put that on a sticky note on my mirror to remind me of that quote all the time. so simple but true. I loved growing up with you, too!

[@aarzooanand]

That’s soo sweet of you!! Lots of love, good wishes & good luck your way 🩷🩷🩷

[@ccap3211]

Same! I found her through the “beauty smarties” in Seventeen Magazine!

[@spicedpumpqueen]

You gotta do like a whole adulting series where you talk about your budgeting and money saving tips, self care on a budget tips, how you maintain a work-life balance etc!!

[@sweet89190]

So nice! For health reasons, I recommend wearing a glove that has the fingertips missing. Then, when you put your hand under the UV lamp, your skin will be protected. They sell gloves specifically for this purpose.

[@ShowMeYourTeeth]

I got a pair on Amazon when I started noticing light freckling starting on my hands!! lol

[@shrp9950]

I am so happy you're getting sponsorships! Let's all collectively acknowledge that working a 9-5 and selling your soul to corporate america does not provide enough money to thrive esp in this economy. I hope the sponsorships allow you to feel less stressed about the wedding expenses and stuff:)

[@ElsaKing-lp1nq]

True for most of us, but You do know she and her family are very well off, right? Did you see her house and car?I really don't think you need to worry about her financial situation. There are many out there who do need our concern however.

[@Monroe963]

⁠@@ElsaKing-lp1nqI agree! People are sooo in their „bubble”. I live in Poland and work in corporate and maybe I can not afford Porsche but I have everything I NEED and MORE. I have a House and I can go for a mani every month, eat out and travel which is now a norm but when I was young it was a treat…

[@soursweetgone1998]

This is such a wholesome comment. Such a thoughtful heart :)

[@BrunaCruz792]

portuguese nail tech, here: Blair!! You did such a good job omghhkp!! The terminology was 100% correct. I can see you did so much research. And the cuticle prep was super impressive for someone with no training! Beutiful job ❤❤

[@PotatoKL]

The finished product is beautiful! Also excited for you that you got a big sponsor like DoorDash! 😊

[@jessicalau3152]

Listening to you talk just brings back a lot of memories ❤

[@juicystar07]

that's so sweet!

[@soccerlime]

I've been doing my own gel nails for a while now and just tried a builder gel or hard gel for the first time last month. I'm about 2.5 weeks in and still going strong. When I saw this video I said to myself, "stars, they're just like us!" I also laughed when you said the cuticle part is your favorite. That's my least favorite part!

[@SophhpoS30]

You are my favorite kind of people. I have always trust you cause you feel so honest. You make me feel safe. Something that a lot of “professionals” don’t understand.

[@kdbellyyy]

I love how she’s consistently uploading ❤ we love you Blair

[@sarikabhatt4202]

We need an OG Blair closet tour, that top is gorgeous!!

[@veronicasmemories]

I have been loving your renaissance era

[@Marykategibbons13]

Livingggggg for your content!!!! I am so excited you’re back. I have been a follower since 2008❤

[@handsewnlove]

How many years have I been following you now.... a decade or more? Time flies 😅

[@savannadubose2851]

I have been loving having you on my screen again! I’m loving this new Blair era ❤

[@TheMacaroniMonster]

Do you use a nail dust collector when you file them off? I’ve been doing gel nails at home for a while but I’m afraid all the dust from filing is getting into my lungs 😢 most dust collectors are expensive too

[@phoebeshea90]

My sad nakey nails hope to learn from this video! 😂 I used to paint my nails with regular polish quite often, but I’ve grown lazyyyy. I always feel like an at home gel mani would be best for me, just never knew where to start! ❤

[@juicystar07]

now you do! these are the same steps for using gel polish, you just replace the builder gel with a gel base (I like the lava brand like the top coat) then cure it, then do two coats of the gel color (curing in between) then the top coat!

[@enne22]

A minute in, but I have to comment. So happy to see your latest videos. Omghhkp! 😊 Hopefully we'll see Mochi too. 🐾

[@lilalove7789]

Budget and money saving video, please!

[@gracieface07]

Omg I need to start doing this!!!

[@alexbleedsglitter23]

These are the kind of videos I love! Thanks so much for coming back with THESE kinds of tips and tricks to share with us! Excellent videos!

[@batgirljamie]

thank you for making videos again I so missed you I love your videos

[@farahsummer]

Oh my goodness Blair I’ve been waiting for this! 💅🥳❤️

[@Georgia7Pap]

How easy is all this with your non dominant hand? Also if you want to put also color how does that work? Is it an extra step in the end? Or does that gel stuff come in other colors too?

[@ashleyyc_95]

You’re glowing! Can’t wait to see more bridal videos 💞

[@juicystar07]

thank you so much! I'm filming another one that's wedding(ish) tomorrow!

[@xxamsxx07]

Blair! One time you said you thread your own eyebrows, would you be able to give a tutorial?!

[@Toryb168]

How long dose it take you from start to finish ?

[@cascat4248]

I think the brand is Model Ones! I liked modelones tho, it sounds Latin 😄

[@msctinax]

LOVEEEEEEEEEE THIS!!

[@soursweetgone1998]

there's something about her that feels so genuine and lovable.

[@stargazerlse]

Welcome back! So glad to see you post regularly again, I remember you were one of the first KZbinrs i followed so long ago. Love hearing you're doing so great!

[@GigiGorgeous]

love you Blair!!! miss you and love seeing you😍

[@juicystar07]

Gigi!!! I miss you too!!! Come to Nashville

[@lovestori98]

Yes Blair!! Come back and get your coin babe we miss you on the Tube 💗💗💗

[@areeshakh2579]

Anyone know where her wallpaper is from?

[@zara9639]

Thank you Blair! So glad you’re back ❤

[@jlr-pj2df]

Film your story time from when you and Grant got in the car accident recently!!

[@DorisMia]

Perfect color for everyday and special occasions!! I so far never had tried gel nails but I do confess I love how clean and shiny they look. Someday I will definitely try them. Thank you for sharing this tutorial.

[@xoMrsWentzxo]

Gorgeous! I’ve been learning to do builder gel for the past few months. Once I got the hang of it my nails last forever, have grown so much without breakage. I love it. Thanks for sharing some useful tips here!

[@Maroon58]

Great tutorial! I use gel polish but need a stronger gel since mine come off pretty easily. Going to get some of the products and test it out. Seems pretty easy once you get the hang of it and probably faster than typical gel polish.

[@michellesunshinestar]

Third!! I just use regular fingernail polish. On my vacation I really wanted to paint my nails. So we went to CVS, I got LA which is so cheap. I also got a composition book for a diary. That's so nice of Doordash. I see them at Chick-fil-A all the time. I just afraid to try it, because I would order it all the time.

[@Dominique129]

This just motivated me to try this at home-great job! It's funny I actually just painted my nails today with OPI 'Lincoln Park After Dark" my OG haha

[@suzens.5024]

So nice!!! Do you ever have to soak any of the gel off or does that bit get it all off? Thx

[@juicystar07]

I use the drill but once every 3-4 times I soak them all the way off, mainly just to check the health of my natural nails and it feels good to have a fresh fresh set

[@israa7364]

I still use your application method from the OPI era. Pretty much every time I apply nail Polish since 2011 I think of Blair

[@xxSadiepiexx]

It was just today that I saw you were uploading in the recent months and I've been binging you all day! Your channel was such a comfort to me as a kid and I've felt that all over again as an adult today. So happy to see you thriving!!

[@Sarah-Harvey]

I’ve recently started doing my own builder gels but my application needs a little practice. Thank you so much for this, it was super helpful. Your nails are gorgeous! xx

[@brt7721]

Blaire coming back to KZbin 30 years later as someone claiming to work a high-profile corporate job yet stooping to these random sponsorship levels was certainly a surprise, but good for her for getting that bag before the wedding! Never one to act with integrity. Deep into her 30’s though 😭 I hope she’s okay

[@dinasimakova]

Girl, I'm so happy you are uploading again. You have no idea how much I've missed you. I used to go on to your channel and see if you were back all those years you were gone! Hugs from Sweden ❤

[@ssslone5584]

Oh Blair!!!! I’m so happy to see you. You were the first KZbinr I started to watch and follow. Much love after all these years. 🥹🩵

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Builder gel is my favorite product!!! Been doing it for 4 years!!!

[@GlitterRose09]

SO happy whenever you upload! Sending you much love xx

[@carly_sue96]

This is the video I have been waiting for!! You make it look easy, but I’m excited to try!!

[@MT-oo3cc]

Slay 💅

[@annette.1030]

This was incredibly well done and detailed - you were made for youtube for how much a talent you have for describing specifics and sharing with the world! BTW Blair have you looked into having a seasonal color analysis done? It's all the rage lately and I'd love to see your season. I suspect you're some sort of Winter but noticed you wear Muted Autumn colors a lot of the time. Just wondering - maybe a video idea?

[@elisabeth9934]

I also do my nails like that, it saves me so much money. The builder gel is so easy to work with. It looks beautiful! ❤

[@juicystar07]

thank you! yes, it has saved my wallet A LOT over the decade

[@xindigochildx]

So happy that you’re back on KZbin ❤️

[@CareerExploration]

Omghhkp you are amazing at explaining everything! It's like old times 💖💕

[@lilbumblebear]

First ❤🎉 Love you Blaire!

[@radhapriyaitwaru]

The nostalgia is too much 🥹🥹 Blair coming back on YT is on the level of RDJ coming back to the MCU for me 🥲 also I’d love to see bridal skin prep: best facials, treatments, products, everything!

[@juicystar07]

aww thank you so much! I've been using a couple different facial products at home, but I haven't booked any treatments yet. I'd love to get a facial the week of the wedding tho - those always make my skin look so so good!

[@radhapriyaitwaru]

@@juicystar07 after you left YT I basically went down a skincare journey. If you’re gonna do one super glowy facial on the week girl. A hydraglacial with dermaplaning!!!! Combo of obv a hydra facial and a newer cryo based facial (glacial). I tried it for my birthday last month and for us acne/ inflammation prone girls it the best splurge. My skin has been fairly clear in terms of acne but the combo has calmed my pigment so much and I haven’t been red for over a month. plus the smooth factor from dermaplaning your makeup will lay so flawless!!

[@juicystar07]

oh my goodness yes, that seems like it would be perfect! I'm going to google spas now to see who does the hydraglacial! and I tried to get dermaplaning done before but they wouldn't do it because I had *active acne* and they said it would spread bacteria, but my skin has been really good lately so I'll see if I can do that too! thanks for the recommendation! I never heard of the hydraglacial!

[@radhapriyaitwaru]

@@juicystar07 it took me forever to be able to do dermaplaning or Microneedling with active acne for the same reason. So many chemical peels later it was the smoothest skin of my life lol And usually as long as they offer both treatments for example the hydrafacial and glacial or lymphatic drainage, microcurrent they can do the combo. Can’t wait to see you as a bride!!! 👰‍♀️

[@juicystar07]

I'm looking up the hydraglacial and I can't seem to find anyone in Nashville that does it, everyone just says hydra facial - I'll keep looking!!

[@jgirl982]

Loving the at home beauty tutorials.

[@starrypunk20]

I use those peel, stick and cure gel nail strips. My hair gets stuck under them after only like 4 days of growth. May have to give this a try ❤

[@xxxcandibabexxx]

I’ve been doing my own nails for a year but haven’t had any luck with builder. I’ve found my gel peels off. I’ll give it another go.

[@ByBoLe4kA]

I'm so happy you're back

[@TheLDRdiaries]

Love this will try out! Always have issues when I go to the salon

[@juicystar07]

I would just get so bored sitting at the salon LOL - I needed to have something to do so I decided to try doing them myself and it keeps me entertained!

[@mapisinalopecia2492]

Blair put some gloves so you don’t damage your skin to blue light

[@TheSmileymilee]

I’ve been wanting to do this for the longest time but have always been SO intimidated. This is the motivations I needed and who better to teach me than THE Juicystar07 from my childhood!

[@monkeymonkles547]

You’re actually glowing 🥹🩷

[@StaciS-wq9ce]

I love the glasses you’ve been wearing on instastories! Do you know what brand the frames are?

[@juicystar07]

they're dolce and gabbana from lens crafters! I just looked up the style # for you - it's "DG3258"

[@StaciS-wq9ce]

@@juicystar07 thank you for taking the time to look up the style 🫶🏼

[@mimilgxo6168]

❤❤❤

[@Bubbleboong13]

Nice comeback 🎉🎉🎉 great seeing you making youtube again

[@morenomijangos1]

Love the door dash sponsorship. That’s so cool!

[@azheithomas]

this was so informative! I’m so afraid of electric nail files (drills?) but you made it look so easy

[@juicystar07]

just take it super slow at the beginning (like a speed of 1) and get used to the rotation and how the directions feel! I was scared for a while too, but you get used to it!

[@meagansmith5123]

You’re amazing at this!! So helpful. Can you make a board on your storefront with all of these products?

[@juicystar07]

Great idea! Just added them all to the storefront!

[@meagansmith5123]

Ahhh thank you! ❤

[@pihupi]

Blair! I really wanted to tell you that when I started watching you I was probably around 10 years old lol I watched you live on your own and be a women I couldn’t wait to experience all those things and now I’m 21! I would imagine having my own space and organizing like you and now I’m moving into my own apartment!!! Time flies ❤

[@juicystar07]

life really is a trip when you think back on memories like that and realize they were half your life ago. thanks for sticking by me all these years, I really appreciate it!

[@pihupi]

⁠@@juicystar07of course!! You’re such a comfort character for me now! I love watching you know bc I remember back to my childhood picturing how I wanted my life to turn out and I can happily say that I did become the women I wanted to be when I first started watching you!! It’s such a nice reflection! Even now I watch your videos and I’m like wow I do all those things Blair does now that I’m an adult lol it’s not just me imagining anymore ❤

[@spicedpumpqueen]

I wanna be you when I grow up!!!!

[@ccap3211]

They look really good! I would love to do this but it looks pretty difficult and I’m sure they’d be a hot mess if I tried to do it!

[@smgdley]

Been gel polishing for years but always annoyed when my edges chip when they’re long. So fascinating! May try learning this way and the drill seems fun lol

[@Silentlysuffering98]

I love your videos!

[@juicystar07]

thank you so much!

[@Silentlysuffering98]

@@juicystar07you are so welcome! I’ve been following you since your pink bedroom. And I have grown up with you and I am overjoyed to follow you into this next chapter of your life as you go into marriage!

[@juicystar07]

the pink bedroom was everything TBH haha. I'm so excited to be filming again and reconnecting - it really feeds something in my soul

[@susanamedina7073]

Hi Blair 🩷 How long does it take you to do from start to finish? I want to try it but I have a toddler and I’m intimidated haha!

[@juicystar07]

the best part is you get breaks in between! the only part that really needs to be done in one sitting is the application of the gel and curing it. the whole thing takes me around an hour - but you could spread the steps out throughout the day and wrangle that toddler LOL

[@susanamedina7073]

@@juicystar07 omg okay that’s not bad at all… a friend of mine does her own gel mani too and she says hers takes like 3 hrs 🫠 idk what technique she uses but I’m like guuuuurl. I couldn’t do it! I’ll definitely try yours 🩷 thanks Blair!

[@diana9235]

Where did u get ur necklace? I been lookin for something like that

[@jelynxo]

The OG is back baby 🎉😂

[@joellenelson9414]

I have a few weddings I’m attending soon, this seems fun to try! 🙂

[@juicystar07]

let me know how it goes!

[@miljanav]

I remember watching your French manicure tutorial in middle school... I'll be 29 in October. 😅 I'm definitely loyal. 😘

[@LookingGlassLibrary]

I still remember being 15 and watching your OG manicure tutorial to learn how to do my nails, and now here we are. Just two girlies in their 30s doing their own gel nails!

[@teannaf25]

They look so beautiful! I am a nail biter 😩so I need length , therefore I love poly gel. But this would be such a good option for me if I ever get out of this habit lol. I think a nice opal or iridescent chrome powder would look so pretty on top of this colour

[@nataliaorigoni5926]

Coming form IG to say hi❤ I've actually given doing my own nails a try thanks to you

[@juicystar07]

thank you for saying hi! and that's awesome! you'll have to let me know how it goes

[@ERYN__]

Definitely use Door Dash a lot. Still figuring out our rhythm with the baby. We would only get Crumbl if we could convince our cat to push the order button. We also didn't have a car for almost a month, but delivery was there for us.

[@destinigreen5267]

Love it.

[@ERYN__]

I wish I had the patience to do my own nails. I do get gel at the salon, and I will sometimes do my own nail art as accents. I also need my nails short, so I have to trim all the time.

[@atluvedison]

Would you be doing your own nails for your wedding too? This is such a nice color for it!

[@adrimonterroza_]

I love getting my nails done but I also have a physical disability, therefore, I rely on people around me having time to drive me to and from the nail salon so I've been thinking of starting doing them myself because I hateee missing appointments and having that obvious growth showing haha! Yours always look so gorgeous!

[@juicystar07]

you should absolutely try it and see how you like it!! I find it so relaxing and fun to do it myself

[@adrimonterroza_]

@@juicystar07 I used to do them myself as a teen, just regular polish and a good old cutepolish KZbin video as inspo haha! I need to get back to that, I used to love it! Thanks for the tutorial, I'll for sure give it a try!

[@Sassygrannyvlogs]

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[@lifewcatie]

Doordash is an iconic sponser

[@ninavmayerdepaulo1157]

You need to try Japanese’s gel. Which is a soft gel it’s amazing

[@charlotte-elizabeth7181]

I tried to do polygel nails for the majority of 2023 and I simply couldn't do it! Yours look amazing and very professional (in fact; better than a lot of 'professional' jobs I've seen on my colleagues in the office... 🤣)

[@annah8496]

Can you do video on some work outfits? I’m turning 30 this year and I feel like I’m struggling to find good work outfits 😅

[@somethingspecialxox]

I wish I had the patience to do this lol.. for now I’ll just keep doing press ons🤣

[@spicedpumpqueen]

Pls talk more in depth about your experience at school! How was studying for you, did you find it hard to adjust, how did you manage your time???

[@Hummingbird108]

You should do it professionally ❤❤❤❤